Rainforest Action Network

- classified as grass roots
-concern is destruction of environment by humans
-assist individuals and groups in organized protests, assemblies, etc.
-outreach to students, companies, organizations, communities, worldwide
-raise awareness, tell of consequences, get everyone involved in prevention and protection
-focus is not only on education but on direct action which results in publicity
recognize that individuals need to take a stand against corporations that are pollutng the environment, speak out, push for legislation
-apparently, govt. laws are the main influence in forcing companies to change their ways
-when employees, consumers, residents, citizens become aware of what their companies andcities are doing, then they realize they do not want to be part of the destructive process
-public awareness makes all the difference

"global finance=ending destructive investment"
"old growth=preserving endangered forests"
"freedom from oil=cleaning up the carmakers"
www.ran.org

Notes for Waterways Lead

-people are more concerned with the here and now
-do not realize the consequences of lack of water, see it everywhere, how can we run out?
-do not understand poor quality bc good quality is readily available
-unsure what we can do personally to restore areas and prevent future damage
-water is taken for granted, has not affected many of us negatively, can't imagine how we would react
-difficult to plan so far into the future unless we can see the damage firsthand

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