This second edition contains a brand new case study section including case studies on local sustainability networks, regional sustainability networks, the sustainable state and networks for global action, plus a new conclusion as to the organizational requirements for sustainable developments in the 21st century. When you click, our sponsors fund the preservation of habitat. Synopsis deep in a rainforest offers a closeup view of fascinating plants and animals that thrive in this unique habitat. The jumpstart ford campaign, a partnership between global exchange, rainforest action network and ruckus society working to end americas oil addiction and to stop global climate change by convincing the auto industry to dramatically improve fuel efficiency and to eliminate greenhouse gases from its fleet by 2020, recently announced the release of videos recorded by car buyers at ford. Rainforest action network calls for an end to new fossil fuel exploration, beginning with projects slated for fragile ecosystems, wherever the local community objects, and in areas where isolated, traditional indigenous people live. Bank of america has gone from being the top bankroller of coal to having the strongest global coal mining policy of any major global bank. For the first time in human history, as amy goodman reported this week, the. After the rainforest action network launched a campaign to pressure boise cascade to end logging oldgrowth forests it came under attack from the company, ron arnold and the frontiers of freedom one of the main organizations leading the counterattack has been frontiers of freedom led by former republican senator malcolm wallop. He has published several successful and awardwinning books including the sunday times bestseller april 5, 2018. Rainforest action network preserves forests, protects the climate and upholds human rights by challenging corporate power and systemic injustice through frontline partnerships and. The first woman to lead ran in its 25year history, becky was a. Salt water washed the amazon region and possibly reached peru and bolivia. Wallops organisation has close personnel and organizational. Your taxdeductible donation will help power our network.
Rainforest action network ran is headquarted in san francisco, california with offices staff in tokyo, japan, and edmonton, canada, plus thousands of volunteer scientists, teachers, parents, students and other concerned citizens around the world. Rainforest action network article about rainforest action. If we are to thrive, we must work together on many fronts to rebalance the planet. Rainforest action network campaigns for the forests, their inhabitants and the natural systems that sustain life by transforming the global marketplace through education, grassroots organizing and nonviolent direct action. The organization has received 3, 4, 2, and 1 stars in the past.
Rainforest action network article about rainforest. Rainforest action network preserves forests, protects the climate and upholds human rights by challenging corporate power and systemic injustice through frontline partnerships and strategic campaigns. The end of the paleozoic marks the incorporation of the amazon river basin to the continent but only on the cenozoic period great transformations took place and produced something similar to where the forest is. Its surface area covers the worlds second longest river basin, called the amazon river.
Fossil evidence from pollen grains and leaves demonstrate that modern rainforest plants. Change the course people powered strategies for a stable. Among the earths most stable and oldest ecosystems, rainforests have outlived many types of vegetation found in the fossil record. Strategic activism the rainforest action network stanford. And ran demands that human rights, labor rights, and local and indigenous rights are fundamental to any new corporate policies. A report from rainforest action network, banktrack, friends of the earthfrance, and urgewald, analyzes coal policy strengths and weaknesses and highlights where noncommittal banks fall.
For the year ended june 30, 2017, rainforest action networks program expenses were. The amazon rainforest is the worlds largest tropical rainforest. Many millions of years ago, in the paleozoic era, all the land was part of a unique continent, the pangaea. Find out more about our critical rainforest campaigns, the history of our workand how you can take action today to be a part of the solution. Indofood utilized several kinds of precarious, or nonstandard, forms of employment practices to employ workers. The amazon rainforest and the challenges we face to save it are powerfully presented in the great kapok tree in such a way that any readers of any age can understand what is at stake here. Stories and rainforest facts from the worlds biggest. They use over 600 species of plants for food, medicine, dyes, oils, soaps, fibers and insect repellent. Thats why we have a long history of community action grants, directly. Issues the survival of every living thing on earth hinges on a delicatelybalanced web of interdependence. Conservatives target the rainforest action network sourcewatch. We encourage responsible activism, and do not support using the platform to take unlawful or other improper action. The rainforest action network ran worked to protect the earths rainforests and support the rights of their inhabitants through education, grassroots organizing, and nonviolent direct action.
Rainforest action network fighting for people and planet. Also, rans campaign calls on the international community. Rainforest action network is a environmental protection and conservation charity located in san francisco, ca. Together weve funded 152,164 acres of protected habitat. Rainforest action network ran is uniquely suited to make enormous changes happen. Childrens books and the future of indonesias rainforests. The rainforest action network ran recently shared a couple different ways. The rainforest alliance is a 501c3 nonprofit registered in the us under ein.
Due to resemblance to primitive trees, some rainforest trees are regarded as living fossils themselves. Rainforest action network seeks to extract actionable policies from corporate culprits responsible for rainforest destruction, massive pollution, and pushing species toward extinction. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. For the year ended june 30, 2017, rainforest action network s program expenses were. Rainforest action network came later, founded in 1985. These statements have not been evaluated by the fda. In our 30year history, we have secured hundreds of critical victories for the environment and indigenous communities around the world.
The following excerpt is from the 2009 essay saving trees and capitalism too which deconstructs rainforest action networks role inclusive of ruckus in. This photo is from an investigative report from rainforest action network that found wood fiber linked to the clearing and conversion of indonesias rainforests in the paper of some of americas favorite childrens books. Rainforest action network ran is an environmental organization based in san francisco, california, united states. Youve got to read peoples history of the united states by howard zinn. Charity navigator rating for rainforest action network. We believe that a sustainable world can be created in our lifetime, and that aggressive action must be taken immediately to leave. Aug 04, 2017 rainforest action network has launched a campaign urging harpercollins to end the use of fiber from controversial sources after it said that independent forensic tests found significant quantities of pulp from indonesian rainforests in several of the publishing companys books.
The museum of climate change explores the systems and institutions that have had an impact on our climate. In addition, the organization reports that it distributed more than 50 community action grants in 12 countries to aid local communities in protecting their air, forests, land rights, water, and wildlife. Rainforest action network, san francisco, california. This museum relies on the contributions of people like you. The great pacific garbage patch is huge, diffuse, and utterly horrifying. Free speech and worlds remaining old growth forests threatened by boise cascade, media release, june 20, 2001. A man with an ax working for a paycheck falls asleep under the great kapok tree that he is supposed to. To get involved, or for farther information, please contact ran at 450 sansome st.
Out of consideration for the health and safety of our staff and community, our office is currently closed and all ran staff are working remotely. Conservatives target the rainforest action network. Rainforest action network has been rated by charity navigator for 18 years and receives 3 out of 4 stars. Its caused by ocean currents, and contains everything from discarded fishing gear to dumped trash. Were collecting 60,600 names to send to 20 snack food companies using conflict palm oil in their products, one for every known wild orangutan remaining. Amazon meeting marin since i was a child, i didnt like the idea of the forest disappearing. Rainforest action network celebrates 30 years of preserving the rainforests, protecting the climate, and defending human rights. Hank hoffman massive attack, in these times, september 3, 2001. Action network is an open platform that empowers individuals and groups to organize for progressive causes. The indigenous people of the amazon have lived in the rainforests for thousands of years. To learn about the ideas in the rainforest, read the official white paper presented at the university of chicago for the books publication on february 21, 2012. The rainforest action network ran worked to protect the earths rainforests and support the rights of their inhabitants through education, grassroots.
Rebecca tarbotton, the activist who brought disney to heel. History of the amazon rainforest save the amazon rainforest. Rainforest action network preserves forests, protects the climate and upholds human. Amazon watch is a nonprofit organization with a long history of. Rainforest action network has launched a campaign urging harpercollins to end the use of fiber from controversial sources after it said that independent forensic tests found significant quantities of pulp from indonesian rainforests in several of the publishing companys books. We also have a faq that includes donation and campaign info you may find helpful. Rainforest action network campaigns for the forests, their inhabitants and the natural systems that sustain life by transforming the global marketplace throu. Rainforest action networks board, leadership team and staff stand behind.
Deep in a rainforest offers a closeup view of fascinating plants and animals that thrive in this unique habitat. Aug 04, 2017 rainforest action network ran responds to pepsicos release of a palm oil action plan progress report today, in which the food and beverage giant outlines the actions it is supposedly taking to address its use of conflict palm oil in pepsico products. This second edition contains a brand new case study section including case studies on local sustainability networks, regional sustainability networks, the sustainable state and networks for global action, plus a new conclusion as to the organizational requirements for. Rainforest action network works to protect the earths rainforest and support the rights of their inhabitants through education, grassroots organizing, and nonviolent direct action. Childrens books and the future of indonesias rainforests this photo is from an investigative report from rainforest action network that found wood fiber linked to the clearing and conversion of indonesias rainforests in the paper of some of americas favorite childrens books.
Rainforest action network reports provide cutting edge research and analysis on the corporations driving deforestation and climate change around the world. Its current campaigns focus on stopping logging companies from cutting down old growth forests and criticizing ford for its opposition in the u. Its surface area covers the worlds second longest river basin, called. The executive director of the rainforest action network ran since 2010, becky. Indofood5 categorized many of its longtime workers as temporary and placed them at heightened risk through precarious employment practices. To whom it may concern, global justice ecology projects campaign to end the genetic engineering of trees around the world is fundamentally important and i strongly support it. Rainforest action network ran organization common dreams.
Jun 03, 2005 turning the page on rainforest destruction. Find out more about our critical rainforest campaigns, the history of our work and. Rainforest action network is a nonprofit, taxexempt 501c3 corporation. Rainforest action network is rated 3 out of 4 stars by charity navigator. Children of 11 ages will be captivated as they search the colourful creatures and plants camouflaged in the beautifully detailed illustrations. Rainforest action network, logging giant boise cascade and antienvironment activists on the attack against rainforest action network. To learn about the ideas in the rainforest, read the official white paper presented at the university.
You ve got to read peoples history of the united states by howard zinn. Donate now and help protect the planet rainforest action. Find out more about our critical rainforest campaigns, the history of our workand. Works to protect tropical rainforests and humans living in and around. Rainforest action network is a nonprofit, taxexempt 501c3. Rainforest action network is a nonprofit, taxexempt 501c3 corporation tax id number 943045180. Bank of america campaign timeline rainforest action network.
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