Do environmentalist groups have an impact on the actions of businesses or governments towards the environment?
966318
yes they make most business men laugh their titz off.
240818
I am very concerned with the rash of natural disasters that are happening and can only really attribute them to global warming. Our planet has the ability to "rebuild" the ozone, but not quickly enough at the rate we are depleting it. I think as Americans and as a consumer nation, we need to get on the clue train about how much we are harming our world by car emmisions and we need to switch to a clean alternative. It's possible, but we fear change.
391038
By holding companies accountable for their damage to the environment.
89233
There is enough evidence as it is. It is happening, and the reasons may be natural (interglacials, etc) or man-made (which would be, ultimately, "natural" too), but that doesn't matter because the effects are altering the world right now. \nI think the people who always advocate for "more evidence" and "further consideration" instead of real action about pollution issues are those interested in their immediate benefits. I guess they want to buy more time to continue earning their profits, or maybe they think that anything we can do is useless. \nThe Kyoto protocol has been around for a while now, and guess which countries have been refusing to compromise?
351997
my question to you would be why havent the environmentalists that are screaming so much about how fossil fuels are ruining the earth not done something about this sooner..??\nhave you ever noticed that environmentalists want to tell others what is good for them but not live by the rules they want to make for themselves..case in point: most environmentalists live in large cities, but you never..ever..hear them saying anything about how there should be a limit on the amount of vehicles that should be registered in an area...  but you will sure hear them scream if someone wants to cut some tree down in a rural area or mine for some precious metal or drill for oil\nit seems like there is a double standard when it comes to what they want and what they will do
381900
The US doesn't do anything to help the environment because our politicians are controlled by the oil companies.  Look at Bush, his family made all its money from oil; furthermore, Cheney is connected to Haliburton, a huge energy company.  As long as the oil manufacturers control our political leaders, the US will not do anything to help the environment.  This is very unfortunate because it will cause further damage to our environment, but also it is leading to disagreements between Europe and the US.  The European Union passed the Kyoto Protocol, a program that would require all participating nations to reduce their pollution, last year and the US was one of the only nations not to sign it.  The truly sad thing about that is that the US contributes the most to world pollution.  As of now, the only way our politicians will change their minds about the environment is if the voters band together and become stronger than the oil companies.
1092807
Me! I even worked for an environmental group in college....\n\n As we get older and experience real life, the vast majority of people will turn moderate/conservative.\n\nOnly those who are too immature/unwilling to open their minds stay lib. in their later years.
827922
Your best bet is to submit detailed proposals to foundations that support environmental activities. Good luck!\n\ncc
480393
Well you can start by adjusting your lifestyle and joining an advocacy group in your area that promotes cleaner living. Everything we do causes pollution but there are newer consumer technologies now that will help you reduce your ecological footprint.
757758
I have heard it as "for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction" As for people and environment.  Someone cuts down a forest- what happens? Soil biodiversity changes, animal species in that area change, CO2 consumption in that area decreases.\n   People put more black top up- absorbs and reflects heat warming the earth's surface more. There are a ton of examples, I am not sure what you are looking for specifically.
1102254
Libertarians believe only a free-market solution will save the planet. The Green Party knows free-markets are killing the planet.
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a) Greenpeace has been campaigning against environmental degradation since 1971 when a small boat of volunteers and journalists sailed into Amchitka, an area north of Alaska where the US Government was conducting underground nuclear tests. \n\nhttp://www.greenpeace.org/international/about\n\nb) Although Greenpeace claims their memberships are 2.9 million people worldwide, it is generally accepted that they have an active membership of 1.4 million, with up to 2 million who are affiliated with other organizations that work with Greenpeace.\n\nc) Greenpeace's main concerns are to stop climate change, save our seas, protect ancient forests, demand Peace and Disarmament, say no to genetic engineering, eliminate toxic chemicals, end the nuclear threat, and encourage sustainable trade.\n\nhttp://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns\n\nd) Pretty much end oil, nuclear, military, and corporate influence on every aspect of humanity, judging from c).\n\ne) Although it is trying to influence the highest levels of government, Greenpeace is sustained only through contributions and membership fees of individuals and non-profits.\n\nf) Greenpeace claims the following accomplishments:\n\n- A ban on toxic waste exports to less developed countries.\n- A moratorium on commercial whaling.\n- A United Nations convention providing for better management of world fisheries.\n- A Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary;\n- A 50-year moratorium on mineral exploitation in Antarctica.\n- Bans on the dumping at sea of radioactive and industrial waste and disused oil installations.\n- An end to high-sea, large-scale driftnet fishing.\n- A ban on all nuclear weapons testing - our first ever campaign.\n\nhttp://www.greenpeace.org/international/about/our-mission\n\nHope this helps in your dissertation!
61173
Both. As non-sustainable practices begin to have more and more consequences we will be forced to find alternatives, and often will not find the alternative in time to prevent significant suffering. In some areas we may have enough foresight to change before the impact is felt. I am encouraged to see more and more wind power being installed, both on land and on ocean based platforms, but at the same time I am discouraged to see people choosing to drive large SUV's which will have a negative impact on the future. In some areas reforestation is taking place, where 100 years ago there was deforestation. This is encouraging and is simply the result of changing economic use. I have also been encouraged to see negative population growth in the most industrialized countries; this suggests the present stresses on the planet may be relieved.
1150328
Education! People have to learn more about pollution and what effects their actions (dumping, buying goods with a lot of packaging etc.) have on the environment. Only then people can act responsibly, reduce waste and recycle and reuse as much as possible.
326384
Search for "Mallee", "Flinders Ranges", "Roxby Downs", "Toxic Waste Dump", "Great Barrier Reef", "Riverland", "Aboriginal" - These will give you a background to some issues on human interaction with the environment in Australia.\n\nAlso check out political parties websites - For non Aussies try "The Greens" "Austalian Labour Party" "Liberal Party" "The Nationals" "The Democrats"
1169517
That is a really good question.  That depends on how many people get involved in environmentalist organizations to stop urband sprawl.
442880
Firstly, the Green "Revolution" is not so much a revolution as it is a tax grab by special interest lobbyists. Some politicans gain support by championing the green cause, but the "revolution" has yet to provide anything of substance except doom-saying and self-rightousness.\n\nAre they going to be the saviours of our planet? No. Mother nature will take care of that. Are they going to provide sustainable jobs and development? No.\n\nThe Greens have little to offer except pie-in-the sky ideology and their own lobbying jobs. Nice in theory, impractical in the real world.