“I have been fighting climate change for two decades, and people often ask me how I remain hopeful in the face of extreme weather and grim forecasts. The answer is simple: I see countless solutions spreading across the nation and across the world. But we need more investment.”

American environmental activist

Frances G. Beinecke is an American environmental activist. She served as president of the Natural Resources Defense Council from 2006 to 2015. She is known for her work leading one of the best known environmental advocacy organizations in the United States. Her public voice is tied to conservation, environmental protection, and policy efforts aimed at defending natural resources.