Having a voice
“We have an office in China. We work with Beijing University. And a group of law professors there has started an environmental clinic much like what we did here in the US almost 40 years ago,” says Adams. “They are now representing citizens on a wide range of pollution cases. They are fighting back and actually having a big impact on China. China doesn’t want its citizens to protest. And a lot of protesting has been going on about the environment. So they have allowed much more freedom for people to stand up and let the government know what’s wrong with their environment.designer coach handbags In Africa, the same thing is true.”
Adams’ hope is to inspire more people around the globe to become part of the environmental movement. “I encourage people through the Voice of America’s wonderful voice to remember that they can do a lot to protect the environment. Their voices are very, very important. coach handbags sale We need to hear from all of the people who care about the environment. We need them to support the work of the environmental world. We think of them as we think of nature. They are very much part of it.”
Adams led the NRDC for 36 years, and remains on its Board of Trustees. Today, he is chairman of the Open Space Institute, working to purchase scenic and natural land in New England to protect it from development.
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