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Don’t Make Asylum Unsafe

Threats of a mass deportation are once again creating upheaval and uncertainty. Demand the United Kingdom put a halt to one of its most controversial and damaging practices.

Stop Spread of Rodeos Promoting Culture of Cruelty

Rodeos are continuing to make bank at the expense of exploited and reportedly abused animals. Demand one major city make its first rodeo its last as well.

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.

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.

Educational Series: Australia’s Fires Are Burning Animals to Death

[easy-social-share buttons=”facebook,mail” morebutton=”1″ counters=0 fullwidth=”yes” query=”yes”]By Nick Engelfried Covering an area thirteen times larger than that burned during California’s worst fire season, and 46% bigger than the land affected by last year’s Amazon forest fires, devastating bushfires are raging across the continent of Australia, endangering people and animals alike. As […]

Success: Canada Embraces Solar Power

Canada has taken a bold step in embracing clean and renewable energy. Through government support and incentives, solar energy companies have installed thousands of solar installations with more on the way. Praise the prime minster for his dedication to this important cause.

Success: Florida Bans Greyhound Racing

One greyhound dies every three days on a Florida race track. Thanks to a new ban on racing in the state, this barbaric sport will be outlawed by the end of 2020. Show your support for the ban and demand that the appropriate actions be taken to ensure that these dogs are rescued and re-homed.

Success: Ireland Set to Become First Country to Divest From Fossil Fuels

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.

Success: German Forest Saved From Destruction

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.

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