Sierra Club is one of the most tenacious organizations working to ‘save the world’. To promote solutions to global warming, Sierra Club’s focus is on the reduction of the use of fossil fuels. Sierra Club hopes to aid in the education and conversion of both the consumer and corporations to the use of alternative fuels.
Cool Cities campaign was launched by Sierra Club. The results are phenomenal and amazing. From local leaders like mayors, governors and county commissioners to everyday folks, Sierra Club appeals to them to make a commitment to stop global warming and to start pushing for energy solutions.
The leaders who got involved signed the US Mayors Protection Agreement. This agreement outlines the specific environmental commitments an individual politician has to make. Leaders are to seek solutions for the betterment of their own city by reaching out to the new population of environmentalist, educating the public about the dangers we are facing and the steps needed to take to bring about a difference to the world we live in.
Sierra Club introduces a device called ‘Shifting out of Reverse’ to certain groups of people like farmers and carpenters who need their truck in the course of their livelihood. This devise on the one hand improves their mileage on their trucks and on the other helps the environment and economy as well. One small device, one big difference.
The Safety and Health Communities conservation initiative works on the state and local level to address water pollution, clean up efforts and air pollution. Other programs like Sewage 101, Your Drinking Water at Risk, The Sierra Club’s Water Sentinels Program, Where Rivers are Born, Groups Demand Action on Gender-Bending Chemicals and Building Better II are all part of this initiative.
America’s Wild Legacy aims to protect and conserve America’s wildlife by reaching out to everyone from all walks of life with education and awareness programs. Specific areas of focus include Polar Bears in Danger, Giant Sequoia At Risk, Endangered Species, Coastal Protection and Protection of our National Forests. These are the issues most of us can relate to in our everyday lives.
The Sierra Club also realizes the need for ‘global reform’. It reaches out internationally to spread the message of global warming and conservation with several programs including Global Population and the Environment, Responsible Trade, Human Rights and the Environment and many others. Due to its tireless efforts, the Sierra Club is well on its way to making a difference for you and me.
Global warming is a threat that will affect generations to come. The atmosphere surrounding us that supports life is a God-given gift. It must be protected. We should be leaders in efforts to curb global warming, not resistant followers. Erin Hunt is an avid writer and activist. She discovered that many are still unaware of the dangers of global warming and thus created a website to educate others on how they can play a role in the fight against global warming. Find out how you can make a difference at http://www.fightagainstglobalwarming.com
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