With as much attention as the environment has been getting lately, you’d think that we’d be further along in our fight to preserve the world’s species, resources and the beautiful diversity of nature. Unfortunately, things aren’t nearly that rosy. In fact, many of the environmental problems that have received the most public attention are even worse than we thought – from destruction in the rain forest to melting glaciers in the Arctic. We’ve got a lot of work to do.

Follow Wild Asia Heroes' as the search for an ultimate green warrior continues. Wild Asia Heroes' first nominations fall on the Anti-Cyanide Committee of Bukit Koman . For two years, the Committee has led an on-going campaign to stop the usage of cyanide in gold mining in their village. Theirs is a story of courage and resilience in the face of formidable challenges. Wild Asia highlights their struggles in the hope that their story will offer inspiration and spur people to action.