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Environmental Heroes from Around the World
Honored
Posted by: laura kujawski on Thursday, November 3, 2005
Topic Environment
Six pioneering environmental initiatives and individuals, including a
program to protect endangered parrots in Mexico, the first biologist to
study seahorses under water and an organization that brings solar energy
to rural areas of Africa, are the newest recipients of the annual
Chevron Conservation Awards.
"It is our hope that by recognizing award-winning conservation efforts
we educate and inspire others to preserve natural resources in all parts
of the globe," said Rhonda Zygocki, vice president of Health,
Environment and Safety for Chevron. "This starts with adhering to strong
environmental values and putting them into practice through the power of
partnerships."
The winners were selected by an independent panel of six
conservationists. Each honoree received a US$15,000 cash prize at
ceremonies at Chevron's global headquarters in San Ramon, California.
Since its founding in 1954 by acclaimed outdoors writer Ed Zern, the
Chevron Conservation Awards have honored more than 1,000 volunteers,
professionals and organizations for their practical and creative
solutions to environmental challenges.
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