Speaking Up on Behalf of Others | Sierra Magazine

“I have always loved trees and wanted to protect them. I'd watch movies like WALL-E—where the whole earth is filled with trash—and I was the one kid who was like, "Oh my gosh, we have to do something!" If I see that movie today, I still get upset.” 

Tasnim Mellouli on trees, wetlands, and her Muslim faith, 📝 by Wendy Becktold 📷 by Mary Beth Koeth, Photo Editor Sam Murphy