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The Independent Climate 100 List 2024 |
The climate crisis is the defining issue of our age. By now, dealing with it should be at the top of every country's priority list. Last year was the hottest on record, with temperatures soaring to 34.8C in the UK. Wildfires have been sweeping through Europe, hurricanes are becoming more frequent out of season, and crops are being ravaged by both floods and droughts, pushing ecosystems to the brink. We are nearing tipping points at which the drastic effects of the climate crisis caused by humans will become irreversible. However, there is hope, in the form of innovators around the globe, pushing to have their voices heard and protecting the environment for the next generation, while paving the way for a better, cleaner and greener future. That's why The Independent is launching its inaugural Climate 100 List, which includes changemaking activists, scientists, academics, philanthropists, political leaders, business and tech leaders, and fashion entrepreneurs. |
The list includes changemaking activists, scientists, academics, philanthropists, political leaders, business and tech leaders, and fashion entrepreneurs. |
These people have innovated with solutions such as hydrogen storage, sponsoring oceans, discovering plastic-eating bacteria, and revolutionising chemical-free textile dyeing, to name a few examples. Our inaugural list is published to coincide with Climate Week NYC – one of the climate world's biggest events – where The Independent will also be holding its own Climate 100 event on 25 September. You can register here to join the event online. So, meet the exceptional people solving the planet's greatest challenges. |
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This landmark celebration honouring those on the frontlines of the climate crisis will be broadcast live from New York on 25 September — register now to join the event online for free. Find out more about our inspiring speakers below: |
- Theresa May — May will address the global socio-economic and political realities driven by the climate crisis, and offer optimism for the changes required by developed nations to reverse these trends.
- Wawa Gatheru — Gatheru will share what it means to be an environmentalist now — and how we can make the tent of climate activism big enough for us all.
- John Vaillant — Vaillant will explore the deep connections between the oil industry, climate change, and the new era of megafires.
- Bel Trew — Trew's talk will focus on the impact of the planet getting hotter and drier and how this drives conflict – from fuelling recruitment for jihadi groups to gender-based violence.
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The event will be hosted on the webinar platform Zoom and starts at 2pm EST (11am PST / 7pm BST) on Wednesday 25 September. You need to book a place in order to access the stream. |
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