Who among the following was recognised in the 2025 TIME Earth Awards for environmental justice advocacy for marginalised communities?​

Correct option is A

The correct answer is A) Catherine Coleman Flowers.

Explanation:

• Catherine Coleman Flowers was honored with the 2025 TIME Earth Award for her pioneering work in advocating for environmental justice in marginalized communities, particularly in rural areas of the U.S. .
• As the founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice (CREEJ), she has been instrumental in addressing systemic issues related to inadequate sanitation and waste management in underserved regions, notably in Alabama's Black Belt.

Information Booster:

• Key Contributions:
• Advocacy for Sanitation Rights: Flowers has highlighted the lack of proper sewage systems in rural communities, leading to health and environmental hazards.
• Policy Influence: Her efforts contributed to federal initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure for over two million Americans lacking access to clean water and sanitation.
• Recognition: In addition to the TIME Earth Award, Flowers was named one of TIME's 100 most influential people in 2023 and received the MacArthur "Genius Grant" in 2020.

Additional Information:

• Other TIME Earth Award Recipients in 2025:
• Jay Inslee: Former Governor of Washington, recognized for his leadership in state-level climate action.
• Michael Bloomberg: Former Mayor of New York City, honored for his global climate finance initiatives.
• Selassie Atadika: Ghanaian chef and founder of Midunu, celebrated for promoting sustainable agriculture and cultural heritage through cuisine.