Gus Speth

Gus Speth is an American environmentalist and former president of the Natural Resources Defense Council. He has been a leading voice on environmental issues for over four decades and has worked to promote sustainable development and environmental protection. Speth has written extensively on the topics of environmental policy and has been recognized for his contributions to the field. He has received several awards for his work, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Speth is a frequent commentator on media outlets such as The New York Times and NPR. He is based in New York City.