Hope Springs Eternal

Despite the bleak projections from climate scientists and the economic and political structures that hinder change, Jane Goodall continues to spread her popular brand of environmentalism, one centered around hope. Her steady, non-confrontational approach has allowed her to become one of the most prolific environmentalists in modern history. Founded in 1977, the Jane Goodall Institute now has chapters in 24 countries and focuses on fundraising for habitat conservation projects, poverty-alleviation programs, and animal sanctuaries.

A believer in the centrality of hope to activism, Goodall says: “If you don’t hope that your actions can make a difference, then you sink into apathy. If young people succumb to the doom and gloom—if they lose hope—that’s the end.”

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