Ireland will soon stand as the only nation in the world to divest from all fossil fuels. Celebrate one country’s commitment to combating climate change and to creating a cleaner world.
The Hambach forest in Germany has been saved from destruction, as a recent court order has suspended the development of a coal mine that would have wiped out hundreds of acres of natural beauty and resources. This is a major step forward in the effort to phase out coal as a whole. Sign this petition to thank the court for coming to this decision.
[easy-social-share buttons=”facebook,mail” morebutton=”1″ counters=0 fullwidth=”yes” query=”yes”]By Nick Engelfried Located off the east coast of Africa, the island of Madagascar has been separated from the mainland for approximately 160 million years–since well before the dinosaurs went extinct. During this vast span of time one of the world’s most diverse communities of […]
Life-saving humanitarian aid has finally arrived in Yemen, thanks to the partial lifting of a blockade on all routes in and out of the country. The blockade threatened Yemen with the worst famine in decades. Support the reopening of aid routes and demand that all such routes be reopened to save millions of lives.
China’s Ministry of Environment is shutting down factories to force compliance with environmental protection laws. Sign this petition to thank the Chinese government for enforcing laws to improve air quality.
A ban on foie gras in California has been reinstated by the The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The production of foie gras is a cruel process that sees feeding tubes shoved down birds’ throats. Sign this petition in support of the ban and mandate.
Protections for people and wildlife living near oil wells have been saved from a Republican attack. Praise this decision, which is monumental in the fight against climate change.
Plans for a controversial underground natural gas storage project near major drinking water sources has been abandoned. This came after a years-long grass roots opposition movement which saw over 400 people arrested for civil disobedience. Sign the below petition applauding their commitment and perseverance.
Coal emissions have declined 74 percent in the United Kingdom since 2006. All coal-powered plants are scheduled for closure by 2025. Sign this petition praising the British government for its commitment to clean energy.
New York will close down a nuclear power plant on the Hudson River, which has presented a serious safety concern for years. This move comes as a victory for local environmental groups, and has even been praised by the National Resources Defense Council. Add your voice thanking the governor of New York for this decision.
Massive amounts of Arctic land, including polar bear habitat, will remain protected from oil and gas development thanks to a responsible court decision. Thank the court for saving polar bears and fragile habitat from harmful fossil fuel activities.
Oil baron David Koch has left the board of a natural history museum. As a hugely influential climate denier, he posed a threat to all the evidence of climate change that a natural history museum provides. Applaud the activists who pressured him to step down.
To plant the trees, we have partnered with Trees, Water & People, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. TWP has been working with communities in Central America for over thirteen years to help protect and manage their natural resources. In that time, TWP has planted over 4 million trees that provide fruit, […]
