Living in Greece we see vividly the extent of man's impact on the landscape.. Anarchic land and water use, deforestation, subsidy farming, and the refusal to address the political issue of waste management have blighted more of the Greek countryside in fifty years than humans managed in the previous 5000. Environmental degradation is a major threat to a fragile Mediterranean ecosystem and with it the Greek tourist economy. Global warming could turn Greece into a desert.
HELADA calls on our elected representatives in the U.S. to support the fight against global warming and eroding environmental standards through:
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Carbon taxes and other ways to limit the human contribution to global warming |
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Ending the politicization of the EPA and other federal and state bodies |
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Economic incentives to sustainable lifestyles. |
In Greece we support local environmental groups, encourage recycling at the community level, and urge improved environmental education. For Earth Day 2005, HELADA sponsored a successful, highly enjoyable beach clean-up at Rhamnous.
We encourage HELADA members to become informed and participate in Greek environmental groups. Some groups include:
| World Wildlife Fund Greece |
Filellinon
26, Athens 10558 Tel:
210-3314893 |
| Elliniki Etaireia (EE) (The Greek Society for the Protection of the Environment and Cultural Heritage) | http://www.ellinikietairia.gr/english.asp |
| Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA) | http://www.helmepa.gr/index1.htm
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| MOm/Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk Seal | www.mom.gr |
| Greenpeace Greece | www.greenpeace.gr |
| Arcturus (protecting bears) | www.arcturos.gr |
| Greek Ornithological Society | www.ornithologiki.gr |
| Greek Society for the Protection of Nature | www.eepf.gr |
| Mediterranean Association to Save the Sea Turtles | www.medasset.gr |
Some articles of interest regarding the environment and politics include:
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April 13, 2005 |
Derrick Z. Jackson The Boston Globe |
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