In response to society's destruction of the environment, many people have taken the initiative to preserve the natural world.  Environmentalists, scientists, and others with a genuine interest in the environment have helped to save the planet throughout history.

Read 50 Articles about some of the people who have been the most important in developing our understanding of the environment and protecting the earth.

Politicians like Theodore Roosevelt have also played a major role in shaping the modern environment through government action and policy.  Without other leaders to continue their work into the future, many past successes could be lost.

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A bibliography for each article in this section is available on the Bibliography page.

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People Count – A television program by the Environmental News Network that highlights the stories of people around the world who are working to save the environment.

Environmentalists – Yahoo's list of environmentalists.  There are several major historical figures who have been involved with the environment in diverse ways.