Leah Thomas, founder of the Intersectional Environmentalist platform. As a self-described “eco-communicator,” Thomas’ work emphasizes environmental justice and the convergence of environmentalism with social justice issue. In Thomas’ words, intersectional environmentalism is “an inclusive version of environmentalism that advocates for both the protection of people and the planet.” Intersectional environmentalism acknowledges the overlap between systemic harm against Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities and the Earth.