The key to the survival of our species is found in the Amazon rainforest. Yet this magnificent, biodiverse environment, holding half of the remaining tropical rainforest on our planet, depends upon your commitment and action in order to survive.

Indigenous communities, rainforest stewards for uncounted generations, speak for and defend the Amazon. One out of every ten animal species lives in this region, and a full third of all plant species on the planet. We must never forget that the Amazon’s fate parallels that of the global climate, for if left intact it will stem climate chaos, helping us to avoid the tipping point of catastrophe.

For almost two decades Amazon Watch has worked tirelessly to protect the rainforest and advance the rights of indigenous peoples. For almost two decades Amazon Watch has worked tirelessly to protect the rainforest and advance the rights of indigenous peoples. Our work, like our supporters, grows stronger each year and together we’ve already protected millions of acres of pristine rainforest. These efforts are effective because we leverage our strengths and partnerships to strategically focus on the the most crucial areas. We can’t be everywhere and we can’t do it alone, but with your support we’ll have the resources necessary to win more important victories.

Let us show you how. Heading into the final weeks of 2014, we will bring you closer to our work and the elements of the Amazon so precious for our survival. Please make a gift today and demonstrate your commitment to the Amazon and its peoples, and to all life.

With gratitude,

Branden Barber
Engagement Director

Join a special briefing on newly proposed limits to global warming emissions.

EVENT INVITATION
November 17: Briefing from the White House and EPA on Tackling Climate Change

The Union of Concerned Scientists is teaming with the White House and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a special national briefing for UCS supporters about efforts to tackle climate change and increase our country’s use of clean, renewable energy like wind and solar.

Briefing from the White House and EPA on Efforts to Address Climate Change
Date: Monday, November 17
Time: 5:15 p.m. EST

UCS President Ken Kimmell and senior White House and EPA officials will discuss the EPA’s plan to limit global warming emissions from power plants, the single largest source of these emissions in the United States, and other administrative actions to address climate change.

Featured speakers include:

• Ken Kimmell, president, UCS
• Janet McCabe, acting assistant administrator, Office of Air and Radiation, EPA
• Rohan Patel, special assistant to the president and deputy director of intergovernmental affairs, White House

Please join us for this unique opportunity to hear directly from top officials about important efforts to address climate change!

Sincerely,

Angela Anderson
Director, Climate & Energy Program
Union of Concerned Scientists