About Sheel
"The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it."
- Robert Swan
- Robert Swan
We Are the Only Ones Who Can Help the Environment
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
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I'm Sheel Patel, a freshman and pre-medical student at the University of Pennsylvania. I am passionate about a wide range of hobbies, including watching Netflix, playing tennis, and trying new foods. But, most importantly, I love the environment and everything related to it.
Ever since I was young, I have been fascinated by nature, and my travels through various national parks across the US have only solidified my love and appreciation for the environment. As I have grown, I have seen the negative impact that the our capitalist mindset has had on the planet, and I am determined to make a difference. During my years in high school, I served as a North Carolina Climate Ambassador and the president of my school's ECO club. Through the Cape Fear chapter of the Sierra Club and the Southern Forests Conservation Coalition, I raised awareness on logging, particularly the production of wood pellets, which is the third biggest carbon emitter in North Carolina. Additionally, I conducted research relating to environmental monitoring and plastic pollution at ECU and Duke respectively to study ecological problems from the roots. I created the website and resource hub "Our Beautiful Earth" to inform and educate the public, particularly youth, about current environmental issues and to provide ways for individuals to make small changes in their everyday lives to make a positive impact. Our Beautiful Earth also aims to connect and build a community through speaker sessions, Zoom webinars, and blog posts. My long-term goal is to spread my environmental knowledge to youth and guide them in taking meaningful action. Since the founding of this website in 2020, we have already reached thousands of people around the world! As an undergraduate student, I will continue to immerse myself in environmental advocacy and ignite change campus-wide and beyond. I hope that Our Beautiful Earth can serve as a meaningful resource and learning platform regardless of your sustainability goals. |
Sheel Patel, Founder of Our Beautiful Earth
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