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John Passacantando

John Passacantando

Former Executive Director of Greenpeace USA

John Passacantando’s career has taken him from Wall Street to philanthropy to a leading role in the global.

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John Passacantando’s career has taken him from Wall Street to philanthropy to a leading role in the global fight to stop climate change. He worked for Jude Wanniski -the “high priest” of supply side economics in the US – and is a committed practitioner of non-violent civil disobedience as taught by Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. He has a master’s degree in economics from New York University, as well as a record of a dozen arrests for engaging in peaceful protest. He has been quoted in most major newspapers, appeared on major TV and radio news programs and has been a regular commentator on environmental issues.

Passacantando completed eight years as executive director of Greenpeace USA in 2008, the longest serving director in the history of the organization. He was instrumental in guiding a tremendous shift in public awareness and concern about the conditions of our planet. As the environment is one of America’s greatest concerns, this issue now crosses all lines: progressive, conservative, young, old. In fact, many corporations are changing the way that they do business, balancing how to positively impact the bottom line with the quality of life that affects us all.

In spite of this progress, the situation is still serious. The Federal government continues to establish roadblocks and thwart international cooperative efforts. Developing nations are adding to the problem. Many corporations still continue to pollute, and many individuals are not on board with a greener, less wasteful, more energy-efficient lifestyle. Passacantando outlines “The State of the Planet” but goes beyond just raising awareness about the extent of the problem; he proposes solutions: positive actions that individuals, organizations, and communities can engage in to improve our environment before it is too late.

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Your Environment, My Environment: A Fight for Survival

The State of the Planet

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ECU 506 Ozone Action with John Passacantando
Global Warming Story Tour Intro by John Passacantando

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