Example: Lawrence activist Mattie Bell’s environmental advocacy centers both the planet and people
“It can feel really overwhelming to be like, ‘Oh my goodness. If my individual actions don’t mean anything because I’m living in these giant systems that are contributing to climate change, then what’s even the point?’” Bell continued. “It’s a long-haul thing and no one person can fix it. I think my biggest recommendation is to find community — find people who you have affinity with, who have the same worries or thoughts, and then figure out something you can start doing together.”
When Mattie Bell advocates for a thriving environment, they simultaneously advocate for human rights. This fervent passion for social justice began at a young age.