The Economic Times

At 18, this Virginia teen helped 70 young volunteers to restore the Chesapeake Bay. They removed nearly 5,000 pounds of debris in a year

At just a teenager, James Hemphill launched a remarkable six-year environmental initiative. Co-founding Project Green Teens, he rallied numerous young volunteers to tackle pollution by removing thousands of pounds of trash from local waterways. They also contributed to the restoration of oyster reefs in the Chesapeake Bay, showcasing the significant influence young people can have in leading environmental change.