Ma3x* Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Greenpeace is a non-governmental environmental organization with offices in over 41 countries and headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Greenpeace states its goal as to "ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity".Greenpeace uses direct action, lobbying and research to achieve its goals. The global organization states that it does not accept funding from governments, corporations or political parties, relying on individual supporters and foundation grants. Today Greenpeace focuses on world wide issues such as global warming, deforestation, overfishing and nuclear power. Greenpeace is known for its direct actions and has been described as the most visible environmental organization in the world. Campaigns of Greenpeace have raised environmental issues to public knowledge and influenced both the private and the public sector but Greenpeace has also been a source of controversy. Its motives and methods have received criticism and the organizations direct actions have sparked legal actions against Greenpeace activists. CREDIT: ichi92 ponarY0 Astam4n VALVe-model check it out! like it? Save Our Planet & Join GREENPEACE! Download Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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