Indian who confronted mining industry, wins 'Green Nobel'

For a decade, Agrawal — who has no formal legal training — has been waging a one-man campaign to educate illiterate villagers about their rights in fighting pollution and land-grabbing by powerful mining and electricity companies. He's won three lawsuits against major corporations and has spearheaded seven more pending in courts.

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