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Urge Congress to Permanently Protect the Arctic Refuge!
Target: U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsored by: Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund
Sponsored by: Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund
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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# 136,100:
2:43 am PDT, Aug 30,
Tan Siong, Singapore
Save the Arctic and its wildlife. Leave them alone as the world natural resources and its wildlife are soon disappearing.
Save the Arctic and its wildlife. Leave them alone as the world natural resources and its wildlife are soon disappearing.
# 136,099:
2:38 am PDT, Aug 30,
Amir Khan, India
# 136,098:
2:28 am PDT, Aug 30,
Joana Gonçalves, Portugal
# 136,097:
1:36 am PDT, Aug 30,
Christine Fisher, Luxembourg
# 136,096:
1:34 am PDT, Aug 30,
Beth Caldwell, California
Our lives are at risk fro all the crazy things we have already done! Stop this madness!
Our lives are at risk fro all the crazy things we have already done! Stop this madness!
# 136,095:
1:25 am PDT, Aug 30,
Laurie Hawkes, France
# 136,094:
1:19 am PDT, Aug 30,
Maria Clotilde LAI, United Kingdom
Dear Sirs, let's not delude ourselves! Oil drilling in the Arctic Refuge will only help and implement the decline of resources. So many people have stopped believing your fairy tales and badly fed lies, that it is amazing you have still not woken up tho the political (electoral) resonance of such revolution. Happy birthday on yr. reincarnation as hunted wildlife! M C Lai
Dear Sirs, let's not delude ourselves! Oil drilling in the Arctic Refuge will only help and implement the decline of resources. So many people have stopped believing your fairy tales and badly fed lies, that it is amazing you have still not woken up tho the political (electoral) resonance of such revolution. Happy birthday on yr. reincarnation as hunted wildlife! M C Lai
# 136,093:
1:09 am PDT, Aug 30,
Kerry Nolan, Oregon
We love our Anwr, so will my grandchildren. Please protect what little is left.
We love our Anwr, so will my grandchildren. Please protect what little is left.
# 136,092:
12:59 am PDT, Aug 30,
Maria Moon, Australia
# 136,091:
12:45 am PDT, Aug 30,
Richard L Warren, Nevada
Please support a permanent ban on drilling in the ANWR. Let's work hard to develop alternative energy sources to free America from our slavery to Oil and Gas.
Please support a permanent ban on drilling in the ANWR. Let's work hard to develop alternative energy sources to free America from our slavery to Oil and Gas.
# 136,090:
12:39 am PDT, Aug 30,
Kim S, Florida
Drilling in the Artic Refuge is not the long term answer to America's fuel crisis, but it is the long term answer to those pesky polar bears and other wildlife which make the refuge their home. I urge all representatives in Washington to put a stop to this insane quest for oil and bring about permanent protection to the Artic Refuge in Alaska so that present and future Americans will have the Artic Refuge as per law supporting the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act (H.R. 39). If not now... WHEN? Invest in renew-ables now! End America's dependency to fossil fuels!
Drilling in the Artic Refuge is not the long term answer to America's fuel crisis, but it is the long term answer to those pesky polar bears and other wildlife which make the refuge their home. I urge all representatives in Washington to put a stop to this insane quest for oil and bring about permanent protection to the Artic Refuge in Alaska so that present and future Americans will have the Artic Refuge as per law supporting the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act (H.R. 39). If not now... WHEN? Invest in renew-ables now! End America's dependency to fossil fuels!
# 136,089:
12:36 am PDT, Aug 30,
Janice Willcox, New Zealand
# 136,088:
12:15 am PDT, Aug 30,
Julie Vargas, California
its just not ncessary for drilling! we need to stop looking for oil and start looking for new ways to fuel our vehicles....technology is going way too slow in this way
its just not ncessary for drilling! we need to stop looking for oil and start looking for new ways to fuel our vehicles....technology is going way too slow in this way
# 136,087:
12:09 am PDT, Aug 30,
Tracey Coppotelli, Indiana
# 136,086:
11:59 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Barbara Buys, Washington
# 136,085:
11:57 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Maria Yanzi, Argentina
We hope the new president take the wright decision to protect the Artic
We hope the new president take the wright decision to protect the Artic
# 136,084:
11:54 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Patricia Ramos, Philippines
# 136,083:
11:47 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Sarah Edwards, Australia
# 136,082:
11:39 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Name not displayed, Michigan
Palin says; YES...'Drilling in the Artic Natrional Wildlife Refuge...Pro Life...Against Abortion...NRA...Moose Hunter...Sued the Goverment over Polar Bear listed as THREATENED... most say Alaskians love her determination and accomplishments for what she has done so far for Alaska...But ironically says..."LETS KILL ALL"...why? Now; 'We thought we had it bad enough with' "Bush's Third Term...McCain" Is it now time for a change?
Palin says; YES...'Drilling in the Artic Natrional Wildlife Refuge...Pro Life...Against Abortion...NRA...Moose Hunter...Sued the Goverment over Polar Bear listed as THREATENED... most say Alaskians love her determination and accomplishments for what she has done so far for Alaska...But ironically says..."LETS KILL ALL"...why? Now; 'We thought we had it bad enough with' "Bush's Third Term...McCain" Is it now time for a change?
# 136,081:
11:36 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Diane Jackson-Mia, Malaysia
Get your priorities in order! Stop behaving like a kid in a candy shop because this candy will run out!! Grow up!!
Get your priorities in order! Stop behaving like a kid in a candy shop because this candy will run out!! Grow up!!
# 136,080:
11:28 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Deirdre Morland, Texas
These are God's creatures and they are beautiful and intelligent and deserve to live in their natural habitat without it being destroyed. They will soon be extinct if we don't take action now.
These are God's creatures and they are beautiful and intelligent and deserve to live in their natural habitat without it being destroyed. They will soon be extinct if we don't take action now.
# 136,079:
11:21 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Joan Peters, New York
# 136,078:
11:11 pm PDT, Aug 29,
M.L. Melin, Texas
The recent selection, as Republican vice-presidential nominee, of Gov. Palin (who has gone on record in opposition to listing the polar bear as "threatened") is deeply troubling and underlines the urgency of this bill.
The recent selection, as Republican vice-presidential nominee, of Gov. Palin (who has gone on record in opposition to listing the polar bear as "threatened") is deeply troubling and underlines the urgency of this bill.
# 136,077:
11:07 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Beryl Dyer, Australia
# 136,076:
11:01 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Cindy Holmberg, Missouri
# 136,075:
10:47 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Kenneth Short, Colorado
# 136,074:
10:44 pm PDT, Aug 29,
David Crane, California
Please protect the polar bears.
Please protect the polar bears.
# 136,073:
10:37 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Kathy Doran, Arizona
# 136,072:
10:36 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Wendy Selnick RN, New York
# 136,071:
10:33 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Heather Caldwell, Georgia
this is wrong. you know this is wrong.
this is wrong. you know this is wrong.
# 136,070:
10:30 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Name not displayed, Canada
BUSH SUCKS!
BUSH SUCKS!
# 136,069:
10:28 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Debra Thatcher, Indiana
We are doing enough damage to the earth as it is. Please do not cause harm to the wildlife in Alaska.
We are doing enough damage to the earth as it is. Please do not cause harm to the wildlife in Alaska.
# 136,068:
10:22 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Mike McMannes, Texas
# 136,067:
10:08 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Jennifer Pinder, Texas
# 136,066:
10:07 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Claire Hendrickson, Florida
# 136,065:
10:04 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Laurelyn Baker, Colorado
No drilling. It will help no one but the oil companies and destroy a God given gift so precious it would be horrifying to loose. Please get out into nature and learn about it so you know how to protect it.
No drilling. It will help no one but the oil companies and destroy a God given gift so precious it would be horrifying to loose. Please get out into nature and learn about it so you know how to protect it.
# 136,064:
10:04 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Name not displayed, New York
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. 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. Halina Wojcik
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. 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. Halina Wojcik
# 136,062:
9:56 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Heather Williamson, Colorado
We need our polar bears and Arctic wildlife. Please save them!!!!
We need our polar bears and Arctic wildlife. Please save them!!!!
# 136,061:
9:53 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Leslie Rafferty, Ohio
# 136,060:
9:51 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Sandra Matthews, Georgia
# 136,059:
9:48 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Chantile Emerick, California
Please support the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act, and keep the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge free from oil damage. If it is indeed a refuge, we should keep it that way. Bush should not try to fix our problems by creating more problems. Instead, he, and we, should be working all along on altrnative energy. THIS IS NOT A SOLUTION!
Please support the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act, and keep the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge free from oil damage. If it is indeed a refuge, we should keep it that way. Bush should not try to fix our problems by creating more problems. Instead, he, and we, should be working all along on altrnative energy. THIS IS NOT A SOLUTION!
# 136,058:
9:44 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Billy Dahlinger, United States Minor Outlying Islands
# 136,057:
9:41 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Mirella Del pino, Florida
# 136,056:
9:40 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Deanna McCray, California
# 136,055:
9:32 pm PDT, Aug 29,
JOSH FENTON, California
WHEN EGO DRIVEN MAN LEARN TO VALUE MOTHER EARTH AND HER INTEGRITY ABOVE GREED FOR THE DOLLAR & POWER ??????? It's the old story, you don't know what you had tell it"s gone !!!!
WHEN EGO DRIVEN MAN LEARN TO VALUE MOTHER EARTH AND HER INTEGRITY ABOVE GREED FOR THE DOLLAR & POWER ??????? It's the old story, you don't know what you had tell it"s gone !!!!
# 136,054:
9:31 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Valentina Scrydloff, New York
# 136,053:
9:22 pm PDT, Aug 29,
A. H. Leis, Maryland
# 136,052:
9:22 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Holley Preston, Michigan
# 136,051:
9:12 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Elsie Frazier, Idaho