The Revelator - Steve Trent

Steve Trent

is executive director and co-founder of the Environmental Justice Foundation and has more than 30 years experience in environmental and human rights campaigning. He also co-founded WildAid serving as president for over a decade, and leading WildAid’s work in China and India.

Op-Eds

How COVID-19 Took Hold and Why We Must End the Wildlife Trade

Here’s what we can do to make sure the critical mistakes made after the SARS outbreak won’t be made again.

April 10, 2020

Steve Trent

Here’s what we can do to make sure the critical mistakes made after the SARS outbreak won’t be made again.

Op-Eds

How to Make Climate Refugee Protections a Reality

The United Nations has taken a good first step, but here’s what needs to be done next to make sure climate refugees get the protections they deserve.

February 7, 2020

Steve Trent

The United Nations has taken a good first step, but here’s what needs to be done next to make sure climate refugees get the protections they deserve.

Op-Eds

Here’s Our Best Opportunity to Save the Oceans — and Ourselves

A dire report about our climate and oceans underscores the great need for action. A global oceans treaty could help save the future.

October 1, 2019

Steve Trent

A dire report about our climate and oceans underscores the great need for action. A global oceans treaty could help save the future.