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One
of the most well known and influential environmental activist groups doing great
work today is Green Peace. Making a bold stand against anything that puts the
well being of the Earth's environment and humanity's personal well being at
risk, Green Peace has made great strides in making all of our lives here on
Earth much safer and healthier than they would be if things were left unchecked
as they often are.
Green Peace
was formed in 1971 when a group of independent activists navigated a boat off
the coast of Alaska to protest U.S. nuclear testing on the island of Amchitka.
One of the first successes of many (the U.S. soon abandoned its nuclear
testing), Green Peace has been a strong influence over governments and
corporations worldwide to get them to take a closer look at the repercussions of putting
profits over planet. With its own fleet of ships, groups in over forty countries
and three million plus members, Green Peace has the global reach to mobilize
resources when any environmental threat arises.
Green Peace
works to make change in several ways. By backing extensive investigation and
research projects, Green Peace provides proof to uncover large corporate and
government operated practices that are putting the environment at risk. Green
Peace also uses non-violent confrontation to draw public attention to
irresponsible activities such as nuclear testing, like they first did in 1971.
Other issues
on Green Peace's activism agenda include protecting the Earth's oceans and
ancient forests, putting an end to genetically engineered food, cleaning up
industrial activities, phasing out the use of toxic chemicals and replacing
fossil fuel energy sources with renewable energy sources like wind and solar
power. Green Peace does not end its work by bearing witness to the activities
jeopardizing the Earth and our personal well being - they promote the solutions
that do indeed exist this day and age. New members are always welcome. If you
would like to join them in their efforts, stop by Greenpeace.org to sign up. Or,
if you can't afford a donation, tell somebody else about the great work they are
doing. Remember, it's the little things that make a difference.
Author: Ry
ACTIVIST ARTICLES
AUGUST '07 TIPS
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