A graphic shows five environmental activists who have taken action to protect the Earth. For example, Dr. Sylvia Earle has taken part in several initiatives to fight for ocean conservation through engineering and exploration. “Earle has been recognized for her work several times, including being awarded with TIME Magazine’s First Hero for the Planet in 1998,” Variety Staffer Cesia Martinez wrote. “(And she) was the first woman to hold the position of Chief Scientist of the Atmospheric Woman, a position that advocates for ocean conservation and education.” Graphics by Cesia Martinez, illustrations by Sylvia Robinson
Variety Staffer Cesia Martinez highlights five environmental activists in honor of Earth Day which takes place on April 22.
