Here are 9 climate justice activists and environmentalists you must follow for tips on being more conscious as well as a well-rounded view of the global climate change scenario.
John Paul Jose
Environmentalist and climate justice activist John Paul Jose provides a narrative related to the climate crisis and difficult environmental conditions closer to home, including Kerala’s post-flood plastic waste crisis more recently. He also attempts to shed light on globally occurring climate changes and proving a simplified commentary on the same.
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Ridhima Pandey
14-year-old Ridhima Pandey is a climate activist based in Uttarakhand in India. At age nine, Pandey filed a suit against the Indian Government for not taking significant action against climate change that they had agreed to in the Paris Agreement. Then on, the young environmentalist has gone on to voice concerns over a range of environmental issues from the pollution of the river Ganga to the excess use of plastic in the country. Pandey uses social media as a way to voice her opinions and shed light on various ongoing issues related to climate change in the country.
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Shia Su
Environmentalist Shia Su, who calls herself a Vegan Zero Waste Nerd, is also the author of the book “Zero Waste” and runs a podcast called Wasteland Rebels. She often takes to Instagram to post tips and ways people can lead a more sustainable lifestyle and, more importantly, produce less waste.
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Ashley Renne Nsonwu
As a new mom, raising a vegan kid along with following a sustainable lifestyle yourself can get a bit tricky. But Renne powers through it like a breeze. From posting easy-to-follow, everyday sustainable tips to shedding light on the impact of beauty on the climate through her podcast Beauty + Impact, Ashley’s page is super informative as well as simplified.
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Peter Kalmus
NASA scientist Peter Kalmus provides a powerful commentary on the climate crisis and often sheds light on the lack of action we take as a society to right the situation. He uses social media posts as a way to simplify various scientific topics on the climate crisis as well as practices a conscious way of living by growing his own food and opting for less harmful ways of transportation. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram for your daily dose on the climate crisis.
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Bare Necessities
Zero waste brand Bare Necessities often takes to social media to shed light on ways one can opt for zero or less waste-producing activities. As a brand, they also conduct talks, workshops and consult over topics of sustainability and waste management among many others.
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Kristy Drutman
Trust Kristy Drutman for a simplified version of everything sustainable. In addition to holding discussions and posting updates on current climate change topics, Drutman also posts about job openings in the sustainability space. Follow her on Instagram for the latest in sustainability
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Isaias Hernandez
Isaias Hernandez, better known as Queer Brown Vegan on Instagram works towards environmental justice and sustainability by educating others as well as himself on various facets of sustainable living. Along with a lot of useful tips on sustainability, he also shares information on veganism through his unique lens. The Mexican-American also speaks on topics revolving around racism and sexual preferences through his Instagram posts.
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Nina Gualinga
Environmental and indigenous rights activist Nina Gualinga is from Ecuador and has been working towards protecting the Ecuadorian Amazon as well as its people and habitant animals. She not only uses various platforms to keep followers informed of the current scenario but also tells stories about life in the Amazon that need to be told. Her posts are a great way to educate yourself about ways to fight climate change as well as support those who are trying to make a difference.
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