09-27-2019, 09:49 AM
Greta is not the only one by the way, and she is not the first one. There are more:
Autumn Peltier (born 2004) is Anishinaabe-kwe and a member of the Wikwemikong First Nation as well as an internationally recognized advocate for clean water. Also known as the “water warrior,” Peltier addressed world leaders at the UN General Assembly on the issue of water protection at the age of thirteen in 2018.
She began her advocacy on behalf of water at the age of eight after being inspired by her great aunt, Josephine Mandamin.
Mari Copeny (also known as ‘Little Miss Flint’) is an 11 year-old activist who fights for the children of Flint, Michigan. At only 8 years old, Mari and her siblings were told not to turn on the water in their city after news broke of a water crisis. During this difficult time, instead of feeling helpless, Mari decided to help out her community and to fight for the kids in Flint and she has not stopped since.
Xiye Bastida has experienced the effects of climate change firsthand. She grew up around drought and then heavy rainfall and flooding in her hometown of San Pedro Tultepec, a town outside of Mexico City. When she and her family moved to New York City four years ago, she learned about the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. Now, she has devoted herself to bringing diverse people together to stop the damage.
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, recently turned 18. He's an indigenous climate activist, hip-hop artist, and powerful voice on the front lines of a global youth-led environmental movement. At the early age of six
In 2013, Xiuhtezcatl received the 2013 United States Community Service Award from President Obama, and was the youngest of 24 national change-makers chosen to serve on the President's youth council.
Autumn Peltier (born 2004) is Anishinaabe-kwe and a member of the Wikwemikong First Nation as well as an internationally recognized advocate for clean water. Also known as the “water warrior,” Peltier addressed world leaders at the UN General Assembly on the issue of water protection at the age of thirteen in 2018.
She began her advocacy on behalf of water at the age of eight after being inspired by her great aunt, Josephine Mandamin.
Mari Copeny (also known as ‘Little Miss Flint’) is an 11 year-old activist who fights for the children of Flint, Michigan. At only 8 years old, Mari and her siblings were told not to turn on the water in their city after news broke of a water crisis. During this difficult time, instead of feeling helpless, Mari decided to help out her community and to fight for the kids in Flint and she has not stopped since.
Xiye Bastida has experienced the effects of climate change firsthand. She grew up around drought and then heavy rainfall and flooding in her hometown of San Pedro Tultepec, a town outside of Mexico City. When she and her family moved to New York City four years ago, she learned about the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. Now, she has devoted herself to bringing diverse people together to stop the damage.
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, recently turned 18. He's an indigenous climate activist, hip-hop artist, and powerful voice on the front lines of a global youth-led environmental movement. At the early age of six
In 2013, Xiuhtezcatl received the 2013 United States Community Service Award from President Obama, and was the youngest of 24 national change-makers chosen to serve on the President's youth council.