M - People

Here you will find a list of renowned Activists who have or are dedicating their lives for the survival of Human existence world wide and helping to protect our Green Planet.

Please feel free to add any names that we might have missed. Try to follow the organizations page guidelines. - Thanks.

[edit] List of Environmentalists

NAME	NATIONALITY	PROFESSION	BRIEF BIO
George Perkins Marsh	American	Diplomat, Philologist, Environmentalist	He is generally regarded as the Father of the Environmental Movement. His revolutionary book, Man and Nature, was the first modern discussion of our ecological problems. He argued that deforestation could lead to desertification. Referring to the clearing of once-lush lands surrounding the Mediterranean, he asserted "the operation of causes set in action by man has brought the face of the earth to a desolation almost as complete as that of the moon."
John Muir	American	Engineer, Naturalist, Writer, Botanist	He is known as the one of the first conservationists, whose influence is felt worldwide. Named the Father of our National Park System, his activism helped to save the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas. The Sierra Club, which he founded, is now one of the most important conservation organizations in the United States.
William McDonough	American	Green Architect	He is best known for designing environmentally sustainable buildings, manufacturing processes, and materials. McDonough's designs are also noteworthy for markedly increasing productivity and energy efficiency, as well as employee health and satisfaction.