Chilekwa Mumba led a court battle to hold a U.K.-based company responsible for the gross pollution from a copper mine it owns in Zambia. In an interview, he talks about how he and local villagers faced arrest to overcome long odds and finally win a landmark legal victory.
The residents of the villages surrounding Chingola, Zambia, have long struggled with recurring health issues and dead fish floating in their water supply, owing to high levels of pollution, perpetrated by giant cooperation that operated in the area. | Pulse Nigeria
The Goldman Environmental Prize, known as the environmental "Nobel," is awarded each year to environmental advocates from around the world. We tell you about the winners and we highlight the Latina Alessandra Korap Munduruku.