Greenpeace

Hey everyone, I’m the newest member of the Greenpeace family working out of the Washington, DC office. I have made it through my first week and have to say that I am loving it here. To celebrate, I’ve put together my very own top ten list. If David Letterman can put together a top ten list – why can’t I?

Top Ten Things I learned my first week at Greenpeace:

10. Steller sea lions are still in trouble. And, even though they are “stellar” creatures, that isn’t how you spell their name.

9. There are solar panels on the roof of our building—I’m told they are used to heat up our water supply. Pretty cool!

8. Digg This and De.Li.Cious aren’t just groovy terms from the 70s, they are actual social networking websites. Who knew?

7. Everything leaks—secrets from the new Harry Potter book and nuclear power plants are examples of how leaks can occur even when everyone tries their “very best” to ensure that they won’t.

6. There are a lot of Vegetarians working here—as a vegetarian myself, I feel I’m in good company!

5. Now I don't feel obligated to stop and fill out the Greenpeace canvasser’s surveys on every corner, I can just tell them I too work for Greenpeace.

4. I better start exercising more – my co-workers enjoy sharing yummy baked goods.  So far this week, I have had vegan banana bread with chocolate chips, donuts and brownies.

3. Project Hot Seat is an awesome on-the ground and in-communities campaign to stop global warming.

2. Greenpeace has 5 ships. The biggest, Esperanza, is in the Bering Sea conducting scientific surveys of and working with native Alaskan communities to push for sustainable fishing practices. And, there is a live web cam on the ship where you can check out views from the deck without getting sea sick.

1.  From students to activists and volunteers—there are so many energetic and passionate people trying to save the planet. And, it’s infectious!

Whew – there’s my list. Keep up the good work, everyone!