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Keith Campbell has collected thousands of bags of rubbish and painted bridges in his Scottish town, earning him Citizen of the Year. Now he's pushing for government-funded litter crews and school education programs to solve the problem at its roots.
Four Nobel Peace Prize winners will visit Kenya in March 2026 to honor environmental champion Wangari Maathai and mentor young women climate activists. The gathering brings together leaders who've fought for human rights, peace, and environmental protection across four continents.
The Wildlife Trusts just recruited an actor-ecologist, marine biologist filmmaker, and musician-zoologist to inspire the UK's push to protect 30% of nature by 2030. Their mission: prove that caring about wildlife isn't just for the privileged few.
Goa's vibrant Carnival has survived 300 years, transforming from an exclusive Portuguese celebration into a community festival where neighbors build floats together to share messages about saving trees, honoring local railways, and celebrating the spirit that makes Goa home.
A single activist transformed an entire village in Jharkhand into India's first menstrual-waste-free community. His movement is now spreading to 120 villages across the region.
Oscar winner Jane Fonda joined climate experts at Spirit Rock Meditation Center to teach how mindfulness can fuel climate action, not escape from it. Her message: empathy and community are the tools we need to face ecological challenges with both courage and hope.
A world record swimmer encountered a pod of orcas in shallow waters during his 820km journey along New Zealand's coast. The magical moment happened while Jono Ridler swims to raise awareness about stopping harmful fishing practices.
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After watching dolphins trapped in fishing nets in 1969, a "simple housewife" launched a movement that transformed marine protection across an entire nation. Nan Rice spent five decades fighting for ocean creatures, creating laws that still protect them today.
A 22-year-old Kenyan environmental activist just wrapped her arms around a tree for three straight days to remind the world that protecting nature isn't optional. Her message: if she can stay connected to a tree for 72 hours, humanity can commit to protecting what sustains us.
Fifty volunteers in Chile spent 12 hours answering chatbot queries by hand, fielding 25,000 requests to spotlight AI's environmental toll. Their message: not every question needs an instant answer, especially when it drains water from drought-stricken communities.
On January 31, residents of Quilicura, Chile will personally answer every question submitted to Quili.AI, replacing artificial intelligence with what they call "analog intelligence." The creative protest highlights the massive environmental cost of data centers while giving their community a voice.
A new documentary premiering on Prime Video chronicles King Charles's lifelong environmental work, featuring star-studded support from Benedict Cumberbatch, Kate Winslet, and Dame Judi Dench. The 90-minute film reveals decades of dedication despite criticism.
The legendary free solo climber who scaled El Capitan without ropes is bringing the same fearless optimism to environmental activism. Alex Honnold believes starting small is the secret to tackling both impossible climbs and climate challenges.
A 22-year-old environmental activist from Kenya just reclaimed her world record by hugging a tree for three straight days. Truphena Muthoni's marathon embrace sends a powerful message about climate action through care, not conflict.
A 22-year-old environmental activist from Kenya just earned a Guinness World Record by hugging a tree for 72 hours without food or sleep. Her incredible feat earned her a meeting with the president and a role as ambassador for Kenya's massive tree-planting campaign.
A 22-year-old environmental activist wrapped her arms around a tree trunk for three straight days to make a powerful statement about climate action. Truphena Muthoni just smashed her own world record, proving that caring for our planet requires endurance, not just symbolism.
A 22-year-old environmental activist from Kenya just set a world record by hugging a tree for three straight days. Her message: protecting Earth starts with love, not fear.
Conservationists in India are rallying to stop mining projects that threaten critical tiger habitat in Maharashtra. A signature campaign and political pressure aim to save over 18,000 trees and preserve wildlife corridors connecting tiger populations.
Professional drag artist Pattie Gonia has raised $1.2 million for environmental causes by hiking 100 miles in full drag, proving that joy might be the missing ingredient in saving the planet. With 2 million Instagram followers, she's building a movement that brings hunters and city dwellers together around what they share: love for the natural world.
Local communities fighting polluting industries are quietly safeguarding the planet's most biodiverse regions, a groundbreaking 30-year study reveals. These environmental defenders face violence for their efforts, yet their activism contributes to 13 of 23 global biodiversity targets.
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