http://www.groundwork-usa.org/ Environmental justice for South Africa. en-us 2006-06-19T13:10:05-05:00 http://www.groundwork-usa.org/archives/000064.php Environmental justice activists come together Boston Banner June 15, 2006 Over the past ten years, activists have sought to educate shoppers about the unseen consequences of their routine purchases. From the boycott of grapes picked by striking farm workers... Corporate Accountability Toussaint 2006-06-19T13:10:05-05:00 http://www.groundwork-usa.org/archives/000063.php South African leader Maria Mbengashe tours the United States From 19 April to 3 May 1995, SAEPEJ brought to the US Maria Mbengashe, founder and director of the Community Environment Network in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. During her trip Maria... projects Toussaint 2005-10-25T19:46:38-05:00 http://www.groundwork-usa.org/archives/000062.php Exchanging Histories, Sharing the Future: Jean Sindab Environmental Justice Delegation to South Africa In July/August 1996, eight environmental justice leaders from the United States traveled to South Africa to conduct workshops and trainings, and to gather further information about the... projects Toussaint 2005-10-25T19:40:28-05:00 http://www.groundwork-usa.org/archives/000061.php The Asbestos Summit, Nov. 1998 SAEPEJ has compiled essential information such as laws and regulations on asbestos in the US and parts of Europe, alternatives, scientific studies and related illnesses for the National Asbestos Summit called by the Parliamentary Committee... Air Quality Toussaint 2005-10-25T19:35:50-05:00 http://www.groundwork-usa.org/archives/000060.php Thor and the mercury business: 3 deaths and many injuries later Thousands of mercury waste barrels are stockpiled at the Thor Chemical plant in Cato Ridge, Kwazulu-Natal. Most of these barrels belong to a few US companies and we are... Air Quality Toussaint 2005-10-25T19:27:50-05:00 http://www.groundwork-usa.org/archives/000059.php Background on Stratcor/Vametco VAMETCO, a vanadium mine in South Africa and owned by Strategic Minerals Corporation in Danbury Connecticut, U.S.A., has refused to discuss the health and environmental concerns of workers and nearby communities. This vanadium mine had originally agreed... Air Quality Toussaint 2005-10-25T19:25:25-05:00 http://www.groundwork-usa.org/archives/000058.php ALOES COMMUNITY: WHERE YOU TASTE THE SMELL! Your urgent help needed in relocating a poisoned community! The Aloes community of about 1,000 people is in a fight for their lives. This small community, outside of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern... Waste Toussaint 2005-10-24T21:05:36-05:00 http://www.groundwork-usa.org/archives/000057.php Sasolburg: the crude capital of the hinterland! The Bucket Brigade arrived into Sasolburg on Sunday and immediately went on a toxic tour which included the black township of Zamdela. Sasolburg is home to numerous petrochemical industries which includes a plant... Toussaint 2005-10-24T09:37:32-05:00 http://www.groundwork-usa.org/archives/000056.php Cape Town Residents Prepare to take on Caltex Pollution   The Caltex (Texaco and Chevron) Refinery in Cape Town is notorious for its contribution to hazy winter mornings and the foul smelling air all Capetonians constantly refer to. The neighbouring... Toussaint 2005-10-24T09:26:35-05:00 http://www.groundwork-usa.org/archives/000055.php The Bucket Brigade briefs parliamentarians in Cape Town The Bucket Brigade landed in Cape Town on Tuesday the 23rd of May. The next day we briefed parliamentarians from the Environment and Tourism, Minerals and Energy, Trade and Industry and Water... Toussaint 2005-10-24T09:24:00-05:00 http://www.groundwork-usa.org/archives/000054.php Aloes: a toxic time-bomb! On the 22nd and 23rd of May, the Bucket Brigade visited the Aloes community (a township of 700 people). This community has been living here for over sixty years and have had to deal with the... Toussaint 2005-10-24T09:22:31-05:00 http://www.groundwork-usa.org/archives/000053.php Dateline Durban, 19 May 2000: Bucket Brigade Training & Sampling Over 100 residents and youth of South Durban community came by car and motor taxis to attend the first Bucket air sampling building and training outside the United States.  The... Toussaint 2005-10-24T09:20:10-05:00 http://www.groundwork-usa.org/archives/000052.php Bucket Brigade visits refineries and briefs management and city officials in Durban! Since the first update, the Bucket Brigade has been busy with visits to the Shell/BP and Engen refineries along with high level meetings with company officials and city... Toussaint 2005-10-24T09:17:31-05:00 http://www.groundwork-usa.org/archives/000051.php The Bucket Brigade has landed! South Africa, 16 May 2000 A joint team of South Africans and Americans began a historic two-week national oil refinery tour and community empowerment training on air pollution. The Bucket Brigade Team (l-r): Denny Larson... Toussaint 2005-10-24T09:14:59-05:00 http://www.groundwork-usa.org/archives/000050.php On Monday, June 3, the delegation dropped the van in which we drove over 3,500 miles and took a flight to Oakland, California. We then drove over to the Mission in San Francisco to meet up with our hosts, PODER... Toussaint 2005-10-21T11:13:43-05:00