Monday, March 12, 2007

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

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