Pattie Gonia, a well-known drag queen and environmental activist, caused a sensation on Capitol Hill, dressed as a tree and wearing six-inch heels, during a series of meetings with White House officials and members of Congress last week. In an effort to draw attention to the protection of old-growth forests, she highlighted how these areas can be clear and easily implemented climate solutions.
During an interview at the Earthjustice office in Washington on Tuesday, Pattie expressed, “I marched in these high heels to every corner of our government.” Her outfit not only captured eyes, but also symbolized the message she wanted to convey: preserving ancient forests is a climate action that does not require major interventions, just the precaution of not destroying them.
His presence on Capitol Hill and his dramatic call for attention to the environmental cause highlight the role that different voices can play in the fight against climate change. Pattie Gonia establishes herself as a unique figure in the environmental movement, using her unique platform and expression to instigate significant changes in environmental conservation policy.
