A meditation on forests, ecosystems, and our kinship with the living world
Those who dedicated their lives to protecting the living world.
(1907-1964) Marine biologist whose 'Silent Spring' (1962) sparked the modern environmental movement. DDT ban followed.
(1940-2011) Kenyan founder of the Green Belt Movement. Nobel Peace Prize 2004. 51 million trees planted.
(1926-) Nature broadcaster for seven decades. Brought the living world into millions of homes.
(1934-) Chimpanzee researcher who discovered tool use in animals. Now travels 300 days a year advocating for nature.
(1838-1914) 'Father of National Parks.' Founded Sierra Club. Helped establish Yosemite and Sequoia.
(2003-) Swedish student whose school strike sparked a global youth climate movement.
(1952-) Indian scholar fighting for biodiversity, seed sovereignty, and small-scale farming.
(1944-1988) Brazilian rubber tapper who organized forest peoples. Assassinated for protecting the Amazon.
(1935-) 'Her Deepness.' Marine biologist, first female chief scientist of NOAA. Champion of marine protected areas.
(1929-2021) Biologist who named 'biodiversity.' Proposed protecting half the Earth for nature.