50 People Who Could Save the Planet

With the issues of climate change, alternative energy, and conservation garnering increasing attention, who are the people who can formulate the most innovative and effective solutions to these global environmental challenges? The Guardian recently set out to answer this question by creating a list of 50 people working to “prevent the continuing destruction of the planet.” The list includes a range of both highly visible and unheralded figures, from German chancellor Angela Merkel and Nobel Peace Prize-winning environmentalist Wangari Maathai, to urban activist Jockin Arputham and climate policy adviser Terry Tamminen. To see the full list as well as an explanation of the process for selecting the 50, click here. (Hat tip: Adam Siegel’s Energy Smart blog)