Dr. Ellen Dorsey on Fossil Fuels, Fast Fashion, and Climate Power

What if the money meant to fight climate change is actually helping fuel the problem? This week on The Lexy Show, Lexy is joined by Dr. Ellen Dorsey, Executive Director of the Wallace Global Fund and a longtime climate and human rights activist recognized on TIME's 2026 TIME100 Climate list. Ellen helps build a global movement representing $40 trillion in assets committed to fossil fuel divestment. She's challenging powerful institutions to rethink how their money impacts the planet. Ellen breaks down why divesting from fossil fuels matters, how Wallace Global Fund's mission-aligned investment portfolio achieves top-decile returns over a decade, and why the foundation is choosing to give away its entire endowment rather than operate forever. She explains how money and political power shape the climate crisis and why real progress requires more than individual lifestyle changes. Lexy also connects the conversation to fashion, exploring greenwashing, corporate accountability, and why buying less, shopping secondhand, and demanding transparency from brands can make a difference. They discuss the connection between environmental justice and human rights, the power of grassroots activism, and how everyday people can influence institutions controlling millions of dollars. Whether you're passionate about sustainable fashion, concerned about climate change, or wondering how to make a bigger impact, this episode explores what it really takes to challenge the systems driving environmental harm. Listen to the episode and subscribe to The Lexy Show for more conversations about sustainability and the people working to change the world. SOCIAL MEDIA Lexy Silverstein: Instagram: @LexySilverstein LinkedIn: Alexis Silverstein Website: https://lexysilverstein.com/ Wallace Global Fund: Instagram: @wallaceglobalfund LinkedIn: Wallace Global Fund Website: https://www.wgf.org/ Ellen Dorsey: Instagram: @ellen.dorsey LinkedIn: Ellen Dorsey If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Lexy Show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who's ready to make more mindful choices for themselves and the planet. For more information visit https://lexysilverstein.com/