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Urge Congress to Permanently Protect the Arctic Refuge!
Target: U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsored by: Care2
Sponsored by: Care2
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is home to caribou, snow fox and millions of migratory birds. It is also the most important onshore denning habitat for America's vanishing polar bears.
But this natural treasure is constantly under siege. Time and time again, the oil industry and their allies in Congress have sought to open this special place to harmful new drilling, threatening all of the wildlife that depend on it for survival.
And now President Bush has called for drilling in the Arctic Refuge by 2010 in his new budget proposal!
We need to permanently protect the Arctic Refuge! Urge your Representative to support the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act (H.R. 39) to permanently protect the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
But this natural treasure is constantly under siege. Time and time again, the oil industry and their allies in Congress have sought to open this special place to harmful new drilling, threatening all of the wildlife that depend on it for survival.
And now President Bush has called for drilling in the Arctic Refuge by 2010 in his new budget proposal!
We need to permanently protect the Arctic Refuge! Urge your Representative to support the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act (H.R. 39) to permanently protect the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
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# 100,750:
8:50 am PDT, Jul 4,
Mary Finley, California
# 100,749:
8:47 am PDT, Jul 4,
Bryanna Mantilla, Maryland
This refuge is one of the last remaining habitats for many creatures that are already threatened by global warming. Drilling in this area would not only exacerbate climate change but it would not offer long-term security or a solution to the energy crisis. Protect this area! Support alternative fuel development and reduction of carbon emissions!
This refuge is one of the last remaining habitats for many creatures that are already threatened by global warming. Drilling in this area would not only exacerbate climate change but it would not offer long-term security or a solution to the energy crisis. Protect this area! Support alternative fuel development and reduction of carbon emissions!
# 100,748:
8:49 am PDT, Jul 4,
Ernest or Fred Johnson, Washington
# 100,747:
8:47 am PDT, Jul 4,
Tricia Lazarus, Georgia
# 100,746:
8:46 am PDT, Jul 4,
Jackie Cybulski, Maryland
# 100,745:
8:41 am PDT, Jul 4,
Robert Stack, Nevada
# 100,744:
8:40 am PDT, Jul 4,
Sam Feuss, New Jersey
# 100,743:
8:40 am PDT, Jul 4,
Elodie Buisson, France
# 100,742:
8:34 am PDT, Jul 4,
Ardelia Cockhern, Guam
becuase look at all the animals.they are all gonan die : ( i dont thinks its nice.Please just stop andhelp!please
becuase look at all the animals.they are all gonan die : ( i dont thinks its nice.Please just stop andhelp!please
# 100,741:
8:34 am PDT, Jul 4,
Kimberly Harralson, North Carolina
# 100,740:
8:33 am PDT, Jul 4,
Jeannette Bashore, Indiana
# 100,739:
8:26 am PDT, Jul 4,
DEBRA GEBAUER, Minnesota
# 100,738:
8:24 am PDT, Jul 4,
Rebecca Garagozzo, Delaware
# 100,737:
8:19 am PDT, Jul 4,
Elizabeth Gillingham, California
I do not believe the answer to our oil problems is drilling elsewhere. The answer lies in eliminating the "Enron Loophole" and protecting companies who are trying to introduce alternative energies into our communities. Besides, it would take a long time to get those oil rigs and refineries built here in the U.S. and 5-10 years for that oil to hit the market.
I do not believe the answer to our oil problems is drilling elsewhere. The answer lies in eliminating the "Enron Loophole" and protecting companies who are trying to introduce alternative energies into our communities. Besides, it would take a long time to get those oil rigs and refineries built here in the U.S. and 5-10 years for that oil to hit the market.
# 100,736:
8:21 am PDT, Jul 4,
Kelly Pretorius, Canada
# 100,735:
8:16 am PDT, Jul 4,
Ruth Bromer, North Carolina
# 100,733:
8:07 am PDT, Jul 4,
Shari Martin, Texas
# 100,732:
8:04 am PDT, Jul 4,
Sarah Allen, Connecticut
# 100,731:
8:03 am PDT, Jul 4,
Karen Bailey, Ohio
we can not destroy an area and endanger the wildlife For OIL!
we can not destroy an area and endanger the wildlife For OIL!
# 100,730:
8:03 am PDT, Jul 4,
Eva Pirnat, Slovenia
# 100,729:
8:02 am PDT, Jul 4,
Scott Kubis, California
# 100,728:
8:03 am PDT, Jul 4,
Danielle Granata, Massachusetts
# 100,727:
7:55 am PDT, Jul 4,
T Leonard, Arizona
By protecting the global environment, we'd be serving to protect all animals, humans and all other animals!
By protecting the global environment, we'd be serving to protect all animals, humans and all other animals!
# 100,726:
7:52 am PDT, Jul 4,
Frank Stoll, Connecticut
# 100,725:
7:51 am PDT, Jul 4,
Caroline Moore, Pennsylvania
We're clearly past the point where it becomes necessary to research and implement alternative fuel sources. Instead of finding more places to drill for oil, use funds toward hybrid or gas-free vehicles. We're only putting off the inevitable.
We're clearly past the point where it becomes necessary to research and implement alternative fuel sources. Instead of finding more places to drill for oil, use funds toward hybrid or gas-free vehicles. We're only putting off the inevitable.
# 100,724:
7:51 am PDT, Jul 4,
Lauren Mountney, Pennsylvania
# 100,723:
7:52 am PDT, Jul 4,
Name not displayed, Minnesota
The Arctic Refuge needs to be permanently protected from oil drilling for all the reason this letter states. We need to be looking into alternative fuel.
The Arctic Refuge needs to be permanently protected from oil drilling for all the reason this letter states. We need to be looking into alternative fuel.
# 100,722:
7:49 am PDT, Jul 4,
Vincent Pieri, Puerto Rico
# 100,721:
7:41 am PDT, Jul 4,
Beverly Fetterman, Texas
# 100,720:
7:39 am PDT, Jul 4,
Name not displayed, Illinois
# 100,719:
7:35 am PDT, Jul 4,
Silvia Crepaldi, Brazil
# 100,718:
7:34 am PDT, Jul 4,
Alison Freese, Virginia
# 100,717:
7:32 am PDT, Jul 4,
Elin Andersen, Sweden
# 100,716:
7:33 am PDT, Jul 4,
Sheril Kaulback, Missouri
How many times do we have to say NO!! The oil companies are not using the leases they have now to drill. Why should we give up more of our natural heritage?
How many times do we have to say NO!! The oil companies are not using the leases they have now to drill. Why should we give up more of our natural heritage?
# 100,715:
7:28 am PDT, Jul 4,
Elgui Roman, Virginia
# 100,714:
7:27 am PDT, Jul 4,
Donna Weisman, Illinois
Please help. Don't let these magnificent creatures and their fellow polar inhabitants disappear which they will if something isn't done. More drilling and disruptions will negatively affect them.
Please help. Don't let these magnificent creatures and their fellow polar inhabitants disappear which they will if something isn't done. More drilling and disruptions will negatively affect them.
# 100,713:
7:24 am PDT, Jul 4,
Connie Sedberry, North Carolina
No more oil drilling in the US! Let us be the first nation to protect our natural resources and take the lead in developing and using alternative energy resources.
No more oil drilling in the US! Let us be the first nation to protect our natural resources and take the lead in developing and using alternative energy resources.
# 100,712:
7:17 am PDT, Jul 4,
Ben Seymour, North Carolina
# 100,711:
6:57 am PDT, Jul 4,
Light Buggiani, New York
# 100,710:
6:42 am PDT, Jul 4,
Rita Rubira, Spain
# 100,709:
6:35 am PDT, Jul 4,
Maria Pannenbacker, New York
# 100,708:
6:34 am PDT, Jul 4,
Noam Litwack, Maryland
Man... all you have to do is watch Planet Earth to see that the Polar Bears are in trouble. "The polar bears biggest enemy is the human." And for anyone who thinks i'm a PETA crazed activist, i'm a right wing republican, who actually cares about the welfare of animals.
Man... all you have to do is watch Planet Earth to see that the Polar Bears are in trouble. "The polar bears biggest enemy is the human." And for anyone who thinks i'm a PETA crazed activist, i'm a right wing republican, who actually cares about the welfare of animals.
# 100,707:
6:33 am PDT, Jul 4,
Susann Nielsen, Denmark
Dear Representative, As your constituent, I am deeply concerned about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the treasured wildlife that lives there. That's why I strongly urge you to ensure that this national treasure is permanently protected to the full extent of the law by supporting the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act (H.R. 39). The bill, sponsored by Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Rep. Jim Ramstad (R-MN), would designate the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a wilderness area with permanent protections. These permanent protections are especially important for America's remaining polar bears. According to a U.S. Geological Survey report, polar bears will likely be extinct in Alaska in as little as 50 years due to rapidly melting sea ice. The Arctic Refuge is one of the most important onshore denning habitats for these magnificent creatures -- and permanent protections will give them a fighting chance at survival. view more This special place has long been protected from harmful new drilling operations. But year after year, big oil companies and their allies continue lobbying to open up the Refuge to new drilling. This can only have devastating consequences for our imperiled wildlife. Drilling and the transportation and infrastructure needed to support it could wreak havoc on the Arctic Refuge and the animals like caribou, our last remaining polar bears and the millions of migratory birds that depend on this vital habitat. With around 400 crude oil and toxic spills each year and just 30 miles west of the Refuge, the Prudhoe oil field is testament to the destruction that the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge would face if Big Oil were allowed in. In light of these facts, I strongly urge you to support H.R. 39 and permanent protection for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Only this type of "wilderness" designation will stop the ceaseless efforts to drill in this special place -- and give America's struggling polar bears a chance at survival. Thank you for taking the time to consider my comments. I eagerly await your response. Sincerely, [Susann Nielsen]
Dear Representative, As your constituent, I am deeply concerned about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the treasured wildlife that lives there. That's why I strongly urge you to ensure that this national treasure is permanently protected to the full extent of the law by supporting the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act (H.R. 39). The bill, sponsored by Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Rep. Jim Ramstad (R-MN), would designate the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a wilderness area with permanent protections. These permanent protections are especially important for America's remaining polar bears. According to a U.S. Geological Survey report, polar bears will likely be extinct in Alaska in as little as 50 years due to rapidly melting sea ice. The Arctic Refuge is one of the most important onshore denning habitats for these magnificent creatures -- and permanent protections will give them a fighting chance at survival. view more This special place has long been protected from harmful new drilling operations. But year after year, big oil companies and their allies continue lobbying to open up the Refuge to new drilling. This can only have devastating consequences for our imperiled wildlife. Drilling and the transportation and infrastructure needed to support it could wreak havoc on the Arctic Refuge and the animals like caribou, our last remaining polar bears and the millions of migratory birds that depend on this vital habitat. With around 400 crude oil and toxic spills each year and just 30 miles west of the Refuge, the Prudhoe oil field is testament to the destruction that the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge would face if Big Oil were allowed in. In light of these facts, I strongly urge you to support H.R. 39 and permanent protection for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Only this type of "wilderness" designation will stop the ceaseless efforts to drill in this special place -- and give America's struggling polar bears a chance at survival. Thank you for taking the time to consider my comments. I eagerly await your response. Sincerely, [Susann Nielsen]
# 100,706:
6:32 am PDT, Jul 4,
Daniel Molnar, Washington
# 100,705:
6:21 am PDT, Jul 4,
Devon Berry, Massachusetts
Is there anything this government is willing to protect? There is only 1 Alaska and the wildlife there is already at great risk due to global climate change. The government needs to put its foot down and discover other options for energy besides ruining one of the last remaining arctic wildlife habitats through drilling and fossil fuel consumption. We already know that we are the greatest consumers of fossil feul in the world, time to make the responsible choice and invest in other energy options.
Is there anything this government is willing to protect? There is only 1 Alaska and the wildlife there is already at great risk due to global climate change. The government needs to put its foot down and discover other options for energy besides ruining one of the last remaining arctic wildlife habitats through drilling and fossil fuel consumption. We already know that we are the greatest consumers of fossil feul in the world, time to make the responsible choice and invest in other energy options.
# 100,704:
6:20 am PDT, Jul 4,
Carla Bylsma, Florida
# 100,702:
6:14 am PDT, Jul 4,
Tim Blevins, California
With so many other acres available for drilling we should exaust all other optioins before thinking about our refuges for oil. Please fight this for ours and our childrens last wildlife refuge areas.
With so many other acres available for drilling we should exaust all other optioins before thinking about our refuges for oil. Please fight this for ours and our childrens last wildlife refuge areas.
# 100,701:
6:13 am PDT, Jul 4,
Joanna Oczadly, Germany