These 20 environmentalists serve as beacons of inspiration, advocating for sustainable practices and the preservation of our planet. Through their unwavering dedication, they have raised awareness of critical environmental issues, prompting global action. In general terms, environmentalists advocate the sustainable management of resources, and the protection (and restoration, when necessary) of the natural environment through changes in public policy and individual behaviour. Environmentalists have had a big impact on our lives, but most people can't name one of them. Here's a list of environmentalists everyone should know.

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