Wendy Bowman (activist) Quotes

c. 1934 – 2023

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Wendy Bowman (<abbr>c.</abbr> 1934 – 26 July 2023) was an Australian farmer and environmentalist in New South Wales who successfully campaigned to prevent Yancoal from developing coal mining in the Hunter Valley. In recognition of her efforts, she was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2017.

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I don't believe that this unbelievable greed for money in a hurry is worth destroying the land and the water for generations to come.

There is a lot of pollution that is happening that affect our environment and our animals.

why hang on when most of these coal mines are operating at a loss

Too much money never does make anyone good.