The concept of the Earth Charter, a set of principles and guidelines to promote a new global ethic for a sustainable way of life, grew out of the 1992 Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit. In 1997, the Earth Charter Commission proposed a Benchmark Draft of the proposal, and in April 1999, a second version of the draft was published. The Campaign is actively seeking comments on the latest proposal - add your voice and fill out their online survey. Global warming is causing a shift in the planet's weather patterns. Join EarthAction's campaign to halt the devastating increase in greenhouse gas emissions by supporting renewable energy systems.
Old growth forests support wildlife and contribute to clean air.
They are being destroyed at an unprecedented rate for profit at the expense of the health of our environment. Help stop the destruction by becoming a member of the Rainforest Action Network. GE ingredients should not be used unless they are fully tested and labeled. The Organic Consumers Association has launched Food Agenda 2000, a campaign to make organic food, genetic engineering and factory farming a national debate to be considered by the media, elected officials and regulatory agencies. Send a letter to the Food and Drug Administration to stop the sub-therapeutic use of antibiotics with farm animals.