Posted on 09/08/2001 6:35:52 PM PDT by Helix
< Enviro-Group Finances Caught on 'Web'
By Michael Betsch
CNSNews.com Editorial Assistant
September 07, 2001
(CNSNews.com) - If you've ever wondered from where environmental activists get their money, you're not alone, and a Washington, D.C. think tank is drawing a map to help follow the money.
The Capital Research Center (CRC) is preparing for its Monday launch of Green-Watch.com, an online database and information service that monitors "about 500 or so different environmental groups, focusing on their funding - where their money's coming from and what they're doing with it," said CRC Director of Communications Andrew Walker.
"It's constantly a work in progress," Walker commented. Currently, the site is focusing on domestic environmental organizations such as the San Francisco, Calif.-based Sierra Club and Eugene, Ore.-based Earth First.
Also included in the database will be information on some international organizations that use the U.S. for their base of operation.
"What you see is that a lot of the international ones end up really being based in America or affiliates are connected with American organizations," said Walker, who noted Greenpeace International as an example. The militant environmental group is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
Most of the funding information uncovered and reported by CRC is the result of combing through public records. "Nonprofit groups have to file what's called a 990 form with the IRS," said Walker. "That's public knowledge that you can get a copy of that and see who is funding them - where their large donations come from."
CRC started building its database for the Green-Watch.com site about 2 years ago, Walker said and now, "it's gotten to the point where we're ready to take it public."
So far, I haven't found any monetary info on Bullitt Foundation except that they are "partners" with many other groups in CERES which is a very interesting site to visit. http://www.ceres.org
According to their conference notes, seen here http://www.ceres.org/conference/notes/global_codes.htm they seem to be interested in subjecting all corporations to Global (UN style) environmental regulations.
For a list of organizations which are a part of this coalition, click herehttp://www.ceres.org/organizations/coalitionmembers/index.html
I promise you, the list has many partners you might not expect.
America's fossil fuel habit pumps out 25% of the world's carbon dioxide emissions. May I suggest that THEY walk instead of ride or fly!
The Bush energy plan does not demonstrate any concern about public health or our existing legislation to protect the American people.
The Bush energy plan puts a great deal of faith into unreliable and dangerous strategies.
In the energy plan released this week, the Bush Administration has failed in its duty to protect the American people.
The plan protects only the health of the oil, coal, and electricity industries, while leaving our nation dangerously exposed to health hazards.
I take it they don't like the Bush energy plan!
Okay, so what the hell do they suggest we use?!
I hope for our sake the tide is turning.
Thanks for your post, good one as always.
I urge everyone to read it to understand what is happening to our education system and other vulnerable areas. It may also prompt one to ask why foundations contribute so much to ecology groups.
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Thanks for posting this, Howie
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