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These organizations help individuals and communities push back against polluters and/or pollution in general. They can help with practical actions such as monitoring and reporting, to more intensive activities such as lawsuits against polluters.
International organizations can be a good choice if you don't have local organizations, otherwise it may be better to focus on local organizations which will generally have a better understanding of and experience with local laws and regulations, to help you win against polluters.
The following are listed by location, and alphabetically. These generally have a focus on topics including monitoring, restricting, legislation, litigation, and other practical activities. For clean ups, conservation, and educational options you may want to check the section beneath this one for specific activities.
ClimateWorks Foundation "connects funders and implementers to build and scale durable climate solutions."
Clean Air Asia "is an international non-governmental organization leading the regional mission for better air quality, and healthier, more livable cities throughout Asia. Our mission is to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in Asia and contribute to the development of a more sustainable, equitable and healthier region."
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) "Protecting and conserving our natural heritage, predicting weather and environmental conditions, preventing and managing pollution, promoting clean growth and a sustainable environment for present and future generations."
Louisiana
Louisiana Bucket Brigade "uses grassroots action to hold the petrochemical industry and government accountable for the true costs of pollution. We work to create an informed, healthy society that hastens the transition from fossil fuels." it looks like they use air, water, and soil samples to help communities, and teach communities how to do these types of monitoring.
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) which looks like it is a government program, so it might have more teeth than the others. You can file a complaint here.
Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN) "is a nonprofit organization working to foster cooperation and communication between citizens and government organizations to assess and mend environmental problems in Louisiana. Founded in 1986 in Baton Rouge, LEAN was created by a collective of citizens—mothers, plant workers, lawyers, doctors, and other community members—who came together to confront air pollution that authorities had failed to address. LEAN serves communities—often low-income and minority—that face disproportionate exposure to industrial pollution, unsafe water, and other environmental hazards, particularly in regions like “Cancer Alley,” an 85-mile stretch along the Mississippi River heavily burdened by industrial facilities. Through education, advocacy, technical assistance, and disaster relief, LEAN helps residents monitor air and water quality, engage in policymaking, and respond to environmental crises. By equipping communities with tools and knowledge, LEAN works to protect public health and promote environmental justice across Louisiana."