Campaigning for the Earth 英三 1 13 th Jan. 2014

Summary The crew on the Phyllis Cormack included a doctor, a geographer, an engineer, and three journalists. Vehement opposition of the test from politicians, scientists, government and environmental agencies, as well as the residents of the Aleutian Islands.

Summary Sadly, the ship and her crew did not reach Amchitka and failed to prevent the nuclear test from occurring. Greenpeace representatives from around the world meet each year to discuss environment issues and concerns of the global community.

Summary The voyage of the Phyllis Cormack did not succeed in stopping the nuclear test, but this peaceful demonstration did have a very positive outcome. It attracted world-wide attention and gave birth to the international movement now called Greenpeace.

Summary Today, Greenpeace is an international, non-profit organization with offices in more than forty countries throughout Asia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific. Its headquarters is in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Each office has its own board of directors and agenda based on the unique needs of its region.

Summary Greenpeace is committed to making the public aware of environmental abuses. Greenpeace is currently working in six major areas where there is significant threat to the environment. The first two areas address radiation an chemical contaminants.

Summary The third area of concern is the threat posed to the environment by genetically engineered food ingredients, which cause irreversible biological pollution and many types of health risks.

Summary A fourth item on the Greenpeace agenda is the protection of marine life. Greenpeace is also engaged in educating the world community about the effects of global warming. Greenpeace actively supports measures that will protect the remaining ancient forests of the world.

Summary With more than 80 percent of the world’s forests already gone, preserving what we have left seems more urgent than ever.

True or False ____ More than 80 percent of the world’s forests already gone. ____ The Phyllis Cormack and her crew reached Amchitka and succeed to prevent the nuclear test from occurring. T F

True or False ____ The third area of concern is the threat posed to the environment by genetically engineered food ingredients, which cause reversible biological pollution and many types of health risks. ____ Greenpeace headquartered is in more than 40 countries. F F

True or False ____ The voyage of the Phyllis Cormack did not succeed in stopping the nuclear test, but this peaceful demonstration did have a very positive outcome. ____ Greenpeace is committed to making the public aware of environmental abuses. T T

True or False ____ Greenpeace is currently working in six major areas where there is significant threat to the environment. ____ The crew on the Phyllis Cormack included a social worker, a teacher, an engineer, and a politician. T F