ig research project 2016
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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