Greenpeace
Greenpeace
Greenpeace (/ɡriːnˈpiːs/) is a non-governmental environmental organization with offices in over 40 countries and an international coordinating body in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Etymology
The name "Greenpeace" is a portmanteau of the words "green" and "peace". The term was coined by the organization's founders in 1971 to signify their commitment to green environmental issues and their peaceful approach to activism.
History
Greenpeace was founded in 1971 in Vancouver, Canada by Irving Stowe, Ben Metcalfe, Dorothy Stowe, Marie Bohlen, Ben Metcalfe, and Paul Cote. The organization was initially formed to protest against the United States' nuclear weapons tests in Alaska. Since then, it has expanded its focus to include issues such as climate change, deforestation, overfishing, commercial whaling, genetic engineering, and pollution.
Activities
Greenpeace is known for its direct actions and has been described as one of the most visible environmental organizations worldwide. It uses research, lobbying, and peaceful protests to achieve its goals. The organization also uses social media and other forms of communication to raise awareness and mobilize public opinion.
Related Terms
- Environmental activism
- Non-governmental organization
- Climate change
- Deforestation
- Overfishing
- Commercial whaling
- Genetic engineering
- Pollution
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Greenpeace
- Wikipedia's article - Greenpeace
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