Center for Biological Diversity2010年年度报告.pdf

1、CENTER FOR BIOLOGICALD I V E R S I T YANNUAL REPORT2010Its been a year of devastating wildlife crises:the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico,bats dying by the millions from a fast-moving disease,species in the Arctic and beyond struggling against the ravages of a rapidly warming climate.All thi

2、s has happened against a backdrop of energy disasters,including the specter of a nuclear meltdown in Japan and another deadly explosion at a coal mine in West Virginia.These are difficult times,and yet the U.S.Congress seems more determined than ever to shore up its support for the fossil-fuel indus

3、try,ignore the species extinction crisis and stop vital curbs on greenhouse gas emissions.To fight back,the Center supported by more than 300,000 members and activists has expanded the scope and ambition of what we do,allowing us to go toe-to-toe with those who would trade away the future of life on

4、 Earth for short-term profits and political expedience.From our origins in direct action to defend western species and habitat,weve evolved to bring down greater Goliaths battling giant corporations and bully governments,saving iconic species in the melting Arctic,facing off with the NRA to stop lea

5、d from poisoning tens of millions of animals across the country every year,and calling out BP and the government for the negligence that led to the Gulf tragedy.Were leading the fight to save bats from white-nose syndrome;taking on the crucial issue of overpopulation,where many fear to tread;protect

6、ing and creating a viable future for bluefin tuna,sage grouse,wolverines and hundreds of other species;and using groundbreaking legal strategies to tackle the monolithic problem of climate change.We dont always win.But we always fight as hard as we can.And because of you,our members and supporters,t