The Story of NRDC: A Long and Winding Journey to Save Our Planet

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit environmental organization that has been fighting to protect the planet for over 50 years. Founded in 1970 by a group of lawyers and scientists, NRDC has a long and storied history of fighting for clean air, clean water, and a healthy climate.

One of NRDC's earliest successes was the passage of the Clean Air Act in 1970. This landmark legislation set limits on air pollution and has been credited with saving millions of lives.

A Force for Nature: The Story of NRDC and the Fight to Save Our Planet

by John H. Adams

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In the decades since, NRDC has continued to fight for environmental protection. The organization has played a major role in the passage of the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Montreal Protocol.

NRDC has also been a vocal advocate for climate action. The organization has been calling for strong action on climate change for decades, and it has played a key role in the development of international climate agreements.

Today, NRDC is one of the most respected environmental organizations in the world. The organization has over 2 million members and supporters, and it has a staff of over 700 scientists, lawyers, and policy experts.

NRDC's work is more important than ever. The planet is facing a number of serious environmental challenges, including climate change, air pollution, and water pollution. NRDC is fighting to protect the planet for future generations.

The Early Years

NRDC was founded in 1970 by a group of lawyers and scientists who were concerned about the environmental destruction they were witnessing. The organization's first major campaign was to fight for the passage of the Clean Air Act, which was signed into law in 1970. The Clean Air Act set limits on air pollution and has been credited with saving millions of lives.

In the years that followed, NRDC continued to fight for environmental protection. The organization played a major role in the passage of the Clean Water Act in 1972, the Endangered Species Act in 1973, and the Montreal Protocol in 1987.

The Fight Against Climate Change

NRDC has been a vocal advocate for climate action for decades. The organization began working on climate change in the 1980s, and it has been a leading voice in the fight against climate change ever since.

NRDC has played a key role in the development of international climate agreements, including the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement. The organization has also been a vocal critic of the Trump administration's environmental policies.

The Future of NRDC

NRDC is facing a number of challenges in the years to come. The Trump administration's environmental policies have rolled back many of the protections that NRDC has fought for over the years. Additionally, the planet is facing a number of serious environmental challenges, including climate change, air pollution, and water pollution.

Despite these challenges, NRDC is confident that it can continue to fight for the planet. The organization has a long history of success, and it has a strong base of support from its members and supporters.

A Force for Nature: The Story of NRDC and the Fight to Save Our Planet

by John H. Adams

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2163 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	404 pages
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