Schwarzenegger tops list of green politicians
Grist has published its list of who they consider the top ten green politicians. Who makes the list? In first place is California's Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for his work in the state.
Other politicians include: London's own Ken Livingstone, New Zealand's PM Helen Clark and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Even David Cameron gets a look in.
Less well-known international players include Marina Silva, the daughter of Brazilian rubber tappers who founded the independent trade union movement. Partly due to her efforts as Brazil's Environment Minister deforestation of the Brazilian rainforest has decreased by 50%.
Another inspiring woman on the list is Wangari Maathai. She founded the Green Belt Movement which has been promoting peace and good governance through environmental protection since it was founded in 1977.
Check out the full list (and see how it compares to your own) here.
