We’re searching for environmental heroes – people who, in actions large and small, have really made a difference for the the planet, life on earth and our future. Can you help us find them for Earth Day (April 22) and the celebration of Earth Week 2015?
Send your ideas and suggestions directly to the editor of Green News Update.
Our Heroes – Earth Week 2014
Dr. Dee Boersma intrepid onsite researcher of the endangered Magellenic penguins.

The “paper” Cathedral in Christchurch New Zealand, designed by Shigeru Ban, is made of paper tubes. It was built after the earthquake and opened in 2013.
Architect Shigeru Ban, the humanitarian architect whose structures house and help victims of earthquakes, tsunamis and floods.
Three brilliant lights we lost in 2014 –time won’t dim their natural gifts and passion for nature, social and environmental justice – Pete Seeger, Peter Matthiessen and Jonathan Schell.
The Anacostia’s Ospreys: a success story thanks to volunteers, scientists and others who brought back the ospreys to the Washington DC region.
The Goldman Environmental Prize winners of 2014: 6 are honored who stand tall for the planet.
It’s Your Turn!
Send us your suggestions – and come back! GNU will present our “earth heroes” during Earth Week 2015 – April 20-27.