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- 1Activists rally to defend the coast at Santa Barbara's West Beach●Activists stand up to defend the coast in environmental rally at Santa Barbara’s West Beach
Environmental activists gathered at West Beach in Santa Barbara, California, for a rally in defence of the coastline. Organisers and attendees called attention to threats facing the local shore and urged stronger protection of coastal resources. The event drew local coverage, with participants stressing that community action is needed to keep the beach and surrounding waters safe from development and pollution.
- 2Water defenders gather at "Abrazo de Mendoza" against environmental criminalization●“Abrazo de Mendoza”: defensoras y defensores del agua se reúnen frente a la criminalización ambiental Leer: https://www.
Water defenders and environmental activists are meeting in Mendoza, Argentina, under the banner "Abrazo de Mendoza", in response to what they describe as the growing criminalization of environmental protest. The gathering brings together communities and organizations concerned about legal actions taken against those defending water resources, and is being reported by independent media covering human rights and environmental struggles in the region.