Profiling the Typical Environmentalist
Environmentalists are people who cares deeply about the environment.
They are very outspoken and passionate about their cause.
Most are just peaceful advocates who do their best to inform and educate the public about their passion.
Often environmentalists are wrongly perceived to be extremist because of their level of intensity and passion for their cause.
They will protest, debate and even strike for the betterment of mankind.
Environmentalists come from all walks of life, they can be your neighborhood everyday, average citizens or they could be your high profile politicians or well known celebrities.
Environmentalists are strong in their beliefs in protecting the environment and live their lives according to those principles.
They will even adjust their lifestyles according to their beliefs.
Many environmentalists do not even drive.
They prefer to walk or carpool or take the mass transit.
Those who do drive will use hybrid cars or alternative fuels.
Many will abstain from certain foods, either because of the inhumane way they are caught or slaughtered.
Many are conscientious around their homes as well, using alternative energy sources and energy efficient appliances.
In addition they may grow their own food, use compost and recycle in every possible way.
Environmentalists campaign and advertise on behalf of their chosen organization.
They will make an effort to educate and influence the general public on the issues closest to their hearts.
The issues include harmful effects of global warming, on the changes to our climate and the depleting resources in the world we live in.
Air pollution, soil erosion, deforestation, endangered species are some of the issues they hope to bring to the attention of others.
Environmentalists are lovers of nature and wildlife.
They have hobbies that relates to nature and usually love animals.
Some people view extreme environmentalists as 'crazy' or eccentric people who go overboard with their efforts.
However, in most cases it is not true.
Most environmentalists follow average lifestyles in regular neighborhoods and dress, act and look like normal people.
Most environmentalists hope to make a difference in this world in their own way.
Environmentalists are conscientious, good, responsible citizens.
They advocate for the greater good and wants to do their part to make this world a better place.
Today some form of recognition is accorded to grassroots environmentalists.
The Goldman Environmental Prize is the world's largest prize honoring grassroots environmentalists.
Founded in 1990 by Richard and Rhonda Goldman, the Goldman Environmental Prize awards annually US$125,000 to heroes from each of the world's six inhabited continents.
They are very outspoken and passionate about their cause.
Most are just peaceful advocates who do their best to inform and educate the public about their passion.
Often environmentalists are wrongly perceived to be extremist because of their level of intensity and passion for their cause.
They will protest, debate and even strike for the betterment of mankind.
Environmentalists come from all walks of life, they can be your neighborhood everyday, average citizens or they could be your high profile politicians or well known celebrities.
Environmentalists are strong in their beliefs in protecting the environment and live their lives according to those principles.
They will even adjust their lifestyles according to their beliefs.
Many environmentalists do not even drive.
They prefer to walk or carpool or take the mass transit.
Those who do drive will use hybrid cars or alternative fuels.
Many will abstain from certain foods, either because of the inhumane way they are caught or slaughtered.
Many are conscientious around their homes as well, using alternative energy sources and energy efficient appliances.
In addition they may grow their own food, use compost and recycle in every possible way.
Environmentalists campaign and advertise on behalf of their chosen organization.
They will make an effort to educate and influence the general public on the issues closest to their hearts.
The issues include harmful effects of global warming, on the changes to our climate and the depleting resources in the world we live in.
Air pollution, soil erosion, deforestation, endangered species are some of the issues they hope to bring to the attention of others.
Environmentalists are lovers of nature and wildlife.
They have hobbies that relates to nature and usually love animals.
Some people view extreme environmentalists as 'crazy' or eccentric people who go overboard with their efforts.
However, in most cases it is not true.
Most environmentalists follow average lifestyles in regular neighborhoods and dress, act and look like normal people.
Most environmentalists hope to make a difference in this world in their own way.
Environmentalists are conscientious, good, responsible citizens.
They advocate for the greater good and wants to do their part to make this world a better place.
Today some form of recognition is accorded to grassroots environmentalists.
The Goldman Environmental Prize is the world's largest prize honoring grassroots environmentalists.
Founded in 1990 by Richard and Rhonda Goldman, the Goldman Environmental Prize awards annually US$125,000 to heroes from each of the world's six inhabited continents.
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