For too long the climate movement has not reflected the leadership of those who represent the communities most affected by environmental degradation. This is both a disservice to the movement as a whole and these people and communities. Representation matters. This AAPI Heritage Month, here are just a few AAPI climate creators that should be on everyone’s radars. 

Coco Shin 

Emmeline Wang 

Photo: Rachel Ross

Sam Hyun 

Jazmine Alcon  

Sarah Chetrit 

All photos courtesy of subjects.

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