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This study examines the role of ecological threat in shaping the U.S. environmental movement. … Declines in wildlife populations are associated with the foundings of wildlife and wilderness protection organizations while increases in air pollution are associated with the foundings of organizations focused on ecosystem well-being and public health
In addition, some organizations utilize the court system in states and at the federal level to enforce environmental and conservation regulations and laws. Most organizations operate as nonprofits. The revenue of these organizations is used to achieve their goals rather than distributing them as profit or dividends. [1] [2]
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Environmental organizations based in the United States by state or territory (33 C) Environmental organizations based in Washington, D.C. (1 C, 54 P) Environmental organizations based in Puerto Rico (1 C, 2 P)
Communities for a Better Environment: An organization founded in 1978 in San Francisco, California with the main mission of building power for low-income and communities of color to ultimately achieve environmental justice. They focus on reducing pollution and helping to create healthy, environmentally-friendly communities.
[3] [4] The organization researches and advocates for environmental policies through lobbying, litigation, [5] and the mobilization of public support. [6] Environment America advocates new laws and policies to address climate change, [7] air pollution [8] and water pollution, [9] and is a proponent of clean energy, [10] while opposing offshore ...
Founded in 1907, the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization enhancing knowledge and expertise by providing a neutral forum for information exchange, professional development, networking opportunities, public education, and outreach to more than 5,000 environmental professionals worldwide.
IUAPPA, founded 1964 at the urging of the US Air Pollution Control Association, [1] has 40 national organisations from countries such as the United States (Air and Waste Management Association), Germany (Verein Deutscher Ingenieure) and Japan (Japan Environmental Management Association for Industry) and has networks and representatives in most ...