JENNIFER MORGAN - Executive Director - Greenpeace International

JENNIFER MORGAN - Executive Director - Greenpeace International

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Executive Director of Greenpeace International

I have always hoped and dreamt to work with young people because I’ve always felt that it is their future. It’s so inspiring to be working with young people all around the world. I feel that we are in the midst of transformational change and that working together around these key moments where you can see those shifts happening – unimaginable things that you never thought were going to happen can happen. That would be my other advice to young activists that just when you aren’t expecting it, something will happen and you’ll be like, “I can’t believe they just decided that! Holy cow!” And then you’ve got to celebrate.

INGRID NEWKIRK - Founder, President of PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

INGRID NEWKIRK - Founder, President of PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

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Founder & President of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

They’re not human traits. They’re all shared traits because, of course, we all love. We all love our families, or not. We all grieve if somebody we love disappears or dies. A family dog, perhaps. A grandfather. We all feel loneliness, we all feel joy. We all really value our freedom. And so I think, if anything, looking into the eyes of the animal, even online, you see a person in there. There’s a someone in whatever the shape or the physical properties of that individual are. And that lesson is that I am you. You are me, only different. We are all the same in all the ways that count…Any living being teaches you– Look into my eyes. And there you are, the reflection of yourself.

A Movement for Change: KATHLEEN ROGERS on the Evolution of Earth Day and Global Environmental Action – Highlights

A Movement for Change: KATHLEEN ROGERS on the Evolution of Earth Day and Global Environmental Action – Highlights

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President · EARTHDAY.ORG

On the Importance of Climate Literacy & Training Programs
Not a single country in the world makes–probably one of the most important skills you’ll ever have–which is understanding the planet, a requirement. Nobody graduates from our high schools having those skills.

Earth Day’s Legacy: KATHLEEN ROGERS, President of EARTHDAY.ORG on Civic Engagement & Environmental Advocacy

Earth Day’s Legacy: KATHLEEN ROGERS, President of EARTHDAY.ORG on Civic Engagement & Environmental Advocacy

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President · EARTH DAY.org


On the Importance of Climate Literacy & Training Programs
Not a single country in the world makes–probably one of the most important skills you’ll ever have–which is understanding the planet, a requirement. Nobody graduates from our high schools having those skills.