The Independent’s Climate 100 list is a celebration of hope in a troubled world

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🗞️ Driving the news: The Independent is highlighting its third annual Climate 100 list, recognising 100 scientists, activists, policymakers, business leaders and other figures working on climate and environmental issues
• The editorial presents the list as a celebration of practical action and leadership amid worsening climate impacts and competing global crises

🔭 The context: The list includes well-known figures such as Greta Thunberg and Sir David Attenborough, alongside less prominent leaders including Vanuatu climate minister Ralph Regenvanu and Brazilian Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire
• The editorial also points to links between climate policy, AI's rising energy demand, fossil-fuel dependence and geopolitical instability

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The people highlighted are working across emissions reduction, ecosystem protection, sustainable production and climate diplomacy
• Their efforts illustrate how climate action spans science, policy, business, Indigenous rights and public mobilisation.

⏭️ What’s next: The editorial argues that maintaining momentum on climate action will require continued work on clean energy, international agreements and emissions reductions, even as wars, economic pressures and technological change compete for attention

💬 One quote: “The Climate 100 is a celebration of those fighting to make the world a better, more prosperous and peaceful place.”

📈 One stat: The number of 100 people are recognised in The Independent’s 2026 Climate 100.

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