The president of Indonesia has ordered his government to end illegal forest fires immediately, offering hope that orangutans, forests, and public health can be saved and improved. Praise the efforts of President Joko Widodo and his cabinet in ending this scourge on the environment.
Facebook has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Clearview AI, a facial recognition software company that uses social media to mine data and invade the privacy of internet users. This practice has reportedly been used to assist law enforcement and could pose harm to those who maintain their privacy for personal reasons. Praise Facebook for forbidding this invasive practice.
A seafood salesman has been found guilty of smuggling millions of endangered eels over a two-year period as part of the illegal eel trade going on between the UK and certain Asian countries. Sign this petition to thank the Crown Prosecution Service for seeking justice in this case.
Victoria’s supreme court has banned logging company VicForests from cutting down any more trees in the central highlands to protect various wildlife species, thanks to a case opened by environmental group Wotch. In the wake of the recent bush fires, this is a much-needed move to heal some of the damages and prevent further ones. Sign this petition to thank environmental activists for their efforts in stopping this company.
A Moroccan journalist renowned for exposing corruption has been released from jail, where he was being detained unjustly for criticizing a judge. Sign this petition to praise the compassion of the Moroccan official responsible.
Negotiations are set to begin between Canadian First Nations peoples and the energy company intruding on their land, marking a hopeful success. Sign this petition to praise the company for agreeing to respect the dignity and autonomy of Indigenous peoples.
China plans to ban single-use plastic products by 2025, joining many European countries and American states in their fight to stop plastic pollution from destroying the planet. This is a huge step forward in saving our oceans and wildlife from total ruin. Sign this petition to thank the country’s Minister of Ecology and Environment for issuing this ban.
Ontario, once the site of urgent animal welfare lapses, has now become a benchmark in the fight against animal cruelty. New laws will bolster the apprehension and punishment of cruel offenders. Applaud this important win for animal welfare.
The endangered kakapo has experienced a population increase due to multiple targeted conservation programs. Scientists have implemented captive breeding programs to help these struggling birds and tracking efforts to ensure their health and safety. Thank those who have dedicated their time and effort to saving this species.
The European Parliament has prevented fossil fuels from being listed as sustainable, ensuring a clearer path to a green future. The compromise will require governments and investors to be more transparent about where their fuels come from and the impact they will have, while ensuring that green energies get priority. Congratulate the European Union on this significant success for a cleaner world.
The previously extinct-in-the-wild Guam rail has finally made a comeback thanks to the efforts of captive breeding programs. The flightless bird had been declared extinct over a decade ago, but it is hoped that with strong enough protection the species will once again thrive. Thank the Guam Department of Agriculture for their tireless efforts.
New coal projects are effectively dead in the water thanks to British insurance companies who are refusing to cover them. This marks a victory for sustainable energy and hastening the death of one of the worst pollutants in the world. Praise the United Kingdom’s efforts to drop coal and build a greener future.
A severely polluted UK city is leading the way in the fight against poisonous air pollution with a ban on diesel-powered motor vehicles. Applaud this important stand against pollutants that threaten the environment and public health.
All people have the right to clean air, and state governments must take action, according to India’s supreme court. The World Health Organization made this ruling possible by fighting for the rights of India’s citizens to breathe freely. Thank the WHO for their strong efforts.
The ban on the sale of elephant ivory has been upheld after antique dealers made a bid to overturn it. They claimed antique ivory used in cultural items was different from that taken from the tusks of recently killed elephants. Thankfully, the courts rejected this bid and took a big step forward in the fight to protect elephants. Thank those who upheld this important ban.
Fracking has been permanently halted in the UK, as the government has conceded its defeat to anti-fracking activists. For years, fracking has been damaging the countryside, tainting green spaces and endangering wildlife and humans alike, and the government has continued to defend the unethical practice. Thank the environmental activists for finally forcing the government’s hand and ending fracking.
Fracking was recently banned in the United Kingdom in a historic victory. This came in response to a report detailing all of the well-known environmental and public health risks associated with fracking. Congratulate the British government for this historic decision.
The last dog slaughterhouse has been shut down in Seoul, South Korea in response to public pressure from animal rights activists. Thank the mayor of Seoul for bowing to such pressure and saving the lives of many dogs.
Bees have been saved from a cynical attack by Big Agriculture. Bee populations have been collapsing over the past several years, with the EU finally stepping up to help put a stop to it. Thank the European Parliament for continuing the fight to protect bees.
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.
TripAdvisor will no longer be selling tickets to marine parks where whales and dolphins are bred in captivity. This is an important step forward in not only the company’s animal welfare policy, but in pushing for better treatment of marine mammals. Thank TripAdvisor for no longer enabling the support of marine mammal cruelty.
The Great Barrier Reef shark cull is over, and Queensland has no further right to bait and kill the creatures. Introduced to protect swimmers from shark attacks, the cull was deemed useless upon reasoning that it did not lessen the risk of such attacks. This is a great victory for shark conservation. Thank the federal court for ending the inhumane practice.
Germany is phasing out a weed killer linked to cancer in humans and a sharp decline in insect populations. This is an important step forward that will greatly benefit the environment. Thank Germany for heeding public concerns and phasing out this chemical.
Coal usage in the United Kingdom has reached an all-time low, with emissions totaling less than one percent. For years, coal dependency has been a problem due to the country insuring big coal companies. People have died from air pollution related health complications, and coal plants have ruined many green spaces. Thank the UK government for finally taking public concern about coal seriously.
A record number of countries voted to regulate the fishing of mako sharks, as well as 16 other species. Mako sharks are heavily endangered due to the demand for shark fin soup and the profits made from shark fishing. Thank those who oversaw this vote to protect this vulnerable species.
