Dear NRDC Activist,

I wanted to reach out to you personally to let you know about an exciting opportunity to help power our fight for the environment in and out of court:

An anonymous donor is matching all gifts to NRDC through Giving Tuesday, up to a game-changing $250,000. Even $2 will make a difference!

I hope you'll help. Because the challenges before us are big, and the clock is ticking.

Endless oil and gas drilling. Clearcutting of vital ancient forests. Climate-busting greenhouse gas emissions. More frequent and intense extreme weather — storms, wildfires, drought. Dumping of plastics and toxic wastes that pollute surrounding communities. All this and more is choking the life from our world.

But it is not too late — and the window of opportunity to act is now.

We have the solutions, and they not only cut climate pollution, they create jobs. They lower consumer costs. They stimulate the economy. They reduce harmful pollution — especially in low-income communities and communities of color — and they make people healthier.

A better future is within our grasp.

So what are we willing to do to secure this better future? NRDC is willing to fight. And I know you are too.

Will you donate any amount, even just $2, and support NRDC's work to defend our environment in and out of court? Make your gift by midnight on Giving Tuesday and your contribution will go twice as far to support this fight.

Since 1970, we've been suing polluters, holding governments accountable, and defending our natural world from all sorts of environmental threats.

And it's the generous contributions from people like you — everyday people that care so deeply for this planet — that make it all possible.

It's your gift today that gives NRDC's legal masterminds the resources needed to take on even the most well-funded polluters in court, and win.

Your critical support is how our scientists can have the means to better understand what's behind our planet's challenges and provide the solutions needed for its survival.

And your special donation is what allows our campaigners to reach millions of people, move decision-makers on big issues, and trigger game-changing wins at the state and federal levels.

We've got our work cut out for us. But we refuse to give up. And we hope you will join us.

Together, we can build a cleaner, healthier, more equitable and prosperous world. And we won't back down until we do.

Thanks for fighting by our side.

Sincerely,

Manish Bapna
President, NRDC

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) Who is the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)? Founded in 1970, NRDC combines the expertise of some 700 scientists, lawyers, and advocates with the power of more than 3 million members and online activists to confront our planet's most pressing problems. We believe all people deserve the right to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. How does my gift make an impact? Your donation powers NRDC's team of lawyers, scientists, and campaigners who are fighting in and out of court to protect our environment. NRDC knows how to use the courts to uphold the law and will do it whenever necessary — no matter who is president. NRDC's renowned team of environmental litigators filed more than 150 lawsuits against the Trump Administration's unlawful actions. Of the cases that have been preliminarily or finally resolved, NRDC has scored victories in nearly 90 percent so far! What are the most urgent threats facing our environment? After Trump packed federal courts, including the Supreme Court, everything is on the table: clean air, clean water, imperiled wildlife, and our one remaining chance to avert a complete climate catastrophe. America's biggest polluters are poised to launch a barrage of attacks aimed squarely at taking down the very pillars of environmental protection. What are others saying about NRDC? "One of the nation's most powerful environmental groups."       – The New York Times "Even by environmentalist standards, this is a relentless group of lawyers and scientists."       – Worth Magazine "NRDC is, by many accounts, the most effective lobbying and litigating group on environmental issues."       – The Wall Street Journal Named one of the top 10 charities changing the world.       – CNBC Give with confidence. Rated 4 out of 4 stars, and scored 96 out of 100 points by Charity Navigator.