Environmental Leaders

Green Matters spoke with GreenLatinos, a U.S. nonprofit made up of Latino leaders, who are constantly working to address environmental justice issues.

Jane Goodall spoke so many inspirational quotes during her Brooklyn Museum event, which was held in honor of both her 89th birthday and Earth Month.

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.

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

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

Greta Thunberg’s 'The Climate Book' features contributions from over 100 experts in the climate space from around the world.

Perhaps no one is more inspired by Jane Goodall than Merlin van Lawick, her adult grandson who proudly works for her. He is the son of Goodall's only son, Hugo Louis van Lawick (aka Grub).

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.

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.

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

Here’s a look at some Greta Thunberg facts, as the Swedish climate activist nears her 20th birthday.

Sustainable investing is becoming increasingly popular as we look for more ways to support the planet, and these celebrities have done their part.

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

'ForTomorrow' is an upcoming documentary that showcases innovators from around the world — and the film is getting a boost from Daisy Ridley and BTS.

Although Jason Momoa is widely recognized for his long, luscious locks, the 'Aquaman' actor shaved his head for climate change awareness.

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.

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.

Singer-songwriter Carole King is not only an amazing musician, but she also has a long-standing history of environmental activism.

A bridge in Pittsburgh's Frick park collapsed before a presidential infrastructure meeting, reiterating the importance of sustainable development.

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

Cultured meat brands are creating slaughter-free meat in labs, and celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio are getting on board.

The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize could go to Greta Thunberg, or a number of other qualified nominated individuals and organizations.

Greta Thunberg has accomplished a great deal in a relatively short amount of time, and all in the name of fighting climate change.

Greta Thunberg just graced the cover of the very first issue of 'Vogue' Scandinavia.

Greta Thunberg's new short film '#ForNature' highlights the relationship between the animal agriculture industry and the climate crisis.

Here's how to watch Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World, which features Thunberg sitting down in-person with David Attenborough for the first time.

She may seem like she enjoys protesting more than anything else, but what does someone like Greta Thunberg do for fun?

Greta Thunberg might seem confident, but the environmental activist once had a form of selective mutism.