Natural Resources Defence Council(NRDC):

Founded in 1970 to protect air, water and land from any harm, it has been called as "One of the nation's most powerful environmental groups.” by the New York Times. It has more than 2 million members and a strong team of approximately 500 lawyers, scientists and professionals. Their primary objectives are: Curbing Global Warming and Creating the Clean Energy Future Reviving the World's Oceans Defending Endangered Wildlife and Wild Places Protecting Our Health by Preventing Pollution Ensuring Safe and Sufficient Water Fostering Sustainable Communities They come out with annual reports highlighting their initiatives, victories, plans and requirements in favour of the environment. With headquarters in Nw York City, it has some other offices in important locations such as Washington DC, Midwest, Northern Rockies, San Francisco CA, Santa Monica CA and Beijing, China. The issues NRDC deals with are: Issue Areas Global Warming Energy Air Water Oceans Food and Agriculture Wetlands Health Wildlife Environmental Justice U.S. Law & Policy Nuclear Energy Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Urban Solutions Recycling International Issues Transportation