Protect Altai From a Gas Pipeline!
- signatures:
- deadline: February 24, 2009
- signature goal: 3,000
- Target: Russian Government
- Sponsored by: Pacific Environment
Currently, Altai's environment and communities are being threatened by a proposed gas pipeline from Russia to China. Set to pass through the Ukok Plateau, the Altai Pipeline will lead to unregulated development exacerbating unemployment, threatening local businesses and increasing illegal logging. Construction will damage the fragile tundra and the pipeline will continue to pose a threat to the area during operation because of the high likelihood of serious earthquakes. The Ukok Plateau is also a sacred place for the Altai's indigenous people, containing ancient burial sites.
Together with partners in Altai we are asking the Russian Government to put a stop to current plans and consider an alternative route to protect Altai.
Dear Mr. Medvedev,
I am writing to ask you to consider alternative routes for the Altai gas pipeline and to protect the pristine nature of the Altai region. I have learned that the pipeline would cause damage to the fragile tundra, and opening the border between Russia and China could lead to unregulated development and illegal logging.
The Ukok Plateau is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is a sacred place for the Altai's indigenous people. Given potential environmental and social impacts of the proposed pipeline and the importance of the Ukok Plateau to the local people and to the world, please put a stop to current plans and consider an alternative route.
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