August 1856
Eunice Newton Foote – American scientist and researcher – realized she had made a groundbreaking scientific discovery: in her greenhouse, she demonstrated the role of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Eunice discovered the “greenhouse effect” and the origins of global warming. However, she was unable to present her findings at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science because of her gender, as women were not allowed to speak before such an assembly.

August 2026
170 years after Eunice Foote’s discovery, we wish to honor this woman, forgotten by history for too long, to remind everyone of the importance of protecting the climate and the voices that accompany it. We invite everyone to join these commemorations by organizing a local event in your community, using shared materials while maintaining the flexibility to adjust your initiatives according to your ideas and networks.
More information will be available on our social media, on this page, and upon request at talent@watertrek.org