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Stop Big Oil's Push to Open the Arctic Refuge
Target: United States Senate
Sponsored by: Care2
Sponsored by: Care2
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most important onshore denning habitats for America's threatened polar bears. Known as America's Serengeti, this stunning refuge teems with wildlife such as caribou, snow fox and millions of migratory birds.
But with oil prices skyrocketing, the Bush administration and Big Oil are pushing harder than ever to drill in this special place. Even the Bush administration's recent decision to protect polar bears under the Endangered Species Act includes provisions to allow drilling in polar bear habitat such as the Refuge.
Take action now -- tell your Senators to reject drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and support permanent protections for this special place.
But with oil prices skyrocketing, the Bush administration and Big Oil are pushing harder than ever to drill in this special place. Even the Bush administration's recent decision to protect polar bears under the Endangered Species Act includes provisions to allow drilling in polar bear habitat such as the Refuge.
Take action now -- tell your Senators to reject drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and support permanent protections for this special place.
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# 5,850:
7:03 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Martha Binford, New Mexico
Although this bill doesn't protect the entire Arctic Refuge it is a step in the right direction. Please support this bill and all efforts to protect this area.
Although this bill doesn't protect the entire Arctic Refuge it is a step in the right direction. Please support this bill and all efforts to protect this area.
# 5,849:
7:00 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Hugh Gard, Oregon
enough already-greedy bastards-
enough already-greedy bastards-
# 5,848:
6:58 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Heather Ferris, Connecticut
It's time to turn to new sources for energy and stop sucking the earth's blood.
It's time to turn to new sources for energy and stop sucking the earth's blood.
# 5,847:
6:54 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Denise Silveira, California
# 5,846:
6:54 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Christine Lopez, Florida
# 5,845:
6:51 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Erin Bounds, Maryland
Dont do it! Stop being so cruel!
Dont do it! Stop being so cruel!
# 5,844:
6:49 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Daniel Chapin, California
# 5,843:
6:47 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Mary Busse, Kentucky
# 5,842:
6:46 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Sarah Leveque, New York
Dear Senators, I am writing today to strongly urge you support S.2316 to permanently protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. S.2316, sponsored by Senator Joseph Lieberman, would permanently protect the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge -- the Refuge's biological heart -- as a wilderness area with permanent protections. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is currently protected from harmful new drilling operations. But year after year, big oil companies and their allies relentlessly lobby for new drilling in this special place. This year is no exception, and rising oil prices have brought renewed calls to open up this special place. President Bush has even included revenues from Arctic Refuge drilling in his latest budget.
Dear Senators, I am writing today to strongly urge you support S.2316 to permanently protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. S.2316, sponsored by Senator Joseph Lieberman, would permanently protect the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge -- the Refuge's biological heart -- as a wilderness area with permanent protections. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is currently protected from harmful new drilling operations. But year after year, big oil companies and their allies relentlessly lobby for new drilling in this special place. This year is no exception, and rising oil prices have brought renewed calls to open up this special place. President Bush has even included revenues from Arctic Refuge drilling in his latest budget.
# 5,841:
6:38 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Betty Thacker, Tennessee
I do not think you should interfer with the artic refuge leave those animials alone you will cause desaiter please do not get into the Artic Refuge...
I do not think you should interfer with the artic refuge leave those animials alone you will cause desaiter please do not get into the Artic Refuge...
# 5,840:
6:34 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Name not displayed, Puerto Rico
Please if you love animals keep the Artic Refuge protected.
Please if you love animals keep the Artic Refuge protected.
# 5,839:
6:34 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Megan Wargo, California
# 5,838:
6:28 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Kendra Ivey, Texas
# 5,837:
6:26 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Shannon Grubbs, Arizona
# 5,836:
6:20 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Lois Heintz, Florida
We need to respect the earth and stop thinking about short term solutions that destroy ecosystems. We need to develop alternate resources such as nuclear and solor and wind and back off from oil.
We need to respect the earth and stop thinking about short term solutions that destroy ecosystems. We need to develop alternate resources such as nuclear and solor and wind and back off from oil.
# 5,835:
6:20 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Name not displayed, Missouri
We need to stop thinking in the short term. We have a DUTY to our children to use renewable energy sources - not dig more holes in our already suffering world.
We need to stop thinking in the short term. We have a DUTY to our children to use renewable energy sources - not dig more holes in our already suffering world.
# 5,834:
6:17 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Abby Burton, California
Please -- you must reject drilling in the ANWR and support permanent protections for this very special place before it's too late!!!
Please -- you must reject drilling in the ANWR and support permanent protections for this very special place before it's too late!!!
# 5,833:
6:14 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Cheryl Hankinson, Illinois
Too much of this country and its wildlife have been destroyed by people like Bush and Sarah Palin. We must put a stop to it now!
Too much of this country and its wildlife have been destroyed by people like Bush and Sarah Palin. We must put a stop to it now!
# 5,832:
6:07 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Ryan Miller, Pennsylvania
# 5,831:
6:07 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Name not displayed, Florida
We need to find alternative resources for fuel-and cut back on consumption
We need to find alternative resources for fuel-and cut back on consumption
# 5,830:
6:04 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Kristine Avila, California
# 5,829:
6:03 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Susan Sneed, Louisiana
# 5,828:
6:01 pm PDT, Sep 4,
CAROL VOISINE, Maine
# 5,827:
6:00 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Vickie Patman, Texas
God did not give us this fantastic wildlife to just get rid of for our convience. All these beautiful animals are just as vidal to our earth as it is for the sun to rise & set. PLEASE leave the Artic Natl. Wildlife Refuge alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God did not give us this fantastic wildlife to just get rid of for our convience. All these beautiful animals are just as vidal to our earth as it is for the sun to rise & set. PLEASE leave the Artic Natl. Wildlife Refuge alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!
# 5,826:
5:53 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Stacy Lipari, Virginia
It must be protected at all costs - the greed of people, especially of the US have caused great harm and it must end. Green forms of energy must be used!!
It must be protected at all costs - the greed of people, especially of the US have caused great harm and it must end. Green forms of energy must be used!!
# 5,825:
5:49 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Name not displayed, Texas
LET YOUR CONSCIENCE BE YOUR GUIDE...........NOT THE MONEY.........AMERICA DOESN'T NEEDS LOBBIES......AMERICA NEEDS HONESTY, GOOD ACTIONS INSTEAD GOOD SPEACH........AT CONVENTIONS!!!
LET YOUR CONSCIENCE BE YOUR GUIDE...........NOT THE MONEY.........AMERICA DOESN'T NEEDS LOBBIES......AMERICA NEEDS HONESTY, GOOD ACTIONS INSTEAD GOOD SPEACH........AT CONVENTIONS!!!
# 5,824:
5:47 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Name not displayed, New York
# 5,823:
5:45 pm PDT, Sep 4,
David Berenson, Ohio
I believe that, to open up a sensitive wildlife area for more oil drilling which wouldn't result in much oil for quite a while, when we SHOULD BE getting OFF of our oil addiction before it's too late, is just NOT a good idea!
I believe that, to open up a sensitive wildlife area for more oil drilling which wouldn't result in much oil for quite a while, when we SHOULD BE getting OFF of our oil addiction before it's too late, is just NOT a good idea!
# 5,822:
5:44 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Ronele Bowen, Florida
I believe Sara Palin can not be trusted. She kept a secret about her new baby from her own children. What will she keep from the American people? The time to act is now! The animals of the arctic can not speak for themselves. We must be their voice! Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge NOW! Renewable resources is the answer, not more drilling!
I believe Sara Palin can not be trusted. She kept a secret about her new baby from her own children. What will she keep from the American people? The time to act is now! The animals of the arctic can not speak for themselves. We must be their voice! Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge NOW! Renewable resources is the answer, not more drilling!
# 5,821:
5:42 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Elizabeth Narowski, Connecticut
Dear Senators, I am writing today to strongly urge you support S.2316 to permanently protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. S.2316, sponsored by Senator Joseph Lieberman, would permanently protect the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge -- the Refuge's biological heart -- as a wilderness area with permanent protections. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is currently protected from harmful new drilling operations. But year after year, big oil companies and their allies relentlessly lobby for new drilling in this special place. This year is no exception, and rising oil prices have brought renewed calls to open up this special place. President Bush has even included revenues from Arctic Refuge drilling in his latest budget.
Dear Senators, I am writing today to strongly urge you support S.2316 to permanently protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. S.2316, sponsored by Senator Joseph Lieberman, would permanently protect the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge -- the Refuge's biological heart -- as a wilderness area with permanent protections. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is currently protected from harmful new drilling operations. But year after year, big oil companies and their allies relentlessly lobby for new drilling in this special place. This year is no exception, and rising oil prices have brought renewed calls to open up this special place. President Bush has even included revenues from Arctic Refuge drilling in his latest budget.
# 5,820:
5:42 pm PDT, Sep 4,
J.M. Stamps, New York
# 5,819:
5:35 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Name not displayed, Kentucky
Protect the Arctic for our children to see and admire!
Protect the Arctic for our children to see and admire!
# 5,818:
5:34 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Corntyann Butz, Pennsylvania
There is not much un-touched land left, this place you want to destroy is beautiful and rich in more ways than oil. Drilling here will not solve our problems in the long run, so why risk ruining such a place FOR A QUICK FIX.
There is not much un-touched land left, this place you want to destroy is beautiful and rich in more ways than oil. Drilling here will not solve our problems in the long run, so why risk ruining such a place FOR A QUICK FIX.
# 5,817:
5:31 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Name not displayed, Arizona
I reject drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and support permanent protection of the Artic National Wildlife Refuge.
I reject drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and support permanent protection of the Artic National Wildlife Refuge.
# 5,816:
5:29 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Jocelyn Little, Pennsylvania
God is not making any more wilderness. Once it is ruined, it is gone forever.
God is not making any more wilderness. Once it is ruined, it is gone forever.
# 5,815:
5:17 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Lupe LOpez, Illinois
# 5,814:
5:17 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Daniel Mosley, Michigan
# 5,813:
5:16 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Lirio Pirallo, Puerto Rico
We do not need more oil to burn, we need alternative, more efficient and clean energy sources.
We do not need more oil to burn, we need alternative, more efficient and clean energy sources.
# 5,812:
5:16 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Karen Russ, Ohio
We should find alternate sources of evergy. they are out there. We just need to tap into them.
We should find alternate sources of evergy. they are out there. We just need to tap into them.
# 5,811:
5:14 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Paula Aiello, California
ANWR is one of our last frontiers. We have destroyed most of the rest. Drilling would only mean a VERY TEMPORARY delay of the end of the oil supply and the cost IS JUST TOO GREAT!
ANWR is one of our last frontiers. We have destroyed most of the rest. Drilling would only mean a VERY TEMPORARY delay of the end of the oil supply and the cost IS JUST TOO GREAT!
# 5,810:
4:58 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Angela Holley, California
# 5,809:
4:56 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Name not displayed, Texas
I LIKE TO BE TREATED BECAUSE IF YALL HURT THEM THEY WILL BE EXTING FOR EVER.
I LIKE TO BE TREATED BECAUSE IF YALL HURT THEM THEY WILL BE EXTING FOR EVER.
# 5,808:
4:55 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Jean Downey, Massachusetts
Please protect this refuge. If operations begin it will never be the same! This is NOT the answer. Please support alternative energy such as solar and wind.
Please protect this refuge. If operations begin it will never be the same! This is NOT the answer. Please support alternative energy such as solar and wind.
# 5,807:
4:54 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Gerald Uy, California
# 5,806:
4:54 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Raquel Rezende, Brazil
# 5,805:
4:51 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Robin Weisz, California
We must protect the animals and the wilderness. She thinks it is a bad thing to protect the planet. How is that possible?
We must protect the animals and the wilderness. She thinks it is a bad thing to protect the planet. How is that possible?
# 5,804:
4:48 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Vicki Adcock, Texas
# 5,803:
4:47 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Lisa Keller, Ohio
I think we need to take the time and money spent on this to find alternate fuel sources. Just like the early settlers coming to America, we are ruining our earth and its inhabitants for our own selfish gains.
I think we need to take the time and money spent on this to find alternate fuel sources. Just like the early settlers coming to America, we are ruining our earth and its inhabitants for our own selfish gains.
# 5,802:
4:45 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Name not displayed, New York
# 5,801:
4:44 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Name not displayed, Maine