Here’s The Other Young Climate Change Activists That Are Making A Difference Who Aren’t Talked About Much

Recently, Greta Thunberg has been making news and rightfully so. She’s so devoted to the fight against climate change, people, including world leaders, are really listening to her. But the battle for our planet’s brighter tomorrow is a difficult one and Greta needs company. Luckily, she has it. Of all the individuals who are on the same page as her, there are some young activists as well. Photographer, model and writer Darby Freeman tweeted out a couple of them: “Along with Greta Thunberg, three young climate activists of color you should know are Autumn Peltier, Mari Copeny, Xiye Bastida,” she wrote. “Don’t forget their names and include them in climate conversations.”

The Internet noticed. Darby’s tweet has already accumulated over 70K likes and 29K retweets. The best part, however, is that people are leaving comments with other important names in the activism game. If you ask me, that’s teamwork.

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Autumn Peltier

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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

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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

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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.

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Soon, people began sharing more important names

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People were really impressed by their efforts

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David Jeu 5 years ago

There is a family in my neighborhood , once a month the pick up the trash from the street with their children. They are my unsung heroes :)

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Zeeshan Jamal 5 years ago

Help them mate! lmao

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Bill 5 years ago (edited)

Why do those girls have to be "of color?" What importance does skin color have? Is it the message that 's important or how they look

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Liz Perry 5 years ago

Um, you tell us. Why are all these young activists of color not getting the media attention as their white counterpart? Maybe color DOES have 'importance'

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Judwin Ndzo 5 years ago

The real questions should be, why does the media fail to talk about them?

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bee pot 5 years ago

I believe they are trying to point out how Greta (a white European) quickly rose to global success. that is nothing against Greta, she is an amazing young girl. but the fact of the matter is none of the children above have met Greta's success and some of that may have to do with the reception of POC and their views. this isn't to say every person who hadn't heard of these kids is guilty or anything like that. it just goes to show how much more attention white people in general get and how loudly they are represented. it's just one part of the problem.

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Agnes Jekyll 5 years ago

Clearly they don't have to be "of colour." Make your own list and promote it.

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EVERLEIGH 5 years ago

All of this chaotic insane comments make it really hard for others to just enjoy the moment. What the f**k man! Who the f****n cares of what race, gender etc.... It doesnt! F**k!

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David Jeu 5 years ago

There is a family in my neighborhood , once a month the pick up the trash from the street with their children. They are my unsung heroes :)

32points

Zeeshan Jamal 5 years ago

Help them mate! lmao

7points

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Bill 5 years ago (edited)

Why do those girls have to be "of color?" What importance does skin color have? Is it the message that 's important or how they look

26points

Liz Perry 5 years ago

Um, you tell us. Why are all these young activists of color not getting the media attention as their white counterpart? Maybe color DOES have 'importance'

5points

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Judwin Ndzo 5 years ago

The real questions should be, why does the media fail to talk about them?

3points

bee pot 5 years ago

3points

Agnes Jekyll 5 years ago

Clearly they don't have to be "of colour." Make your own list and promote it.

0points

EVERLEIGH 5 years ago

All of this chaotic insane comments make it really hard for others to just enjoy the moment. What the f**k man! Who the f****n cares of what race, gender etc.... It doesnt! F**k!

16points

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