Murrawah Johnson

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Murrawah Maroochy Johnson (born 1995) is an Australian aboriginal environmental activist. She won a Goldman Environmental Prize. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

She is a member of Birri Gubba people, She is the co-founder of Youth Verdict, They sued Waratah Coal to contest their coal mining lease. [6] [7] [8]

References

  1. "Murrawah Maroochy Johnson". Goldman Environmental Prize. 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  2. Readfearn, Graham (2024-04-29). "First Nations woman one of seven global winners of prestigious Goldman prize for environmental activism". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  3. Tu, Jessie (2024-04-30). "Wirdi woman Murrawah Johnson wins prestigious global Goldman Environmental Prize". Women's Agenda. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  4. "Activist goes from gatecrashing small-town parades to historic Land Court victory and prestigious award". ABC News. 2024-04-29. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  5. Erdenesanaa, Delger (2024-04-29). "Environmental Prize Highlights Work to Keep Fossil Fuels at Bay". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  6. "2024 Goldman Prize Winner Murrawah Johnson: First Nations must be at the forefront of creating change". Mongabay Environmental News. 2024-04-29. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  7. "How an Aboriginal woman fought a coal company... and won". Good Good Good. 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  8. International, Living on Earth / World Media Foundation / Public Radio. "Living on Earth: First Nations Stop Australian Coal Mine". Living on Earth. Retrieved 2024-06-19.