August 29, 2008
Newsweek magazine named Lois Gibbs to its list of the last century's top environmental leaders. Ms. Gibbs, co-recipient of the 5th Environment Heinz Award, empowered her community near Love Canal, New York, to clean a toxic waste dumping site that was established years before. The site was sickening residents, including her son. She continued her efforts by establishing the Citizens Clearinghouse for Hazardous Wastes to provide the information and support needed to empower other communities to organize themselves to reduce and eliminate threats from toxic substances and other environmental ills. Ms. Gibbs was among 13 leaders cited by the news magazine.
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