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Policy Groups
Interest Groups Second Period's Project
| Interest Group | Interest |
|---|---|
| World Wildlife Fund (WWF) | This group’s mission is to conserve nature and preserve life on earth by combining science with global reach. |
| The Sierra Club | America’s largest and oldest grassroots environmental organization. This group’s mission involves a “Climate Recovery Agenda,” which includes plans to cut carbon emissions, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and protect communities. |
| The Wilderness Society | This group works to conserve the wilderness, and is largely responsible for the Wilderness Act. Its members believe that the wilderness is “central to life itself.” |
| Environmental Action | This group aims to protect the environment through political activism (Protests, Petitions, Lobbying). Their work influenced acts such as the Clean Air Act and the Endangered Species Act. |
| Greenpeace | This organization aims to raise awareness and create solutions for environmental destruction in a completely non-violent manner. |
| The Nature Conservancy | This group operates transparently and openly, meaning that their records are open to the public. Their main goal is to “protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.” |
| National Audubon Society | This group works to restore and protect ecosystems. They focus mainly on birds and other wildlife, and advocate for areas with important wildlife populations. |
| The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) | This group uses science, activist members, and lawyers to protect the earth’s wildlife and habitats. |
| Environmental Defense Fund | This group relies on science, the mobilization of markets, corporate partnerships, and the law to provide solutions for environmental issues. |
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