The extreme consequences of our disregard for other species will begin to generate more extreme responses. Here’s an example:
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Say NO to Arctic Drilling
The U.S. government is starting to prepare a five-year program—spanning the years 2017 to 2022—that could open the Arctic Ocean to oil and gas drilling. Stand with us against new oil and gas leasing and protect the animals and people who depend on a clean, healthy Arctic Ocean.
Tell the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to say no to risky Arctic drilling.
Recipients
- Sally Jewell
Source: secure.oceanconservancy.org
GR: Fossil fuels pollute our air and water. Overfishing, ocean acidification, and other human activities are already harming marine life. Let’s stop looking for oil and focus on cleaning up the mess we’ve made. Please sign the petition.
Cancer Linked To Oil Sands’ Toxins In Wild Food
GR: The study shows that byproducts of oil sand processing are poisoning wildlife.
Source Vancouver Observer
By Mychaylo Prystupa
Syncrude and Suncor oil sands bitumen processing facilities near Fort McMurray, Alberta by Andrew S. Wright
“Two northern Alberta First Nations downstream of massive oil sands smoke plumes and tailing ponds released a human health study Monday, implicating the growth of the industry to many serious Aboriginal health concerns, including cancer.
“The worry? Oil sands pollution is contaminating their wild food.
“I don’t know what it is that they’re hiding. What’s causing these cancers? Why is it so hard that they cannot take it out of their production, so it’s not hurting anyone or killing anyone?” asked Chief Steve Courtereille of the Mikisew Cree First Nation at an Edmonton press conference.
“The new scientific study states the region’s “country food” contains elevated levels of toxic metals and carcinogens, that members of the Mikisew Cree and Athabasca Chipewyan First Nations traditionally eat.
“But recent fears that oil sands pollution is contaminating the food, has led fewer people to eat it.
“The research was partly funded by Health Canada and reviewed by federal scientists.
Concerned About Exposure to Toxic Chemicals?
GR: Wildlife and wildlife habitat are being injured by chemicals entering the environment as waste from automobiles, farms, households, industries, and mining. Insuring safety for humans will protect other creatures too. Please sign the Earth Justice petition.
Visible waste carries toxic chemicals (Wikipedia: Pollution).
Source: Earth Justice
“Are you concerned about exposure to toxic chemicals?
“We are, too—and that’s why we need you to contact your member of Congress today. By taking action today, you will be joining thousands of people from across the country who are emailing and calling on Congress to support the strongest possible laws on toxic chemicals.
“Here is why this issue is so important: the weak and outdated Toxic Substances Control Act does next to nothing to keep you and me safe from toxic chemicals.
“In fact, the scary truth is that there are about 80,000 chemicals approved for use in everyday products and very few have been tested to see if they are harmful. Many are linked to reproductive disorders, learning disabilities, diabetes, and cancer. That’s a whole plethora of chemicals that Americans are exposed to on a daily basis!
“We need you to call on Congress to make sure that reform of our toxic chemical laws is substantive and real. Chemical reform must protect pregnant women, workers, children and overburdened communities. As drafted, the proposals before Congress, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act (S. 1009) and the Chemicals in Commerce Act, DO NOT pass the test.”