304 The Environmental Debate
Rainforest Action Network works for the protection of forests and challenges businesses whose
profits come at the expense of the natural systems that support life.
Sierra Club
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http://www.sierraclub.org
The Sierra Club protects wild places and natural communities.
350.org
Founded in 2008, 350.org promotes awareness of climate change and organizes mass public
actions on issues such as fossil fuel divestment and oil pipelines.
Union of Concerned Scientists
http://www.ucsusa.org
The Union of Concerned Scientists is a science-based organization that combines independent
research with citizen action. It aims to promote a safer, healthier environment by encouraging
changes in government and corporate policy and environmentally friendly consumer choices.
The Wilderness Society
http://www.wilderness.org
The Wilderness Society focuses its efforts on protecting our nation’s public lands, giving special
attention to designated wilderness areas.
World Wildlife Fund—U.S.
Founded in 1961, the World Wildlife Fund.