Wendy Bowman (activist)

Wendy Bowman (c. 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.

Quotes

• "why hang on when most of these coal mines are operating at a loss"
  • [Interview] Wendy Bowman - an extraordinary activist. 10th Nov 2015, 1millionwomen, ARA HUNT, Retrieved: 17, November 2023.
• 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.
• Too much money never does make anyone good.
• There is a lot of pollution that is happening that affect our environment and our animals.
  • Australian activist Wendy Bowman wins Goldman environmental prize – video. Mon 24 Apr 2017 05.00 BST
    David Fanner, THE GUARDIAN, Retrieved: 17, November 2023.