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In my country, the United States of America, there are numerous popular environmental organizations. In fact, there are so many that it is a challenge to provide an overview. As a result, I will introduce two organizations that are prominent in their work to fight climate change. 1. The Sierra Club. The first organization that I would like to introduce is the Sierra Club. It is on Forbes' list of the top 200 charities in the United States. It has more than 2 million supporters in the United States, and is organized by local chapters. My local chapter is the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter. It was founded in 1892 by the famous conservationist John Muir, who is known for his writings to preserve Yosemite National Park. The Sierra Club is one of our nation's largest environmental non-profit organizations. Over the years it has been involved in protecting wilderness lands, along with lobbying to pass environmental legislation. For example, this includes the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act. More recently, they have been focused on climate change issues to move towards a clean energy economy. Presently, the Sierra Club is organizing and fundraising to have an impact to protect the environment during a Donald Trump presidency, as many are concerned that his interests in profit will come at the expense of the environment. The student chapter is called the Sierra Student Coalition. 2. 350.org. The second organization that I would like to introduce is 350.org. It is very different from the Sierra Club in terms of its history, but it has similar goals to fight climate change. It was started more recently in 2008. It is focused on climate change alone, rather than the broader conservation goals of some environmental organizations. As a result, 350.org is known as a "climate movement" that organizations days of action to enable activists and organizations to be more effective. For example, they started the International Day of Climate Action in 2009, and Climate Impacts Day in 2012. In general, their goals are to "keep carbon in the ground," while transitioning to a low-carbon economy and pressuring government to limit emissions. It is organized by local chapters. The two chapters in my area are 350 Silicon Valley and Fossil Free Stanford. Both of these groups are grassroots initiatives led by citizens who take action locally to try to influence laws and policies affecting the planet. 350 Silicon Valley is a local effort that works with the larger 350 movement. Fossil Free Stanford is seeking to have Stanford University fully divest from fossil fuels. I believe these two organizations are noteworthy because they both have a strong impact. The Sierra Club operates in a more traditional fashion, with a large budget and influence in Washington, D.C. with lawmakers. 350.org has impact at the grassroots activist level, to make sure that everyday voices are heard in the fight against climate change. Image Credit: 350.org |
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15 Comments
thanks for sharing
Posted 07-02-2018 21:26
good report
Posted 07-02-2018 21:22
It's great to know about such organisations and what they are doing to tackle climate change. I hope these things are implemented in other countries too. Thanks for the informative article!
Posted 11-12-2016 21:51
Thank you for letting us know about these environmental organizations
Posted 07-12-2016 18:33
thanks for the organisations for mobilising the environment
Posted 06-12-2016 15:19
Both 350.org and Sierra Club has done significant and influential work when it came to pointing out that such organizations should have a say in the climate talks as well. Given the fact that fossil fuel corporates were indirectly affecting decisions made in the Conference of Parties.
Should be acknowledged that Sierra Club has done an enormous and great work on a national scale, especially when it comes to the issue of National Parks.
Thank you for the information. Regards from Maine
Posted 06-12-2016 13:29
Good to know that such organizations are fighting against climate change...We must support them from any ways we can.....Thank u for sharing..
Posted 05-12-2016 23:27
Well the next organization, 350.org is new to me, but I heard about Sierra club. Thanks for linking the official site to the name! I'm also glad(?) to hear Sierra club is actively taking actions to protect their agenda against the next presidency. I hope they won't succumb to major changes in the future :[
Posted 05-12-2016 11:08
Thanks for sharing, Dante :) I have heard a lot about Sierra Club, but it is my first time learning about 350.org. It is interesting how they are focusing solely on keeping carbon in the ground. I hope the organizations can gather more opinions from citizens and students.
Posted 03-12-2016 21:55
Nice. Thanks for sharing
Posted 03-12-2016 05:05
Great report! Thanks for sharing
Posted 02-12-2016 05:38
Dear Dante, thank you for introducing Sierra Club and 350.org and their efforts in tackling climate change. I also had the opportunity to join a mobilization event jointly organized by 350.org in Paris last year. Thank you for sharing :)
Posted 01-12-2016 00:00
Than ks for sharing.
Posted 30-11-2016 01:33
Great to know about 'The Sierra Club' and '350.org' and their efforts in fighting climate change. It's important that such organisations keep up the momentum of environment advocacy else with new President, environment may take a back seat.
Posted 29-11-2016 20:37
Thanks for sharing. Good to have some info about such organizations.
Posted 29-11-2016 19:25