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Success: Irresponsible Climate Policies Taken to Court

Powerful industries are increasingly finding their anti-environmental policies and actions scrutinized in the courtroom. Applaud the state and community leaders who are helping build the case against greenwashing.

Don’t Let Dangerous Drinking Water Sicken Inmates

America’s prison water is a reservoir for harmful toxins that pose a serious and lasting threat to health. Call for a clean-up of this insidious hazard.

Protect Planet’s Largest Blackwater Swamp Refuge From Mining Destruction

A new mining threat could upend a thriving swamp ecosystem, undermine protections for a wildlife refuge, and unleash millions of tons of harmful carbon emissions every day. Demand a veto from state leaders for this long-term ecological risk.

Prevent Erosion From Destroying Productive Farmland

Agricultural topsoil is vanishing, and with it, our future of abundant harvests and a stable climate is slipping away. Act now to ditch destructive farming and embrace sustainable agriculture.

Demand Climate Action From Planet’s Top Polluter

The world’s top polluter is not taking the necessary steps to curtail destructive emissions. Encourage the United Nations to invoke a change that could compel China to environmental action.

Promote Renewable Energy to Combat Climate Change

Climate change is affecting the planet’s ecological balance, and the use of fossil fuels is the primary source of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Demand the promotion of renewable energy sources in India to combat this crisis.

Don’t Abolish Crucial Checks and Balances in Government

Thousands are rallying in Israel to protest attacks on the independent judiciary. Critics warn of Israel turning into a de facto dictatorship. Demand a retraction of the planned changes by the ultra-orthodox government.

Demand Environmental Compliance in Wind Power Project

A coal entrepreneur’s wind power development at an island nation is apparently unsustainable and would harm both fish and migratory birds. Demand a timely follow-up of environmental guidelines to ensure the safety of wildlife.

Kick Anti-Environmental Special Interest Groups Out of Climate Conference

Special interest groups that want to derail environmental progress are being invited to and influencing critical climate talks. Urge an end to destructive lobbying at the world’s expense.

Make Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Solar Powered

Electric vehicles are much better for the climate than conventional cars, but to be truly sustainable they must be powered by renewables. Call for a network of solar charging stations.

Promote Cruelty-Free Meat Alternatives

Functionally equivalent, cruelty-free meat alternatives are expected to hit national markets as early as 2023. Farmer coalitions, however, are advocating against labeling cultured-meat with the same terms used for meat harvested from slain animals. Demand equal labeling and help promote humane meat options.

Don’t Push Vulnerable People Back Onto the Streets

Essential funds that keep people at risk of COVID housed will soon dry up. Call for a renewal of this funding to save our neighbors in need.

Stop Farmers From Killing Grey Wolves

Farmers have been allowed to intervene on an important case that threatens to delist gray wolves and remove their protections currently afforded to them as an endangered species. Demand wolves’ lives be prioritized and continue to protect populations of this keystone species.

Stop Creating Raging Wildfires With Open Burning

Agricultural burning is believed to have lit the flame to a major wildfire in Peru. The practice broadly threatens environmental wellness and public health every day. Demand leaders extinguish the flames of this dangerous farming technique.

Facebook: Don’t Promote Illegal Sale of Endangered Animals

Facebook reportedly serves as a platform for animal traffickers and poachers to publicly sell endangered animals and animal body parts. Demand they stop seemingly allowing these illicit activities to take place on their site and to take a stance for global biodiversity.

Biden: Take Urgent Action on Climate Change and Declare a National Emergency

Unprecedented and deadly heatwaves are being experienced around the globe, taking many lives and burning the natural world to the ground. The climate disaster is happening now and must be addressed. Demand President Biden declare climate change a national emergency.

Take a Stand Against Racism Following Alleged White Supremacist Attack

A white supremacist march in Boston reportedly resulted in an attack on a Black man. Now, Black leaders and activists are calling on the mayor to act against the city’s racism. Support this effort and demand change.

Stop Promoting Climate-Destroying Gas as “Green” Energy

Many European countries are signing new, decades-long contracts with natural gas producers. The move blocks transitions to clean energy and worsens the climate crisis. Demand Europe take swift action against climate change.

Success: Fracking Banned in Delaware River Watershed

A recent win led to a complete and permanent ban on fracking in the Delaware River Watershed, which provides drinking water to millions of people. Thank the organization who drove a large portion of these efforts.

Boycott Jackson Hole Mountain Resort for Anti-Vax, Anti-Democracy and Pro-Climate Change Support

A ski area owner is financially supporting a politician who has advocated white supremacist, anti-Semitic, pro-climate change, anti-vaccine and anti-mask conspiracy theories, comparing the latter to Jews being sent to gas chambers. Sign this petition to take a stand against this hateful ideology.

Educational Series: Elephants Stand at the Precipice of Extinction

By Nick Engelfried Elephants, majestic icons of the wilds of Africa and Asia, are the largest land animals alive today. Known for their intelligence and complex social behavior, they are also impressive for reasons that go well beyond their enormous size. Yet, these magnificent creatures could disappear within the next […]

Success: Dangerous Plastics Plant Put on Indefinite Hold

A dangerous plastics plant in Ohio has been suspended indefinitely, with the company responsible pressured by coronavirus and concerned citizens. Congratulate the hard-working activists who have managed to bring this irresponsible effort closer to an end.

Educational Series: Wetlands Are Vanishing And We Must Act Now

By Nick Engelfried Picture an endangered animal habitat and the first place that comes to mind might be a tropical rain forest or the melting Arctic. It likely won’t be a wetland. Although they are some of the most threatened and important ecosystems on the planet, marshes, swamps, and bogs […]

Success: Renewable Energy Slated to Expand

Renewable energy sources are expected to see a 50 percent increase within the next five years. This is a great boon for the planet, as well as a strike against governments and other political parties who have been trying to revive fossil fuels. Thank a leading environmental organization for helping make this increase possible.

Success: Wind Energy to Phase Out Toxic Fossil Fuels

One of the world’s most polluted countries has announced plans to switch to wind energy. Using a highly powered battery, they intend to capture energy from over 200 turbines and harness it to phase out fossil fuels and reduce air pollution. Support this commitment to renewable energy sources.

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