Care2 member? Log in
|
|
 |
Danger! Endangered Species Act Threatened
Target: Sen. James Inhofe, Chair, Senate Committee on Environment and Public WorksSponsored by: League of Conservation Voters
The Endangered Species Act turns 30 this year! But thereÂ’s no time to loose in celebrating; the Bush administration and some in Congress want to limit the Endangered Species Act by weakening existing requirements for the designation of habitat necessary for the recovery of an endangered species. Should politics or biology manage the recovery of imperiled species?
There are currently 1,821 species of plants and animals listed as threatened or endangered in the United States and abroad. At a time when we should be applauding the vision of this country to protect declining species, we are confronted by an administration that wants to:
- Significantly weaken existing requirements for the designation, and thereby protection, of habitat necessary for the recovery of an imperiled species.
- Undercut the use of the best science in protecting endangered species.
Take action today to protect the Endangered Species Act and the plants and animals that rely on it for survival. Tell Congress to protect the Endangered Species Act for our generation and future generations.
There are currently 1,821 species of plants and animals listed as threatened or endangered in the United States and abroad. At a time when we should be applauding the vision of this country to protect declining species, we are confronted by an administration that wants to:
- Significantly weaken existing requirements for the designation, and thereby protection, of habitat necessary for the recovery of an imperiled species.
- Undercut the use of the best science in protecting endangered species.
Take action today to protect the Endangered Species Act and the plants and animals that rely on it for survival. Tell Congress to protect the Endangered Species Act for our generation and future generations.
Sign Petition! see who signed this
We signed the “Danger! Endangered Species Act Threatened” petition!
# 150:
4:54 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Debbie Pena, California
# 149:
4:53 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Jasmine Chan, Singapore
# 148:
4:51 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Ellen Pepich, Illinois
# 147:
4:51 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Doret Kollerer, California
# 146:
4:50 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Madelyn Skeuse, New Jersey
We have an obligation to protect all creatures.
We have an obligation to protect all creatures.
# 145:
4:50 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Jeanette Capotorto, New York
# 144:
4:50 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Kim Farris, California
# 143:
4:49 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Joan M. Donati, Maryland
We cannot take for granted that we will always have the wildlife that we enjoy today. We must preserve what we can to pass along to future generations.
We cannot take for granted that we will always have the wildlife that we enjoy today. We must preserve what we can to pass along to future generations.
# 142:
4:47 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Judy Walker, Wyoming
# 141:
4:47 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Johanna Stein, Canada
Endangered species deserve to live on this earth as much as we do. They are also crucial to the functioning of much larger ecosystems.
Endangered species deserve to live on this earth as much as we do. They are also crucial to the functioning of much larger ecosystems.
# 140:
4:44 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Mary Flanagan, Washington
Because there is no return from becoming extinct.
Because there is no return from becoming extinct.
# 139:
4:44 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Dayvid Jones, California
# 138:
4:41 pm PDT, Sep 24,
GAIA Earth Soul, Florida
We, the Endangering Species, have an inherent responsibility & obligation to preserve & protect Life on this planet. Endangered Species resulting from Our irresponsibility = Life threatened with extinction (GONE FOREVER) because of US & Our ignorance, apathy & abuse. Every Endangered Species We allow is one more failure bringing Us ever closer to the time when WE become The Endangered Species. RESPECT LIFE.
We, the Endangering Species, have an inherent responsibility & obligation to preserve & protect Life on this planet. Endangered Species resulting from Our irresponsibility = Life threatened with extinction (GONE FOREVER) because of US & Our ignorance, apathy & abuse. Every Endangered Species We allow is one more failure bringing Us ever closer to the time when WE become The Endangered Species. RESPECT LIFE.
# 137:
4:41 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Gene Wedge, California
The biodiveristy of our planet is not only a treasure to be cherished, but our very survival will depend on it in the coming century.
The biodiveristy of our planet is not only a treasure to be cherished, but our very survival will depend on it in the coming century.
# 136:
4:41 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Lisa Westman, California
# 135:
4:40 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Terry M. Jordan, Oregon
We are losing both flora and fauna and this does not bode well for the human species. Ultimately, as they go, so do we!
We are losing both flora and fauna and this does not bode well for the human species. Ultimately, as they go, so do we!
# 134:
4:38 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Name not displayed, Minnesota
# 133:
4:38 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Priscilla Cunningham, Colombia
Continuity of all of God's created creatures including man means continuity of the world.
Continuity of all of God's created creatures including man means continuity of the world.
# 132:
4:38 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Elainna Crowell, Canada
Because God created them and I want my great grandchildren to respect & appreciate the natural world. This would be very difficult, if not impossible, if political & economic interests take precedence over biology and the environment.
Because God created them and I want my great grandchildren to respect & appreciate the natural world. This would be very difficult, if not impossible, if political & economic interests take precedence over biology and the environment.
# 131:
4:36 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Vira Confectioner, California
..
..
# 130:
4:36 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Deborah Cohen, Massachusetts
because they are part of an ecosystem that is dependant on all it's members to stay in balance. if you mess up that balance, it changes everything in unpredictable ways.
because they are part of an ecosystem that is dependant on all it's members to stay in balance. if you mess up that balance, it changes everything in unpredictable ways.
# 129:
4:35 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Name not displayed, California
Everything is interrelated, who knows what will happen when the endangered species die; it may have more a dire effect than anyone knows.
Everything is interrelated, who knows what will happen when the endangered species die; it may have more a dire effect than anyone knows.
# 128:
4:31 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Ernest Hopkins, California
Everything, on Earth, has a reson for being. If we can't protect endangered species, we will one day find ourselves on the list.
Everything, on Earth, has a reson for being. If we can't protect endangered species, we will one day find ourselves on the list.
# 127:
4:31 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Craig Lee Asbury, Missouri
# 126:
4:27 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Orlando Piedrahita, California
Protect their enviornment, regulate and enforce animal protection laws.
Protect their enviornment, regulate and enforce animal protection laws.
# 125:
4:25 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Walter Taylor, California
Protection of endangered species keeps the environment livable for our generation and the generation to come. Changing the rules for election politics that's not based on sound scientific information is to rob man an opportunity to understand the world we live in.
Protection of endangered species keeps the environment livable for our generation and the generation to come. Changing the rules for election politics that's not based on sound scientific information is to rob man an opportunity to understand the world we live in.
# 124:
4:23 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Jill Gershen, Maryland
Because human beings are greedy and arrogant by nature, it is essential to have strong legislation to protect all less powerful species from us. Without legislation, many species would have already disappeared. Since every species is important to maintain this planet's balance, laws are necessary to protect all other species from us.
Because human beings are greedy and arrogant by nature, it is essential to have strong legislation to protect all less powerful species from us. Without legislation, many species would have already disappeared. Since every species is important to maintain this planet's balance, laws are necessary to protect all other species from us.
# 123:
4:21 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Ashley Mott, Texas
This act has been around for 30 years, it was one of the highlights of the environmental movement which should still be going on today. However, if we keep hurting the environment and changing existing acts that will worsen wildlife, then we may never be able to enjoy certain species ever again. The whole reason they are endangered is because of us, humans, thus it is our duty to save them and hopefully they will one day thrive.
This act has been around for 30 years, it was one of the highlights of the environmental movement which should still be going on today. However, if we keep hurting the environment and changing existing acts that will worsen wildlife, then we may never be able to enjoy certain species ever again. The whole reason they are endangered is because of us, humans, thus it is our duty to save them and hopefully they will one day thrive.
# 122:
4:19 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Nancy Womack, Texas
Those that weren't protected when they became endangered are now extinct. It is one thing to have them become extinct through failure to adapt to natural changes, but quite another when the changes are due to our abuse of the environment and to our unwillingness to protect enough land to ensure survival of the species.
Those that weren't protected when they became endangered are now extinct. It is one thing to have them become extinct through failure to adapt to natural changes, but quite another when the changes are due to our abuse of the environment and to our unwillingness to protect enough land to ensure survival of the species.
# 121:
4:17 pm PDT, Sep 24,
S Meyers, California
Each species loss is an inexcusable tragedy.
Each species loss is an inexcusable tragedy.
# 120:
4:17 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Les J. Price, New York
We must continue to protect endangered anmimals!!!
We must continue to protect endangered anmimals!!!
# 119:
4:14 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Patrick Tomeny, New Hampshire
# 118:
4:09 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Robert Nulton, Texas
# 117:
4:03 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Dr. Wayne B. Robinson, California
# 116:
4:01 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Edwina Jansson, Texas
They live on this earth, too.
They live on this earth, too.
# 115:
4:01 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Marie Gutkowski, New York
# 114:
3:59 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 113:
3:57 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Name not displayed, Ecuador
TO LIVE IN PEACE WE MUST REMEMBER TO RESPECT OTHER CREATURES WE ARE NOT THE OWNERS OF THE WORLD WE MUST SHARE WHAT GOD GAVE US AND LIVE IN HARMONY.
TO LIVE IN PEACE WE MUST REMEMBER TO RESPECT OTHER CREATURES WE ARE NOT THE OWNERS OF THE WORLD WE MUST SHARE WHAT GOD GAVE US AND LIVE IN HARMONY.
# 112:
3:56 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Ben Galyardt, Colorado
# 111:
3:55 pm PDT, Sep 24,
James Gilland, Arizona
All life is sacred. All must be protected.
All life is sacred. All must be protected.
# 110:
3:50 pm PDT, Sep 24,
James Hill, New Jersey
# 109:
3:50 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Carol Hawkins, Tennessee
All life is a chain and every link is important.
All life is a chain and every link is important.
# 108:
3:47 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Nancy Petersen, California
# 107:
3:46 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Cassie Schmitz, Iowa
# 106:
3:44 pm PDT, Sep 24,
J Gooch, Texas
It is the duty of Humans to protect the animals that we are killing off from our disregard of nature.
It is the duty of Humans to protect the animals that we are killing off from our disregard of nature.
# 105:
3:44 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Anita Rinehart, Pennsylvania
We must help repopulate species that could become extinct.
We must help repopulate species that could become extinct.
# 104:
3:42 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Linda Sessine, Michigan
# 103:
3:42 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Elaine McCall, Georgia
because they are sacred and part of this planet and it is not for us to decide which was live and which one die
because they are sacred and part of this planet and it is not for us to decide which was live and which one die
# 102:
3:42 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Jennifer Mitchell, Canada
Because animals are beautiful and don't harm us at all
Because animals are beautiful and don't harm us at all
# 101:
3:39 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Mark Nielson, Washington
Contrary to popular right wing "thought," diversity IS necessary for the survival of ALL species. Including ours.
Contrary to popular right wing "thought," diversity IS necessary for the survival of ALL species. Including ours.