Publisher's Synopsis
Sweeping the Earth: Women Taking Action for a Healthy Planet looks at the work women are doing around the world to make the connections between health and environment. It reflects the voices of women working on the front lines and connects the experiences of women working on similar issues in many parts of the world. It focuses on what women are achieving and what has changed as a result. It offers important models for how change happens, often in the face of obstacles that seem insurmountable, and insights and inspiration grounded in the contributors' successes.