We each have a responsibility to care for our planet.
RaisingVoicesUSA focuses on local, state, national and global issues that affect science research and public health in relation to the environment and climate change. We are dedicated to helping members become involved with local and national environmental projects and efforts.
The Committee advocates:
- Environmental community service
- Commitment to environmental mentoring
- Strong partnerships with neighbors, business and community
- Staying informed and disseminating information on issues relevant to the committee
- Taking local, regional and national positive and proactive action on issues relevant to the committee
Our members commit to:
- Emphasize continuous environmental improvement
- Commit to communication and interaction with the public
- Emphasize compliance with relevant environmental laws and regulations
- Keeping themselves and others informed about issues of interest to the committee
Tools and Information
BBC News – Science and Environment
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Greenpeace International – News
The Economic Times – Environmental News
New York Times – Climate and Environment
The Economist – Nature and the Environment | Science and Technology
Related Projects and Organizations
Citizen’s Climate Lobby Long Island
Environmental Advocates New York
Long Island Progressive Coalition
Association for Women In Science (AWIS)
Our Activists
Activist Profile: Karin Johnson
Our Activist Profile series highlights RaisingVoicesUSA members who have found their path to civic engagement by raising their voice for the issues they’re most passionate about. Want to be featured? Contact us at info@raisingvoicesusa.org to learn more. Issue/Cause: Environment What was your first experience as an activist and what brought …