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Shatner, 95, Tackles Planet Repair with Earthshot Prize
31 Aug
Summary
- William Shatner, at 95, is focusing on environmental protection efforts.
- He admires Prince William's Earthshot Prize for supporting planetary repair.
- Shatner believes space exploration can aid Earth's pollution removal.
William Shatner, the iconic Captain Kirk from the original Star Trek series, has a decades-long passion for the natural world. Now, at 95, he is focusing his efforts on protecting the planet, aligning with the goals of Prince William's Earthshot Prize, which champions solutions for environmental repair.
Shatner, who previously experienced a "life-changing experience" on his 2021 space journey, believes space exploration can assist in removing Earth's pollution. This perspective contrasts with Prince William's 2021 comments, which emphasized repairing Earth over seeking new habitats.
Inspired by Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring," Shatner has been an environmental advocate since the 1960s. His advocacy included a 1991 global trip documenting pollution's impact, featured in the TV series "Voice of the Planet."
Beyond environmentalism, Shatner recently released his spoken-word album "Love & Other Mysteries." He is also preparing for significant festival performances and has a heavy-metal album and a book of poetry planned for release in October 2026.
