Nature took about 14 billion years to produce humans, and we are still learning how to preserve our only planet, so it’s important to think long-term when plotting responses to the Climate Crisis. Maria Eugenia Filmanovic, founder of carbon market innovator Abatable and one of Reuters’ 2024 Climate Future Leader honorees, has this advice for her generation who want to make lasting changes: “Recognize that progress often comes in small, incremental steps, and that lasting change requires persistence and strategic thinking.”

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