Green, Peace and Love: How Greenpeace and You Can Help Save the World
by Natalie De La Rosa

The perils of global warming, deforestation and deterioration of our oceans looms large. And even though, as Gen Y-ers,  we’re well informed and concerned with these matters, what exactly are we doing about it?

Whether you’re an environmental activist, protester or supporter, there’s no better way to make a difference than by joining an environmental organization. One of the most reputable and highly successful non-profits protecting and conserving the environment is Greenpeace International—existing because our planet needs a voice, solutions, change, and action.

It’s hard to believe that what started off as a handful of determined activists protesting on a boat in Alaska in the early 70s is now one of the most successful environmental organizations—boasting approximately 2.5 million members worldwide.

With countless green organizations out there, what makes this one so unique? Greenpeace encourages citizens to get involved and be part of the solution. They take pride in a peaceful approach and creative campaigns to expose global environmental problems while promoting solutions that are essential to a “green and peaceful future.”

Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth and the proliferation of green products hitting store shelves only reflect the urgency of global warming. Taking matters in their own hands, Greenpeace is putting Congress on the hot seat, working with businesses to implement solutions, and exposing secrets of corporate polluters. The issue of nuclear power very much concerns Greenpeace, which not only finds it highly dangerous and unsafe, but also uneconomical and unnecessary.

If you believe ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things, check into Greenpeace. The possibilities are limitless! Take action online, start a blog, donate, support, subscribe to the Greenpeace YouTube channel, spread the word, fan a Facebook page, friend the MySpace site, volunteer, get a job with the organization, have your ideas or voice be heard or simply just make you life a little greener. There’s no better time than now to be part of the global effort to save this planet. Get inspired, join Greenpeace and be a part of the change!

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