Lois Gibbs | |
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.JPG) Lois Gibbs speaks to environmental groups who oppose sulfide mining near Lake Superior north of Marquette, Michigan | |
| Born | June 25, 1951 |
| Occupation | environmental activist |
| Years active | 1978-present |
| Notable work | Dying from Dioxin (1995); Love Canal The Story Continues (1998) |
| Children | 4, including Michael Gibbs |
| Relatives | Harry Gibbs (first husband) |
| Awards | Goldman Environmental Prize, The Heinz Awards in the Environment (1999) |
Lois Marie Gibbs (born June 25, 1951)[1] is an American environmental activist. As a primary organizer of the Love Canal Homeowners Association, Lois Gibbs brought wide public attention to the environmental crisis in Love Canal. Her actions resulted in the evacuation of over 800 families.[2] She founded the non-profit Clearinghouse for Hazardous Waste in 1981 to help train and support local activists with their environmental work. She continues to work with the organization, renamed the Center for Health, Environment, and Justice (CHEJ).
- ^ Konrad, K. (28 July 2011). "Lois Gibbs: Grassroots Organizer and Environmental Health Advocate". American Journal of Public Health. 101 (9): 1558–1559. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2011.300145. PMC 3154230. PMID 21799116.
- ^ Revkin, Andrew C. (2015-11-25). "Love Canal and Its Mixed Legacy". The New York Times.