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New Friends of Earth Leader Calls for Diversity

8/14/2025

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Asad Rehman, the new head of Friends of the Earth, notes the organization's diversity issues, with under 5% non-white staff.
He stresses the importance of reflecting the country's demographics to effect change.
The article critiques environmentalism's perception as a wealthy hobby, pointing out class and racial divides in ecological movements.

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Story summary

Asad Rehman, the new head of Friends of the Earth, notes the organization's diversity issues, with under 5% non-white staff.
He stresses the importance of reflecting the country's demographics to effect change.
The article critiques environmentalism's perception as a wealthy hobby, pointing out class and racial divides in ecological movements.