Dear NRDC Activist,

As 2022 comes to a close, I hope you'll take a moment to consider the state of our planet.

This is a critical moment. Imperiled species like the North Atlantic right whale are disappearing. Bees and other pollinators essential to the future of our food supply are dying off. Oceans are turning into dumping grounds. And the climate crisis is accelerating at an alarming rate, spurring more frequent and intense extreme weather like storms, floods, wildfires, and droughts.

The world is in crisis — but it's not too late.

I'm eager to share some good news with you today: Starting now, every dollar you donate to support NRDC's work will be TRIPLED, up to $400,000.

Donate just $5 to NRDC and make 3x the impact to help solve our planet's greatest crises. Your tax-deductible gift will be TRIPLE MATCHED, up to $400,000, but only until December 31st.

WE have the power and the responsibility to stand up for this planet and all of its inhabitants.

I want you to imagine...

...polluters pushing to undo any regulation in their way...and being blocked by a team of NRDC lawyers who are backed with THREE TIMES the resources to stop them. Your 3x matched donation of $5 stops polluters >>

...pollinators like the rusty patched bumblebee on the edge of extinction...getting a life-saving reprieve from toxic pesticides thanks to THREE TIMES the support from you. Donate $5 and make 3x the impact for pollinators >>

...scientists and policy analysts desperately racing against the clock...getting TRIPLE the investments they need to confront the climate crisis. Make your triple matched gift of $5 to solve our climate crisis >>

That's the power you have, to fuel game-changing wins for our environment in 2023.

And thanks to this 3x MATCH, you have a chance to do more, to go bigger, and to secure the transformative changes our planet needs to survive.

Make a tax-deductible year-end donation to NRDC now and it'll be 3x MATCHED to fight polluters, defend endangered wildlife, and advance bold climate solutions. Every $ = $$$, up to $400,000, until December 31. Even $5 makes a real difference.

As overwhelming as the challenges facing our planet seem, I am not despondent. If anything, these last few years have proven NRDC's tenacity, strength, and resilience.

Countless victories against the previous Trump administration's environmental assaults. Historic new policies and investments to heal our climate and speed the transition to a clean energy economy. And most importantly, a movement of people like you who continue to show up, to act, and to give to help save our planet.

TRIPLE your impact to combat climate change, save endangered species, and stop polluters with your 3x MATCHED year-end gift of just $5 to NRDC. All gifts are 100% tax-deductible.

Thank you for your support, especially now during this critical fundraising season. Together, we are going to build a cleaner, healthier, more equitable future.

Sincerely,

Manish Bapna
President, NRDC

P.S. I know we can prevail for our planet if we have your support. Thanks for making your 3x matched gift to our year-end campaign, and for helping us reach our $400,000 goal.

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.