Greenpeace was born in 1971 when members of the Don't Make a Wave Committee in Vancouver, renamed their organization to better state their purpose: to make a green and peaceful world.
             In 1971, the United States was carrying out atmospheric nuclear tests on a small island called Amchitka (off the west coast of Alaska). This island was not only the last refuge for 3 000 endangered sea otters, home to bald eagles, peregrine falcons and other wildlife but it is situated in one of the most earthquake prone regions in the world.
             Motivated by the idea that a few people could make a difference a small crew set sail from Vancouver on an old fishing boat, determined to put an end to these tests.
             The journey set off a flurry of public interest, and although that particular tests were not stopped, Greenpeace preserved in its protests and nuclear testing was eventually halted there in 1972. Amchitka is now a bird sanctuary.
             Greenpeace has evolved into a global organization campaigning on today's worst environmental issues. They remain independent of governments, political parties and industry. Over two million members worldwide support them. Greenpeace is best known for non-violent direct actions, which raise awareness and bring public opinion to bear on decision makers. Today, public protests are only one of their many strategies. Working with international experts, the conduct scientific, economic, and political research, publicize environmentally sound solutions, and lobby for change.
             Having alerted the world to the connection between the use of fossil fuels and climate destabilization, Greenpeace launched a solar pioneers project in Canada in 1998 to promote the use of solar energy and organize a bulk purchase for individual homeowners. They have also proposed alternatives to harmful fishing technologies and logging practices, developed ozone-sage refrigeration technology, and researched ways in which chlor
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