ig research project 2016

By: Aryssa Corby

The Environmental Defense Fund has a President named Fred Krupp.

https://youtu.be/eia910Z4QBUIn the link provided, Fred Krupp speaks of the EDF and what it is about and for.

The Environmental Defense Fund’s mission is to preserve the natural systems on which all life depends.

Areas of focus 1. Climate and

Energy 2. Oceans 3. Ecosystems 4. Health

The Environmental Defense Fund is a Membership Interest Group.

Attracts members by appealing to their political convictions or principles

Members of the EDF join mainly because of purposive incentives.

“By standing up for clean air, diverse wildlife and a stable climate, you will join more than a million passionate EDF supporters.”

“We rely on the support of committed members like you to make our work possible.”

Issues of the Environmental Defense Fund appeal to more Liberal positions.

The EDF lobbies for the (EPA’s) Clean Power Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.

Conservative Congressmen try to block through Congressional Review Act resolutions

Polluters have filed suits; claim too costly

Some state officials sue: colleagues complying with it

The EDF is associated with a handful of PACs and committees

Largely known associated PAC: Environmental Defense Action Fund PAC

Let’s take a short quiz on the attached link...

http://goo.gl/forms/JNCmbuK2ZW