Comments on: Tell Us Why You Chose to Invest in EDF

By: Pamela Mota e Cunha

Pamela Mota e Cunha — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:26:05 +0000

I support the efforts of EDF in their fight against global warming. The environment and natural resources that are being depleted make this one of the more critical and important issues of our time. I am confident that the new administration will find alternative energy sources to ensure the future of our planets natural resources and environment.

By: Kevin Krejci

Kevin Krejci — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:31:55 +0000

The EDF tagline "Finding Ways That Work" sums up my view of EDF. They really work well with industry to find real solutions.

In the end, waste is wasteful, and our health is our wealth. If we choose to be wasteful and pollute the planet that supports our livelihood, we're not doing ourselves nor future generations any good. Any good business person understands this, and good business people have a long term perspective, even if they are greedy and selfish. There is green in green, and EDF is helping industry find ways to succeed while embracing sustainability. I've seen representatives of EDF at many of the industry tradeshows and events I attend, and always pleased with their spirit of leadership and cooperation to "find ways that work". As consumers, we all make a difference with our purchase decisions, and industry is listening. EDF is helping us all to make these connections so we can all make an impact. Rewarding the good behavior of corporations is good for all of us, and our kids whose planet we are borrowing.

It's time our economy gets measured by our health and happiness more than by the quantity of "goods" we can crank out in our factories or the "price" of the stock market. With my donation, I hope EDF can continue to find ways that work, transforming both consumers and industry to value "value" more than "price", and see the great benefits of living in tune with mother nature…

By: Linda Morse-Robertson

Linda Morse-Robertson — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:36:13 +0000

I donate because my heart breaks whenever I read,or see, of another animal losing ground on Mother Earth. Having been in an animal related business for 33 years, I became acutely aware of how small changes could affect an animal's health, both physically and emotionaly. Multiply that by infinity, and this is what we are faced with and what our legacy may be. Money for us is minimal right now, but giving what I can is my duty, and dues, for being on this planet.

By: learnfrench

learnfrench — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 03:46:37 +0000

We have no right to dominate the earth as we have, and I fear that if we continue down the same path, we're going to end up "doing ourselves in." Nature is so amazingly wonderful. But every species that disappears through our selfishness is one step closer to that for us. Of course, it'll be the poorest countries who will suffer the most. The United States needs to take the lead in fighting global warming. It's time to be proactive.

Stephanie Maughan

By: Sherry & Sam Williams

Sherry & Sam Williams — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:31:28 +0000

We contribute because we can, because the Earth needs sponsors, animals need us to care for them and because we need the Earth. Need her to be the white/green & blue ball, rotating in space, sheltering numerous species, many still unknown. Need her to provide seasons to break the vastness of desert, provide a steady drip in rain forests, need all the sounds of all the insects and birds and small things as they go about their days and nights, we need the mystery, the soft breezes, lifting branches and twigs, we need to believe we will always be able to look up into the sky at night and see the stars, see the Milky Way touching the Earth just as we wish to touch the heavens.

By: Poppy Cannon-Reese

Poppy Cannon-Reese — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:59:30 +0000

I am a painter working on a series of waterfall paintings in oil on canvas. My father was a civil engineer who designed irrigation systems in California. My father died 5 years ago, having instilled in me the importance of maintaining clean water systems. I spent last summer hiking the waterfalls of Jamaica, Hawaii and Portland, Oregon and in a moment of clarity, decided if I am going to make a career change from being a costume designer to being a painter, I am going to dedicate a portion of my income from painting to protecting our environment and preserving clean water systems. I looked into several charity organizations to partner with in this endeavor and chose the EDF because of it's emphasis on national preservation of resources. I hope to have an account that makes a significant contribution as I pursue marketing my paintings.

By: Jill

Jill — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:40:59 +0000

Though I work for the oil companies, I've been donating to NRDC and other groups like that for years. I feel strongly that we need to protect the environment that we utilize for our uses. Thank God for those people willing to take corporations and government to court to hold them accountable. I'll continue making donations the rest of my life.

By: rkg21

rkg21 — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:42:43 +0000

in terms of environmental charities, i chose to donate to EDF because i was impressed by the 4-star charity navigator rating & the opportunity to participate in a matching grant. it tripled the value of my donation & made me feel proud–as though i had done more than i could actually afford to. i have worked in non-profits (museums) for my entire professional career & it is crucial to fundraise in an efficient manner, particularly if you truly care about the issue you are supporting. to be honest, i work part-time for CCE & as well-meaning as they are, they are inefficient when it comes to fundraising. besides, who can resist that photo of those polar bears! we should do all we can to save those magnificent creatures.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:59:56 +0000

It is truly a tragedy what we are doing to the planet, as if we have forgotten that our fate is intertwined with it. Every second we hinder the future of our own species- so young and full of potential. More heartbraking is that we are bringing thousands of innocent other species down with us, a guilt we should all be feeling. Through this organization and many others like it, the true good of humanity is on display. Thank you all for donating and lending your wisdom to the cause; may our efforts lead to a clean energy nation.

By: Gregory Close

Gregory Close — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:30:12 +0000

In 2001, I visited the Great Barrier Reef for the first time. This is the most beautiful thing imaginable, teaming with life, like a giant aquarium. I'll never forget it. The warming of the seas and increased acidity of the water is already having an effect on the reef. At any given time, 10-20% is bleached, which essentially means dead. Scientists say another couple of degrees will devastate the reef. I want this treasure to be around for our kids. The time for denial is over. CO2 is a pollutant, and should be regulated and aggressively phased out, just like we did with the chemicals that caused the ozone hole. The longer we wait, the more damage is done.