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Here are four women who made it their life’s mission to make the world a better place through environmental activism.
Greta Thunberg
“I have not accomplished anything.” This statement was made by Greta Thunberg (17 years old) and it couldn’t be further from the truth. Her dedication to protecting the environment for our future generations is all accomplishment on its own. Her ability to resist to adults in power is admirable and continues to push the importance of conservation to the front of our minds.
Peggy Shelmrd
WE ACT for Environmental Justice is an organization that “through advocacy, planning, and research mobilizes low-income communities to make environmental changes.” At the helm(掌权) of WE ACT is Peggy Shepard. Her goal is to make sure that sustainable environmental practices are accessible to all, regardless of circumstance.
Rachel Carson
American marine biologist, writer, scientist, and ecologist, Rachel Carson(1907—1964), was way ahead of her time. She wrote about conservation in the late 1930s and focused on her mission of protecting our oceans.
Julia“Butterfly”Hill
In the late 90s, Julia “Butterfly” Hill spent 738 days living in an ancient redwood, called Luna. This act brought awareness to the immense human threats to Redwood trees. Julia continues to advocate for the environment. “By standing together in unity, solidarity and love, we will heal the wounds in the earth and in each other. We can make a positive difference through our actions.”
21．What do we know about Greta Thunberg?
A．She has not accomplished anything.
B．She seldom tells the truth.
C．She faces powerful people bravely to protect environment.
D．She shows great respect and admiration to people in power.
22．Why did Peggy Shepard set up the organization WE ACT?
A．To help poor people to lead a better life.
B．To appeal to low-income group to protect our environment.
C．To make people aware of the environmental status.
D．To control the changes of environment.
23．Who preferred taking on-the-spot action to protect environment?
A．Greta Thunberg. B．Peggy Shepard.
C．Rachel Carson. D．Julia“Butterfly”Hill.
