For my son — and all our families

We need supporters like you to fuel our fight for justice.

Kathleen, in just a moment, I'm going to ask you to join me in this fight for our one and only home — planet Earth — with a giving season contribution to Greenpeace USA. But first, I wanted to take some time to share with you how my fight for environmental justice began at home. About a decade ago, my son's pediatrician informed me that the pollution in our community was a key factor in his worsening asthma attacks. I've been under no illusions as to the challenges facing marginalized populations in the United States. However, this was a whole new wake-up call for me: Even in the safety of our own homes, we can't escape the negative impacts of institutional racism, which goes hand in hand with the climate crisis. See, each stage of the life cycles of oil, gas, and coal generates toxic air and water pollution, as well as greenhouse gas emissions that drive the global climate crisis. Exposure to fossil fuel pollution is linked to illness, chronic diseases, and premature death. And the fossil fuel companies AND local politicians are all too aware of their greed's human toll. In fact, they've relied on discriminatory practices like redlining to relegate the most disenfranchised communities to the most toxic areas within town borders, deemed "sacrifice zones." It makes me sick to my stomach — literally. I know that the fight for environmental justice in our country, not to mention my son's health, is inextricable from the fight for racial justice and economic equity. And as I've risen to a position of leadership within this incredible organization, it's always been my number one priority to fight for those on the front lines of this multilevel crisis — voices that too often go unheard. It's sadly true: We are living in a society where those with the power to make real change are doing so only for those already gifted with privilege and power. But that doesn't mean we can just give up. So as long as I have a voice, I will always raise it to expose the willful negligence of corrupt leaders who consider any community an "acceptable loss" for corporate gains. But I'm just one person; it will take all of us working together to put an end to the climate crisis. Because if we don't, it will surely put an end to us. That's why I can personally attest that Greenpeace USA is a crucial ally in the fight for our homes. We're an independent, campaigning organization, so we refuse to take a single cent from corporations or the government. All we've accomplished, and everything we have left to accomplish, is thanks to supporters like you who fuel our fight for justice across the country. So this Giving Tuesday, I hope you'll join us in the fight once more with a generous donation of $20, $50, or anything you can manage — because with our homes on the line, the time for action is now. MAKE A GIFT Thank you for your solidarity in the fight for our homes, Ebony Twilley Martin Greenpeace USA Co-Executive Director Greenpeace USA never takes a dime from corporations or governments. Everything we do is thanks to the generous support of people like you! DONATE NOW facebook twitter website instagram Greenpeace 702 H Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20001 | 1-800-722-6995 Greenpeace Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(4) organization. As a result of our effective work for new environmental policies, contributions are not tax-deductible. If you wish to no longer receive our emails, you may Unsubscribe. We value your privacy. If you have any questions about how we use your information please read our privacy policy.