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SUMMARY:NELH Tuesday Meeting. Gianfranco Rosolia: Clean Air\, the long community struggle against the environmental damage caused by the Monkton Coke Works
DESCRIPTION:Join Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87434759208?pwd=ZFdMU3YrcFlvdVd4Mk9XRm1rRlBXdz09 \nMeeting ID: 874 3475 9208\nPasscode: 912756 \nThe inspirational true story of a dynamic Geordie woman’s rise from ordinary housewife to remarkable environmentalist.\n‘An inspirational true story about female empowerment\, grassroots activism and environmental justice. What an eloquent spokesperson Jennie Shearan was.’ Sting \n‘A wonderful record of Jennie Shearan’s extraordinary campaign for environme ntal justice. CLEAN AIR recounts the vision\, courage\, and staying power of Jennie and her close colleagues in the Hebburn Residents’ Action Group. They provided hope for countless people.’ – Jonathon Porritt CBE \n‘Jennie Shearan was a remarkable woman who was rooted in – and utterly devoted to – her local community. CLEAN AIR is a timely reminder of the importance of honouring women such as Jennie who can inspire others to follow her example of pursuing worthwhile causes and giving selfless public service.’ – Baroness Joyce Quin\, former Europe Minister‘An inspiring story of an indomitable woman fighting for the health and well-being of a poor community against the combined power and influence of big business\, supine regulators\, and government.’ – Dr Wendy Le-Las \n******************************************** \nGianfranco Rosolia is a Literature graduate from the University of Cambridge and has an MBA from Bayes Business School. CLEAN AIR is his first book. Born and raised in the North East of England\, he currently lives in Austin\, Texas with his partner Michelle. \nJennie Shearan and the Hebburn Residents’ Action Group deeply loved their community. They put their heart and spirit into improving the lives of ordinary people. Their redoubtable efforts left a deeply positive and long-lasting legacy\, giving thousands of people hope for a stronger and healthier future and transforming their quality of life. \nTo continue their good work\, all proceeds from CLEAN AIR will go directly to three charities that represent what Jennie was fighting for: \nFriends of the Earth: https://friendsoftheearth.uk\nThe Environmental Law Foundation: https://elflaw.org\nHebburn Helps: https://hebburnhelps.co.uk
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