PRESS REVIEW – Monday, September 21: The Independent's climate 100 list for 2026 is out, featuring names like Pope Leo and Sir David Attenborough. Climate change is having an undeniable effect on animals across the world, some of which are seeking human help. And finally: are people's dating patterns shifting?
The Independent has published its 2026 list of the world’s leading environmentalists. It’s a list celebrating the “campaigners, change makers and innovators who are making a positive and significant difference to turn the tide on the climate crisis”. It includes names like Erin Brockovich, Pope Leo and Sir David Attenborough.
