Emily Hunter
  • Emily Hunter is an environmental advocacy journalist from Canada. Born into the environmental movement, her parents are co-founders of Greenpeace. Emily herself has hosted and co-produced four TV-documentaries for MTV News Canada, ranging from the Tar Sands to G20 Protests. Recently she has releases her first book called 'The Next Eco-Warriors,' stories by youth eco-activists.
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The Borneo Diary #3: The Voice of the Dayak

We jut across the windy river, travelling on small colorful speedboats that dash across rapids and interconnecting channels. It’s only been a few days since being in Borneo and the journey has officially begun. We travel down the Melawi River, one a thousand rivers traversing the West Kalimantan province, heading deep into the heart of … Read more

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The Borneo Diary #2: The Dilemma

         Twenty days before I had first set my eyes on Borneo, descending from a small plane onto Pontianak, a major city in West Kalimantan, the west side of Borneo. As we landed, all I could notice was a thick haze covering the city. It wasn’t fog or an overcast day, but … Read more

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The Borneo Diary #1: The Beginning of an Eco-Battle!

She looked into my eyes as they swelled up with tears, gently stroking my face as if to wipe the tears away. I ran to her to escape my problems. Everything seemed too much to bear. Here I was half way around the world with a small group of young people attempting to end deforestation … Read more

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2011: Year of the Uprisings

Check out Emily’s interview in The 2011 Story on IMPACT, a TV-documentary series on MTV News Canada. The 2011 Story showcases the brewing global revolution with the Arab Spring, Occupy Movement and mobilizations elsewhere. Emily comment on the show: “This is only just the beginning…” Check out the show here: www.mtv.ca/impact For more on The Year … Read more

Vote 4 Green Heroes

I need your help!  I am working on an Eco TV-show called Green Heroes and we’re in a competition to win enough money to fund the 2nd season of our show. Our show is helping people to move from Apathy to Action. You can help us win by voting/ commenting in the competition. Here are the … Read more

Eco-Warrior Charity Auction

Help send eco-warrior Emily Hunter on her next environmental campaign, DeforesACTION, to protect the Borneo rainforest and endangered Orangutans!  Come join the festivities, there will be a variety show with a comedian, dance performance, DJ & a charity auction. When: Saturday, Aug. 27th When: 8pm – midnight (auction starts at 9pm Sharp) Where: Disgraceland, 965 Bloor … Read more

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What’s Up for Auction?

This Saturday my Eco-Warrior Charity Auction will auction off the following items: 1) Date with Emily Hunter  Emily is a dedicated eco-activist, she is a Sea Shepherd veteran crew, occasional host on the show IMPACT on MTV Canada and author of the book The Next Eco-Warrriors. To learn more about Emily, visit:http://tiny.cc/sfmqo   2) Personal … Read more

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G20 – 1 Year Later

Exactly one year after the Toronto G20 protests, Emily Hunter& MTV News Canada looks behind the mask of the Black Bloc & delves into the repercussions of the controversial G20 riots (aired: July 2011). Scroll down to see all three parts of the documentary  Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

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Help Emily Join Deforest-ACTION

I’m now working on my next environmental campaign – DeforestACTION. But I need your help! 1) Join my Network – Click Here to Join Network (BOTTOM page) If I gain 500 supporters, I’ll be one step closer to being selected for the project. 2) Donate $25 or more – Click Here to Donate If you … Read more

Book Release: The Next Eco-Warriors

My first book has been released called The Next Eco-Warriors, a collection of short stories by a new generation of eco-activists from around the world, that I edited. Together, these stories show that a global movement is on the rise, a new movement that is more diverse, inclusive and using new tactics to make their … Read more

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