Recent Petitions
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Demand A Public Apology From Paddy Power Over its Transphobic Ad February 22, 2012 13:02
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Honduras Must Overhaul its Prison System February 22, 2012 13:02
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Stop Future College Students From Feigning ADHD February 22, 2012 12:02
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Create Marine Reserves on the Oregon Coast February 22, 2012 09:02
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At Least 26 Dead in Ecuadorian Bus Accident – Urge Public Transit Reform February 22, 2012 08:02
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Turn Asian Carp Problem into a Solution February 22, 2012 07:02
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Tell Indiana Representative Bob Morris to Get His Facts Straight About the Girl Scouts February 22, 2012 07:02
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Don’t Let Children Work as Slaves in Gold Mines February 22, 2012 07:02
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What Do They Have To Hide? Demand Disclosure Of Political Campaign Funds February 22, 2012 06:02
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End the FDA’s Ban on Interstate Raw Milk Sales February 22, 2012 05:02
Archive for Category: "Environment"
Create Marine Reserves on the Oregon Coast
Marine reserves are vital to preserve marine habitat and resources for future generations. Urge the Oregon House of Representatives to support a bill to create three marine reserves off of the Oregon Coast to protect these precious marine resources.
Turn Asian Carp Problem into a Solution
The Environmental Protection Agency has created quite a stir over its finding of Asian carp in the Illinois River, stating a threat is posed to the Great Lakes eco-system if the fish travel upstream into Lake Michigan. This has resulted in damaging tests to the waters, millions spent in electric barriers, and severe threats to the boating and fishing industries. However, there may be benefits of the introduction of the invasive species- an opportunity to solve all problems at once and to solve the hunger endemic: introducing Asian carp into the fishing market.
Tell Congress to Ban Plastic Bags
As a good start, some retailers such as Target and Whole Foods offer cash rewards for consumers who bring in their own reusable bags, however, on a planet whose resources are wasted daily by thousands of people, more needs to be done. Tell Congress to follow the lead of other countries in the fight toward a more eco-friendly world and phase out the use of plastic bags in stores.
Tell Amazon to Stop Selling Whale Meat
Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Amazon.jp, Amazon is profiting off illegal whaling by selling products containing whale meat. Some products contain meat from endangered and threatened species, and most contain dangerous levels of mercury. Tell Amazon to protect these majestic creatures and Japanese health by banning the sale of products containing whale meat on Amazon.jp.
Help End Rhino Poaching in South Africa
The rhino-poaching epidemic has come to a head. A rising demand for rhino horns in Asia has brought rhino poaching in South Africa to unsustainable levels. The government of South Africa must react strongly and swiftly to protect the species from certain extinction if poaching rates continue as they have been.
Stop Rampant Poaching in Cameroon
While ivory poaching throughout Africa has always been a concern, over the past six weeks there has been a massive upswing in the number of elephants killed in northern Cameroon. This surge in killings must be stopped before the elephant population of the region is destroyed. Please lend your voice to protecting these precious animals today.
Support Sustainable Timber Production in Oregon
Sustainable timber production practices in Oregon state forests are being threatened. A proposed law would remove environmental concerns from determining logging production levels. Support sustainable timber production practices in Oregon by urging the legislature to vote against this bill.
Protect Rahway River from Toxic Waste
New Jersey’s Rahway River must be protected from the thousands of tons of soil a Maryland-based company wishes to dump into the region every day. This could allow toxic chemicals and heavy metals to leach into the river and cannot be allowed to happen.
Don’t Let the Vibrant Coral Reefs of Our Underwater Universe Deteriorate
In 25 years the diverse coral reefs of our oceans could be gone; the environmental stresses that we have caused are a primary reason for their deterioration. We are connected to all living things and responsible for keeping a balance. Regulations must be enacted to stop our damaging actions and save these vibrant underwater universes.
Stop Legislation that Would Repeal Protections on the Pristine Merced River in California
A current bill being circulated in Congress aims to change the status of the pristine Merced River in California so that the river can be dammed for irrigation and the creation of a reservoir. The river is one of the few wild rivers remaining in California, and repealing its protected status marginalizes the effectiveness of environmental legislation. Help ensure that the Merced River remains wild and that our environmental laws retain their integrity by rejected this bill.
Protect New Jersey Bears from Slaughter
New Jersey has scheduled a slaughter of black bears. They claim the hunt has to occur for public safety, but there is no clear data. Demand New Jersey do a comprehensive study on the bear population before massacring these black bears.
Stop Honduras Dam Project from Destroying Rainforest
The Honduran congress has approved a deal with a Chinese company that entails building dams on the Patuca River. Since then, indigenous groups have been mounting attempts to save the river, their means of living, and their ancient cultures from destruction. Tell the President of Honduras to stop these dams in order to save these indigenous people and the surrounding environment.
Protect Oregon’s Crater Lake from Logging
The wild forests immediately surrounding Oregon’s stunning Crater Lake are at risk of falling victim to widespread logging and clear-cutting. Urge Oregon Senator Ron Wyden to designate Crater Lake’s forest-border as wilderness before extensive habitat and species-loss take place from logging.
Protect Threatened Amazon Ecosystems Of Peru And Bolivia
A recent multinational study of the Andes-Amazon basin discovered that the region’s unique wildlife and vegetation are in danger from encroaching human enterprises. Irreplaceable, one-of-a-kind species are dwindling due to changes in environmental atmosphere. In order to protect the unique treasures of the Andes-Amazon basin, national-level protection must be implemented within the region.
Stop Russian-Chinese Pipeline from Ruining Sacred Highlands
Russia and China are planning to build a pipeline to carry natural gas from Siberia to China, on a path that would cut through sacred cultural and environmental areas, including one of China’s last undeveloped regions, vital for snow leopards, mountain sheep, and other endangered species. Tell Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and UN Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Li Baodong that plans to build the pipeline must be stopped at once.
Continue to Fund Ozone Monitoring in Canada
Canada is an international leader in monitoring the ozone, but funding cuts threaten their ability to continue in this role. Ozone depletion can cause skin cancer, cataracts, and damage to plants. Urge Canada to continue its important role in monitoring the ozone.
Ban Bangladesh Coal Mine and Save Precious Land
One of the world’s poorest countries, Bangladesh, is now facing the possibility of bulldozing thousands of acres of agricultural land in order to create one of the largest open-pit coal mines on the planet. This would displace 40,000 people, including thousands of indigenous people who have lived on the land for over 5,000 years. Hundreds of villages would be wiped out, and more would eventually die as canals would dry out from the mining. This coal mine must be stopped in order to protect thousands of people and acres of land.
Tell Occidental Petroleum to Clean Up the Rainforest They Destroyed
Occidental Petroleum knowingly polluted the Peruvian rainforest while producing oil. The resulting contamination adversely affected the health and future survival of the indigenous Achuar people. Urge Occidental Petroleum to takes responsibility and clean up the contaminated rainforest.
Individual ‘Green’ Gestures Are Not Saving The Planet Fast Enough
Small ‘green’ lifestyle changes are not enough to halt the environmental destruction we, as a human race, are causing on the planet. Policies must be created and enforced that will literally force people and companies to stop producing disgusting amounts of waste and pollution that are wrecking our beautiful planet.
Tell Congress to Crack Down on Air Pollution
For far too long industry has been polluting our air without any meaningful limits. It is time that Congress restrict greenhouse gas emissions to protect our planet from the horrific consequences of climate change.
Tell Asia Pulp and Paper to End Their Destruction of the Sumatran Rainforest
Asia Pulp and Paper, a paper products manufacturing giant, is destroying millions of acres of Sumatran rainforest with their wood-pulp plantations. Since they are a supplier for many companies, countless Americans are contributing to the destruction of the rainforest through the buying their products. This corporate giant must find more sustainable paper manufacturing methods than rainforest destruction.
Stop Exportation of Coal to Save Orca Whales
Plans to build coal export terminals in Washington state would generate a large amount of pollution that would threaten the existence of the orca whales that reside there in the summer and fall. Orca whales are already considered endangered and by polluting their already sensitive habitat they could be pushed to the brink of extinction. Help stop the destructive plans and save the orca whales.
Uphold Penalties for Importing Illegal Wood
Illegal logging around the world has drastically decreased as a result of a United States ban on the importation of illegal woods. A new bill would reduce penalties for those that import illegal wood. Protect forests around the world by urging Congress to uphold penalties for importation of illegal wood.
Save the Great Bear Rainforest From Industrial Logging
Industrial logging is still being allowed on half of the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia, and scientists and activists are emphasizing that at least 70 percent of old-forest growth must be protected to prevent the rainforest’s decline. Let the British Columbian government know that action needs to be taken quickly before we lose this important ecosystem forever.
Protect Yosemite from Toxic Gold Mining
Gold mining companies are encroaching on the border of Yosemite National Park, contributing toxic runoff including mercury and cyanide into Yosemite’s rivers, streams, and groundwater. Help put an end to toxic contamination in Yosemite by urging Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar to restrict mining on Yosemite’s borders.
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