A Brief History:

Greenpeace is an international environmental action group that focuses on using non-violent means of protest to attempt to expose environmental problems around the world today and to try to persuade other parties to make the changes necessary for a better and healthier future. 

The Power of a Nuclear Explosion

In 1971, a small group of dedicated activists sailed to a remote island in Alaska called Amchitka. This was soon to be the site of an underground United States nuclear weapon experimental detonation. However, at the same time this island was the last home for about 3000 members of an endangered species of sea otter, several bald eagles, peregrines, falcons, and many other species at risk. Though they were stopped before making it to the island, their voices were heard; the bomb never went off and no more experiments were conducted on the island, which was later designated as a wildlife sanctuary. 

Today, Greenpeace works solely on the support of its over 2.8 million supporters from over 40 different countries to continue its mission of creating a greener and more sustainable planet. Based in Amsterdam, Greenpeace does not accept donations from any major corporations or political entities to preserve its autonomy in decision-making. Some of the main problems targeted by Greenpeace today include: global climate change, nuclear and toxic pollution, threats to rain-forests and marine biology, and worldwide peace and disarmament.