Making Waves The Origins and Future of Greenpeace

About this book

In 1971, when nuclear tests were being carried out on a small island off the coast of Alaska, a small group of people, believing that a few individuals could make a difference, set sail on an old fishing boat determined to put an end to the testing. Few dreamed they would go on to become the largest environmental protection agency in the world. Today, with offices in over 30 countries, supported by more than 3 million members worldwide, accredited with more than 26 international treaties, Greenpeace remains an independent, non-partisan and non-profit organisation. Written by one of the founding members, Making Waves is an important part of the history of the environmental movement. It explains in detail the origins of the organisation; the identity and motivation of the people first involved, their adventures and experiences and about the development of the high profile campaign methods which continue to work for Greenpeace even to this day.

Contents

PART I: MAKING OF A RADICAL
- Early Influences
- A Turning Point
- In a Family Way
- Radicalization
- Leaving the USA
- Greenpeace is Conceived

PART II: CONFRONTING THE BOMB
- Preparations
- Assessing the Crew
- The Crossing
- An Epiphany
- Getting Busted
- Decisions. Decisions
- Heroes
- The Bomb Goes Off

PART III: GREENPEACE IS BEAUTIFUL
- An Expanding Vision
- Back to the Land
- Green Movement Roots
- Survival on the Farm

PART IV: GREEN ACTION
- Real Politique
- The Greens Organize
- Greenpeace Calls
- The Cruise Catcher
- You Can't Sink a Rainbow
- Green Power

PART V: AS IF SURVIVAL MATTERS
- Watersheds
- Towards a Global Green Constitution
- UNCED
- Reflections

APPENDIX: Technical Analysis and Risks of Nuclear Testing on Amchitka

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