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Stop Big Oil's Push to Open the Arctic Refuge
Target: United States Senate
Sponsored by: Care2
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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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# 150:
6:49 am PDT, May 22,
David Reyno, Maryland
# 149:
6:50 am PDT, May 22,
Shelley Reif, New York
# 148:
6:49 am PDT, May 22,
Debra Glidden, Illinois
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. view more The Arctic Refuge is not only home to caribou, snow fox and millions of migratory birds, it is also one of the most important onshore denning habitats for America's remaining polar bears. These magnificent animals are struggling for survival with scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey warning that America's polar bears could be extinct by 2050. The Fish & Wildlife Service just listed the polar bear as "threatened" on the Endangered Species List - yet this listing included qualifications to allow drilling in polar bear habitat. Drilling and the transportation and infrastructure needed to support it could wreak havoc on polar bears and the habitat they need to survive. There are around 400 crude oil and toxic spills every year at the Prudhoe oil field, just 30 miles west of the Arctic Refuge. If drilling -- and the development that comes with it -- is permitted in this important habitat, polar bears may abandon their dens, leaving cubs to die. I strongly urge you to support S.2316. Only a "wilderness" designation will stop the relentless efforts to drill in this special place and focus on real energy solutions like energy efficiency and the development of clean, renewable alternatives to fossil fuels.
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. view more The Arctic Refuge is not only home to caribou, snow fox and millions of migratory birds, it is also one of the most important onshore denning habitats for America's remaining polar bears. These magnificent animals are struggling for survival with scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey warning that America's polar bears could be extinct by 2050. The Fish & Wildlife Service just listed the polar bear as "threatened" on the Endangered Species List - yet this listing included qualifications to allow drilling in polar bear habitat. Drilling and the transportation and infrastructure needed to support it could wreak havoc on polar bears and the habitat they need to survive. There are around 400 crude oil and toxic spills every year at the Prudhoe oil field, just 30 miles west of the Arctic Refuge. If drilling -- and the development that comes with it -- is permitted in this important habitat, polar bears may abandon their dens, leaving cubs to die. I strongly urge you to support S.2316. Only a "wilderness" designation will stop the relentless efforts to drill in this special place and focus on real energy solutions like energy efficiency and the development of clean, renewable alternatives to fossil fuels.
# 147:
6:49 am PDT, May 22,
Anthony J. Palmer, Massachusetts
To be perfectly blunt, all Eco-systems must be protected from commercial interests if we are to survive as a human species. The other side is a deep respect for all life that calls for prudent care of our planet.
To be perfectly blunt, all Eco-systems must be protected from commercial interests if we are to survive as a human species. The other side is a deep respect for all life that calls for prudent care of our planet.
# 146:
6:49 am PDT, May 22,
Jessica McCarthy, Texas
# 145:
6:48 am PDT, May 22,
Mia Hall, Colorado
# 144:
6:48 am PDT, May 22,
Kay Aubrey-Chimene, Arizona
# 143:
6:49 am PDT, May 22,
LINDA VELASQUEZ, California
Say no to big oil. They make so much obscene money at the expense of our earth. They should pay taxes and not be subsidized. We should incent NEW innovators to design electric cars and push for telecommuting. Oil will eventually be a extinct as a resource. LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE.
Say no to big oil. They make so much obscene money at the expense of our earth. They should pay taxes and not be subsidized. We should incent NEW innovators to design electric cars and push for telecommuting. Oil will eventually be a extinct as a resource. LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE.
# 142:
6:48 am PDT, May 22,
Name not displayed, Missouri
Why do any "solutions" offered always involve more destruction? As usual, there is no long term benefit to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the only benefit is more money in the short term for the oil companies and their cronies. Why do shared public lands repeatedly come under attack from big business? Please help preserve this valuable ecosystem for the current and future citizens of our country by supporting S.2316.
Why do any "solutions" offered always involve more destruction? As usual, there is no long term benefit to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the only benefit is more money in the short term for the oil companies and their cronies. Why do shared public lands repeatedly come under attack from big business? Please help preserve this valuable ecosystem for the current and future citizens of our country by supporting S.2316.
# 141:
6:48 am PDT, May 22,
TAMARAH+KYLE SWENSEN-BOOGAARD, Netherlands
# 140:
6:47 am PDT, May 22,
Cynthia Ballard, Indiana
# 139:
6:47 am PDT, May 22,
Dawn Bushaus, Illinois
Drilling for oil in the Arctic is not the solution to our energy woes! The answer lies in consuming less and finding alternative sources of energy besides oil. Please do not allow oil companies to destroy our environment.
Drilling for oil in the Arctic is not the solution to our energy woes! The answer lies in consuming less and finding alternative sources of energy besides oil. Please do not allow oil companies to destroy our environment.
# 138:
6:46 am PDT, May 22,
LuCy J. Boogaard, Netherlands
# 137:
6:47 am PDT, May 22,
Leslie Koger, Missouri
# 136:
6:46 am PDT, May 22,
Sam Lanier Sr, Florida
# 135:
6:47 am PDT, May 22,
Lisa Fleischmann, New York
# 134:
6:45 am PDT, May 22,
Dean Loros, Oregon
# 133:
6:45 am PDT, May 22,
Donna Phillips, Kentucky
Sirs: I know this futile because so far your votes have shown that you have no moral responsibility to this planet or the life on it. However I beg you not to destroy the what is left of our fragile eco system for a few barrels of oil. Why not invest in solar and wind and the future? The bible says we are the stewards of God's creation why not act like it for once.
Sirs: I know this futile because so far your votes have shown that you have no moral responsibility to this planet or the life on it. However I beg you not to destroy the what is left of our fragile eco system for a few barrels of oil. Why not invest in solar and wind and the future? The bible says we are the stewards of God's creation why not act like it for once.
# 132:
6:45 am PDT, May 22,
Wendy Horn, California
# 131:
6:45 am PDT, May 22,
Marcy Morgan, California
# 130:
6:44 am PDT, May 22,
Joseph Mulloy, Illinois
Artic drilling is only a short term solution to our energy problems. What we need is a comprehesive policy of conservation and research into better alternative fuel sources. NOT ETHANOL
Artic drilling is only a short term solution to our energy problems. What we need is a comprehesive policy of conservation and research into better alternative fuel sources. NOT ETHANOL
# 129:
6:44 am PDT, May 22,
Melva Hackney, Indiana
It is insanity to allow greedy politicians to give away the Arctic to greedy oil companies. Politicians and Big Business have added enough millions and billions to their bottom lines since 2000. Stop the on-going assault on the environment and species!
It is insanity to allow greedy politicians to give away the Arctic to greedy oil companies. Politicians and Big Business have added enough millions and billions to their bottom lines since 2000. Stop the on-going assault on the environment and species!
# 128:
6:44 am PDT, May 22,
Name not displayed, New York
Please save the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge! The monies saved on gas doesn't nearly come close to what we need to do to protect our wildlife....
Please save the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge! The monies saved on gas doesn't nearly come close to what we need to do to protect our wildlife....
# 127:
6:43 am PDT, May 22,
Name not displayed, Washington D.C.
# 126:
6:42 am PDT, May 22,
Dave Slaman, New Jersey
More drilling will not lead to energy reliability only more oil profits.
More drilling will not lead to energy reliability only more oil profits.
# 125:
6:44 am PDT, May 22,
Peter Scott, Michigan
# 124:
6:42 am PDT, May 22,
Liz Lassetter, Missouri
Save the Arctic Wildlife Refuge. Too much of our planet has already been ravaged. There has to be a stop to our mutilation of Mother Earth! Find another energy solution. What is wrong with us that we allow the rich to completely destroy what little that is left untouched in nature just for more profits. Liz Lassetter
Save the Arctic Wildlife Refuge. Too much of our planet has already been ravaged. There has to be a stop to our mutilation of Mother Earth! Find another energy solution. What is wrong with us that we allow the rich to completely destroy what little that is left untouched in nature just for more profits. Liz Lassetter
# 123:
6:44 am PDT, May 22,
Lydia Oakes, Washington
# 122:
6:42 am PDT, May 22,
Nancy Unsold, Ohio
Drilling in the Arctic is not a solution to the oil problem. The American people need to lower their energy usage. We need to drive smaller, cars that use less gas. We need to promote hybrids, and our government should be putting pressure on automotive producers to produce more fuel-efficient vehicles. I'm tired of seeing repeated advertisements for fuel-hogging SUVs. Promoting these vehicles is irresponsible.
Drilling in the Arctic is not a solution to the oil problem. The American people need to lower their energy usage. We need to drive smaller, cars that use less gas. We need to promote hybrids, and our government should be putting pressure on automotive producers to produce more fuel-efficient vehicles. I'm tired of seeing repeated advertisements for fuel-hogging SUVs. Promoting these vehicles is irresponsible.
# 121:
6:42 am PDT, May 22,
Christine Gazurian, Maryland
# 120:
6:44 am PDT, May 22,
Miriam Jones, New York
As a climate scientist in Alaska, I know how vulnerable the arctic is to climate change. Logistically, drilling ANWR does not make sense, as the warmer arctic is decreasing the amount of time drilling can take place on the permafrost each year, increasing the expense to drill. In addition, the arctic only contains enough oil for no more than a decade of drilling. Finally, having worked in ANWR, I know firsthand what a beautiful, yet vulnerable place this is, and I would not want it destroyed for a mere handful of years of drilling.
As a climate scientist in Alaska, I know how vulnerable the arctic is to climate change. Logistically, drilling ANWR does not make sense, as the warmer arctic is decreasing the amount of time drilling can take place on the permafrost each year, increasing the expense to drill. In addition, the arctic only contains enough oil for no more than a decade of drilling. Finally, having worked in ANWR, I know firsthand what a beautiful, yet vulnerable place this is, and I would not want it destroyed for a mere handful of years of drilling.
# 119:
6:41 am PDT, May 22,
April Aubin, New York
# 118:
6:43 am PDT, May 22,
Name not displayed, North Dakota
Please ban oil well drilling in alaska to protect our wild life There is not oil or gas shortage just a bunch of greety hogs
Please ban oil well drilling in alaska to protect our wild life There is not oil or gas shortage just a bunch of greety hogs
# 117:
6:41 am PDT, May 22,
Jennifer Shepardson, California
# 116:
6:40 am PDT, May 22,
Ronald Scott, New Mexico
# 115:
6:41 am PDT, May 22,
David Higdon, Tennessee
# 114:
6:40 am PDT, May 22,
Name not displayed, Connecticut
# 113:
6:40 am PDT, May 22,
Tito Rodriguez, New Jersey
no drilling in the arctic national wildlife refuge ever.
no drilling in the arctic national wildlife refuge ever.
# 112:
6:39 am PDT, May 22,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
# 111:
6:39 am PDT, May 22,
Charlie Wolfe, Montana
YAH, I am sincerely behind your decision to protect this area.. I know that you WILL protect it! THANKS! I appreciate and love the effort you are making when you save this for me.. Your friend, Charlie
YAH, I am sincerely behind your decision to protect this area.. I know that you WILL protect it! THANKS! I appreciate and love the effort you are making when you save this for me.. Your friend, Charlie
# 110:
6:39 am PDT, May 22,
Shirley Novo, Pennsylvania
I strongly urge you to support S.2316. Only a "wilderness" designation will stop the relentless efforts to drill in this special place and focus on real energy solutions like energy efficiency and the development of clean, renewable alternatives to fossil fuels. Sincerely, Shirley Novo
I strongly urge you to support S.2316. Only a "wilderness" designation will stop the relentless efforts to drill in this special place and focus on real energy solutions like energy efficiency and the development of clean, renewable alternatives to fossil fuels. Sincerely, Shirley Novo
# 109:
6:37 am PDT, May 22,
Name not displayed, Florida
Because we have no right to tamper with Mother Nature, esp. to get a minute amount of oil...please help to stop this and move to more renewables.
Because we have no right to tamper with Mother Nature, esp. to get a minute amount of oil...please help to stop this and move to more renewables.
# 108:
6:38 am PDT, May 22,
Karliin Brooks, New York
# 107:
6:37 am PDT, May 22,
Name not displayed, Washington D.C.
# 106:
6:37 am PDT, May 22,
Name not displayed, California
# 105:
6:36 am PDT, May 22,
Name not displayed, Connecticut
# 104:
6:38 am PDT, May 22,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
we should not have to be drilling in the poles when we have other options. think about all the wile life we would be hurting it's wrong and immoral. we are already taking over all of the animals homes and now we are going to do it again, stop drilling in Alaska and the poles!
we should not have to be drilling in the poles when we have other options. think about all the wile life we would be hurting it's wrong and immoral. we are already taking over all of the animals homes and now we are going to do it again, stop drilling in Alaska and the poles!
# 103:
6:35 am PDT, May 22,
Storm Weaver, Texas
The solution to our problem is NOT drilling up more oil, but finding, creating, promoting, and developing -alternatives- to limited, dirty, and destructive fossil-fuels!
The solution to our problem is NOT drilling up more oil, but finding, creating, promoting, and developing -alternatives- to limited, dirty, and destructive fossil-fuels!
# 102:
6:35 am PDT, May 22,
Name not displayed, Connecticut
# 101:
6:35 am PDT, May 22,
Aletta Kraan, Canada