Amanda Leland
@avleland
Science-driven executive director @EnvDefenseFund. Mom to Teagan and Simon. Former zookeeper and congressional aide (unrelated)
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http://www.edf.org/ 16-05-2011 00:24:12
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A ruling with far-reaching implications: Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos found Ecuador infringed on the rights of Indigenous Peoples who choose to live in isolation. The court found the country prioritized oil extraction but ignored the presence of Indigenous communities. blogs.edf.org/climate411/202…
As President Trump unlawfully attempts to undermine ironclad state authority to protect people from pollution, govs like Gavin Newsom are standing strong in their commitments. California has shown that cutting pollution &growing an economy go hand-in-hand. gov.ca.gov/2025/04/09/glo…
Thank you to Dickinson College for this meaningful recognition that reminds us how essential collaboration, education and sustained climate solutions are to the road ahead. I’m looking forward to my visit with the Dickinson community later this month!
It was a beautiful day to celebrate climate action at Dickinson College, where EDF is so honored to receive the Rose-Walters Prize for Global Environmental Activism. Thank you to the Dickinson community for this recognition of EDF's work to help create a better future for everyone.