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As a college freshman in the spring of 1987, I sat in a large lecture hall calmly learning about the array of environmental crises befalling us humans. One week, the topic may be deforestation; [...]

WEN celebrated Womens History Month with an evening of stories and conversations. The result...energized, inspired, powerful!

Clare is a senior attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity who feels fortunate to have a career that aligns with the values she's always held.

Robyn is a mother of two young children and a dedicated environmental advocate. Now she weighs in via journalism, rather than environmental law.

To commemorate Women's History Month, WEN President, Anya Deepak, reflects on the women's stories that inspired her to write hers--and to support other women in doing the same.

Sharing our stories, and listening to others’ can spark empathy, action, courage, a sense of belonging, new understanding, respect, collaboration, and friendship. Sharing or receiving a [...]

Shilpi is responsible for the development and implementation of communications strategies that advance the goals of the Break Free From Plastic global movement. Shilpi builds alliances and [...]

WEN's first partnership with Mothers Out Front proves that moms crave a community of women for professional and personal support and solidarity.

Happy 2019, Women’s Environmental Network community! It’s time for revisioning, resolving strategizing, regrouping, and gathering our strength in order to charge full-speed ahead in service of [...]

Shannon Allison has worked in the sustainable building industry for 15 years and is a partner at Alter Consulting Engineers, which she recently founded with two other industry professionals.