My first experience with Greenpeace was seeing them stand outside the Apple stores bombarding people with a clipboard showing traumatizing images of human impacts on Mother Nature. One day, the guilt got to me and I signed up, feeling like a hypocrite considering the fact that I was buying a brand new IPhone and swiping my credit card to contribute money to this cause. Now, I receive emails updating me on the organization; oh and I got a GreenPeace sticker. A few months of automatic withdrawals from my account led me to decided I had done my part and couldn't afford it anymore.
I don't think there are enough advocates for the environment- the first organization I think of is Greenpeace, honestly. Does this mean they have marketed themselves better than other advocates for the planet? Do more advocates for the environment need to stand outside the apple store? This is kind of sad but also a great way to get people's attention, considering the masses that use IPhones.
***NEWS*** RUSSIA CHARGES GREENPEACE ACTIVISTS WITH PIRACY Greenpeace is using social media outlets to spread awareness over more than environmental controversies, but to also fight for their activists. They are currently fighting to save imprisoned activists accused of piracy. Their Facebook page, one of their many communication mediums, even includes a post urging people to write to the hostages, the Arctic 30. They are using images, many with short and powerful messages to spread awareness and rally supporters for the causes they believe in; in my opinion they have done a great job doing so. 
Greenpeace utilizes all venues when it comes to social media!
Greenpeace on Twitter
Greenpeace on Facebook
Greenpeace on Instagram
Greenpeace on Tmblr
Greenpeace on YouTube
Greenpeace on Pinterest
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