Marshall L. Saunders
Marshall Saunders | |
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Born | 1939 Waco, Texas, U.S. |
Died | December 28, 2019 (aged 80) Coronado, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin (BA) |
Marshall L. Saunders (1939 – December 28, 2019) was an American activist and founder of the Citizens' Climate Lobby. He raised funds and served on the board of a microfinance organization, spoke to thousands about climate change, and lobbied for United States Congress to adopt policies to reduce poverty.
Early life
Saunders was born in Waco, Texas, to Lucille and Marshall Saunders. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1961, where he studied Latin America economic development.
Career
After college, Saunders worked as a smokejumper in the
Saunders inherited wealth due to his family's business,
Microfinance
In 1985, Saunders joined the Rotary Club in Coronado, California and served until 2000. In the late 1980's he heard of microfinance and was attracted the idea of "building community, giving people dignity and standing in the process." He joined he board of the Foundation for International Community Assistance and served for 4 years, raising $750,000 for microcredit lenders in 16 countries. Saunders served on the microfinance organization,
RESULTS
In 1994, Saunders attended a
Citizens Climate Lobby
After learning of the threat posed by
The organization has grown to over 400 chapters. The organization enables citizens to be effective lobbyists, helping them to persuasively advocate for climate policies, most recently a revenue-neutral carbon tax.[5] The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2019 (H.R. 763) was introduced in 2019 and is based on the group's policy plan, a carbon tax and dividend designed to lower greenhouse gas emissions.[6]
Personal life
Until his death in 2019, Saunders was married to Pam Spence, and they resided in Coronado, California. They have two children, a son Britton and a daughter Lucy. Saunders died at age 80 on December 28, 2019.[7]
References
- ^ a b c Motlagh, Rebecca (December 4, 2003). "Coronado Man Finds Satisfaction In Helping Others". Coronado Eagle & Journal. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ Geoffrey, Johnson. "Friendly persuasion". Rotary. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ a b Manson, Bill (January 27, 2010). "Global Warming Is Crap!". San Diego Reader. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- ^ 2019 District Conference: Marshall Saunders. Retrieved December 30, 2019 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Bornstein, David (May 29, 2013). "Lobbying for the Greater Good". The New York Times. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ Stecker, Tiffany (December 30, 2019). "Climate Change Lobby Group's Founder Dies at 80". Bloomberg News. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
- ^ "OBITUARY: Citizens' Climate Lobby founder dies". E&E News. Retrieved February 5, 2020.