Atherton Martin Explained

Atherton Martín
Nationality:Dominican
Occupation:Agronomist
Awards:Goldman Environmental Prize (1998)

Atherton Martin is a Dominican agronomist and environmentalist. He was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 1998, for his efforts on protecting tropical forests from environments threats due to planned large copper mining operations.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Islands and Island Nations 1998. Atherton Martin. Dominica. Oil & Mining . Goldman Environmental Prize . 30 November 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20101123042941/http://goldmanprize.org/node/128. 23 November 2010 . live.