Monday, October 15, 2012

Blog Action Day : The Power of We

National Resource Defense Council


National Resource Defense Council (NRDC) is one of the most effective environmental action group in the USA. Active members like Robert Redford and Robert F. Kennedy add panache to what many consider a "ho-hum" topic--the environment. Over one million online activist members bring the power of the Internet to bear on recalcitrant companies, politicians and agencies. Add the knowledge and expertise of a seasoned cadre of lawyers, scientists and other professionals and you have a formidable block that demonstrates the Power of We. 

Do you want more information?  On the NRDC website, you will find

  • Research Reports
  • Legislative Analyses
  • Issue Briefs
  • Fact Sheets 
  • Excellent blogs

Priority issues include:

  • Curbing Global Warming and Creating the Clean Energy Future
  • Reviving the World's Oceans
  • Defending Endangered Wildlife and Wild Places
  • Protecting Our Health by Preventing Pollution
  • Ensuring Safe and Sufficient Water
  • Fostering Sustainable Communities


 Bio-Gems 

(push-button activism)

 NRDC has an initiative, BioGems, that defends wildlife and wild places. BioGems . . .

, , , harnesses the power of online citizen activism to help save our continent’s most endangered natural treasures — our BioGems — for the sake of a sustainable planet and all future generations.

NRDC uses social media, email, mobile, blogs and push-button websites to coordinate one of the nation's largest network of grass-roots activists. The Power of We in action is assisted by technology that covers all the bases.

This post written for Blog Action Day,  October 15, 2012  http://blogactionday.org/

#powerofwe #BAD12

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