As I write in Chapter 1 of the report, in comparison to the relative diversity in goals
among national environmental groups historically, conservative think tanks, advocacy groups and aligned industry associations are marked by a much narrower outlook focused on limited government, reduced regulation and economic growth.
Based on the analysis in Chapter 1 of the Climate Shift report, it is no longer tenable to assert a David vs. Goliath narrative when it comes to comparing the financial resources of the major
national environmental groups and their opponents
among conservative
groups and industry associations.
The 45
environmental groups were selected from
among the major
national environmental organizations analyzed by political scientist Christopher Bosso in his book Environment Inc: From Grassroots to Beltway, an award - winning study of the history, financing and political strategies of the U.S.
environmental movement.
The project's local contractors included: AECOM, Aero Mechanical Inc., AIS Observers, Aladdin Electric, Badd Brothers, Bay Crane New England, Blount Boats, Challenge Electronics, Communication Systems Inc., DiPrete Engineering, Duffy & Shanley, E.W. Audet, Eagle Elevator, ESS
Group, Essex Newbury, Fuss & O'Neill, GeoEnvironmental, GZA, Hart Engineering, Hinckley Allen, Inspire
Environmental, Keough & Sweeney, Mayforth
Group, Meridan Ocean Services, Mott MacDonald,
National Grid, Rhode Island Fast Ferry's Atlantic Wind Transfers, Specialty Diving Services, VHB, Waterson Terminal Services, and WF Shea,
among others.