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National Geographic 33: The visionary changemakers of 2026
The sublime ways humans are changing the Earth
National Geographic 33: The trailblazers shaping our world
'Plant messiah' Carlos Magdalena saves species from extinction
Playing Aquaman helped turn Jason Momoa into an advocate
Héctor Bellerín became soccer's environmental conscience
How scientist Emily Liman revealed a new kind of taste
Why Cole Brauer decided to sail around the world alone
Why Michelle Yeoh believes in the power of women
Adam McKay believes we need humor to stave off disaster
Gabriela Hearst is pushing the edge in sustainable fashion
Lucie Basch wants to stop uneaten food from going to waste
Maya Gabeira surfs big waves—and helps to rid them of plastic
Why Yara Shahidi is speaking up for optimism
Selena Gomez never wants to be unrelatable
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