Greenpeace
Greenpeace is an independent global campaigning organization which strives to change attitudes and behaviors regarding the environment. Greenpeace is internationally known for their work in many areas of environmental safety and preservation. Greenpeace is actively attempting to help with many issues such as climate change, maintaining our oceans, protecting rainforests, demanding peace and disarmament and eliminating toxic chemicals. These are only a handful of the many areas of environmental activism the organization responds to.
Wild Spots Foundation
The Wild Spots Foundation mission is the protection of biodiversity. The foundation uses science, education and technology to actively preserve endangered and threatened species. Wild Spots is a non profit organization that works on a broad spectrum of issues around the world, which range from DNA research to documenting species in different ecosystems.
The Natural Resources Defense Council
The Natural Resources Defense Council’s mission is to preserve the Earth. In order to preserve the Earth’s natural systems the NRDC recognizes the importance of defending endangered natural areas on our planet. The NRDC works hard to “restore the integrity” of our planet’s three elements; air, land and water. NRDC “affirms the integral place of human beings in the environment.” Not only does the NRDC understand the importance of the here and now; they also maintain advanced resources for future generations.
Most significantly, NRDC recognizes and respects human rights and is accepting of all people who become involved in their mission. NRDC recognizes social and economic issues that cause hardships to much of our population today. In turn, NRDC strives to create a new way of living which does not harm the Earth’s natural resources.
As one of the nation’s most effective environmental action organization which uses law, science as well as the support of nearly 1.2 million members and online activists who work hard to protect the planet and maintain a healthy environment. NRDC has served as one of the most influential litigators in our nation.
For nearly 3 decades, NRDC has been actively working to defend wilderness, wildlife, and clean water to name a few. Some of the organizations honorable achievements are as follows. In 1971, NRDC passes the Clean Water Act, which enables polluters to face law suits. In 1973, NRDC takes action on the issue of lead in our nation’s gasoline. In 1976, NRDC litigation wins limits on water pollution for 24 major industries. In 1978, NRDC successfully removes Chlorofluorocarbons from aerosol cans. More recently, in 2005 NRDC defeats the Bush administration’s attempts to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling. In 2006, the NRDC legal actions cause the Bush administration to devise a proposal to protect polar bears under the Endangered Species act.
The National Resources Defense Council has made many contributions to our nation and worldwide for decades. NRDC is a widely renounced funding organization, as well as a proactive lobbying group. NRDC has been praised by many because of their persistence in helping keep our environment safe and incorporating it’s mission for years to come. I chose NRDC because I feel that it is a very powerful organization that works proactively towards their mission. I respect and embrace many of the values mentioned in their mission statement and find it very honorable to see what a positive impact the NRDC has on our planet!
