Environmental Leaders

On Monday, April 24, the winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize were announced, rewarding some of the top grassroots environmental activists.

Being the Delaware Riverkeeper is no easy gig, but environmental justice warrior Maya K. van Rossum wears the title with pride, enthusiasm, and ferocity.

Climate change protests have evolved immensely since the start of the environmental movement.

'Queer Eye' star Jonathan Van Ness spoke with Green Matters about how fans can be more sustainable in their everyday lives, JVN Hair, and more.

In honor of Earth Day 2023, we spoke with Kathleen Rogers, a former environmental lawyer and the current President of EarthDay.org.

Compassion fatigue and burnout are common in the world of climate activism — and other fields, such as nursing and psychotherapy. Here are a few ways to combat these feelings.

Ed Begley Jr. and his daughter, Hayden Begley, have turned Los Angeles' infamous, inconvenient public transit system into a sweet Oscars tradition.

David Attenborough's latest nature documentary series, titled 'Wild Isles,' is causing controversy.

We caught up with actress and talk show host, Drew Barrymore, on how she's made life at home more sustainable, her new home line with Grove, and more.

Why is Greta Thunberg protesting a wind farm? Although the Swedish activist generally encourages clean energy projects, this one violated human rights.

Actress and activist Jane Fonda took to New York City to advocate for a UN Global Ocean Treaty with incredibly inspiring words of wisdom.

Vegan Women Summit 2023, which is open to all genders, will take place in New York City in May of 2023, and feature more than 100 speakers and activations, plus a number of other experiences.

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has spoken numerous inspirational quotes over the years.

Greta Thunberg is a teenage environmental dynamo with international acclaim, but how does the activist earn a living?

Greta Thunberg was detained in Germany for protesting the demolition of Lützerath to make way for a coal mine.

Does Greta Thunberg have a car? Here's what we know about her preferred modes of transportation.

Although the U.S. National Parks have a dark past, Chuck Sams III is looking to heal that relationship as the first Native American to lead NPS.

Shortly after various famous paintings were vandalized last month, two activists targeted an Emily Carr painting with maple syrup in Vancouver last weekend.

What is John Kerry doing now? After losing the presidential election back in 2004 as the Democratic candidate, he is still involved with politics.

Rainn Wilson's new name is a bit of a mouthful: “Rainnfall Heat Wave Extreme Winter Wilson” — among other variations.

Al Gore's COP27 opening remarks called out heads of state for their inaction on climate change.

Who was 'Silent Spring' author, Rachel Carson? The Pennsylvania native, who wrote about ecology, is considered an environmentalist icon, to this day.

Greta Thunberg will not be at COP27 this year, as she believes the conference is greenwashing.

Sweden, one of the eco-friendliest countries in the world, has officially scrapped its Ministry of the Environment — thanks to the new government.

Sacheen Littlefeather has passed away at the age of 75 — and although she hasn't made headlines in a while, her speech left a mark on activist history.

Environmentalist and founder of Earth First!, David Foreman, has passed away at the age of 75 years old — here's what you should know about him.

We’ve rounded up a few fun facts about the legendary Jane Goodall.

NBA superstar, Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns, is releasing a new vegan snack line via Gopuff, which will be launching on Sept. 14.

We spoke with the founder of One Tree Planted, who told us about the organization's latest campaign, highlighting deforestation in the Amazon.

Before she passed, Princess Diana worked with several charities, stood up for many incredible causes, and volunteered with various organizations.

How much do wildfire firefighters make? It's an incredibly difficult job that not only requires physical strength, but also bravery and determination.

Late Nobel Peace Prize winner, Nelson Mandela, is honored every year on July 18 — which is why we're honoring his environmental contributions.

Greta Thunberg’s Glastonbury speech showed that she can keep a crowd just as riveted and energized as any world-famous, Grammy-winning musician.

What is Greta Thunberg’s net worth? Here's what we know.

Environmental activist and acclaimed author, Hazel Henderson, has died at age 89, though her work lives on.

Peter Kalmus' recent speech protesting big banks and fossil fuels went viral — check out our interview with the NASA climate scientist.

Barack Obama serves as the narrator for a new documentary series on Netflix, 'Our Great National Parks,' which debuted on April 13, 2022.

Who is Chile's new president, Gabriel Boric? The South American politician is a former activist who is currently pushing for environmental change.