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General Issues 

Rather than specializing in one topic, each of the organizations listed in this category cover a broad spectrum of environmental issues ranging from rainforests, biodiversity, conservation etc. Actions are mostly email based.          

Greenpeace

General IssuesGreenpeace is an independent global campaigning organisation that acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace. They have many varied ways to help online.

 

 

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Time Taken:  A few minutes to take a few of the Action Alerts

Impact: A vast array of environmental impact on so many different issues

Cost: Nothing

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Similar sites: 8 more to explore!

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Global Warming

Take part in one of the hottest topics of the day – global warming. All you have to do is give a few details about yourself and hey presto you’re an activist.        

StopGlobalWarming.org

Global WarmingJoin the over a million supporters of the Stop Global Warming Virtual March, and become part of the movement to demand that leaders freeze and reduce carbon dioxide emissions now. All it takes to have your voice counted is to fill in a few details about yourself.

 

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Time Taken:  Under a minute

Impact: Potential to stop global warming

Cost: Nothing

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Habitat Conservation

Wherever we go, we humans destroy things. That’s why the following links take you to websites where we humans can stop others from destroying wildlife habitats around the world. Get active by participating in petitions and email campaigns.      

Oceana

Habitat ConservationOceana's aim is to win specific and concrete policy changes to reduce pollution and to prevent the irreversible collapse of fish populations, marine mammals and other sea life. The oceans don’t have a voice, but you do. Many online actions to 'immerse' yourself in.

 

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Time Taken:  Under a minute per action

Impact: Potential to protect and restore the world's oceans.

Cost: Nothing

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Specific Issues

The website below campaigns on a very specific issue. If it’s one of your concerns then help them out via their outline action page.    

iLoveMountains

Specific IssuesiLoveMountains is currently helping to build and strengthen the support for America's Clean Water Act, which will be necessary to protect clean drinking water for many of that nation’s cities. Online actions include emailing a US Representative.

 

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Time Taken:  A few minutes

Impact: Potential to preserve the cleanliness of drinking water

Cost: Nothing

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Toxic Waste

Toxic waste can be very damaging to human and animal welfare. If you feel strongly about it, address the issue by checking out the various websites contained in this category. Most actions are in the form of pre-worded emails.   

Global Anti-Incinerator Alliance

Toxic WasteThe Global Anti-Incinerator Alliance or GAIA is a worldwide alliance of more than 500 grassroots groups, non-governmental organizations, and individuals in over 80 countries whose ultimate vision is a just, toxic-free world without incineration. Take action by sending pre-worded emails on various environmental issues.

 

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Time Taken:  A few minutes to take a few of the Action Alerts

Impact: Potential to stop incinerators, address climate change and environmental injustice, and implement zero waste alternatives.

Cost: Nothing

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