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climate change

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Petition to Tasmanian State Premier Will Hodgman

Support World Heritage protection for takayna / Tarkine

  Tasmania's takayna / Tarkine is a 495,000 hectare region in northwestern Tasmania and one of the last undisturbed tracts of ancient rainforest in the world. It also includes one of the highest concentrations of Aboriginal archaeology in the hemisphere—traditional use of coastal takayna / Tarkine dates back thousands of years and those cultural resources are still an important part of Aboriginal heritage and culture. The area is a crucial habitat for sixty of Tasmania's rare and endangered species including the Tasmanian giant freshwater crayfish, the Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle and the iconic Tasmanian devil. Despite the  takayna / Tarkine's immense ecological and cultural value, it remains unprotected and at the mercy of destructive extraction industries, including logging and mining. The Tasmanian State Premier Will Hodgman has the responsibility to protect this landscape in perpetuity as a World Heritage Area. Researchers have already identified that takayna / Tarkine meets several of the ten Outstanding Universal Values criteria for World Heritage Listing. Not only would a World Heritage Area designation benefit the ecological and cultural integrity of the landscape, it would also create economic opportunities for nearby communities as a result of increased global tourism—a market that already contributes billions to the Tasmanian economy. Sign our petition and join Patagonia and the Bob Brown Foundation in telling the Tasmanian government to nominate takayna / Tarkine for World Heritage protection and protect this critical region from mining and logging. 

Patagonia
193,153 supporters
Promoted by 1 supporter

Petition to The U.S. President, Democratic Members of U.S. Congress, Republican Members of U.S. Congress

The effects of climate change are upon us. We need a Cabinet-Level "Climate Tsar"

The impacts of climate change that scientists predicted years ago are happening now: extreme droughts, massive wildfires, historic floods, infectious-disease epidemics, and more. The current U.S. Congress and President are doing nothing about climate change other than promoting policies that will make it worse.  Although the current Congress & President won't act on #ClimateChange, we need to build momentum now so that a future Congress & President will act. The longer we wait to address climate change, the more we'll suffer and the more we'll have to pay to cope with the consequences. Please sign this petition to let U.S. politicians know that Americans want the government to devote the time and attention to climate change that it so clearly deserves.  Let's demand a Cabinet-level official -- a "Climate Tsar" -- to coordinate the climate-related actions of government agencies that in one way or another impact or are affected by climate-change policy. The more signatures this petition receives, the more politicians will realize it is in their own self-interest -- as well as the common good -- to act on climate change.    

Sally Wengrover, Ph.D.
40 supporters
Promoted by 12 supporters

Petition to Philippine Government

We Support Solar Para Sa Bayan in Bringing Cheap, Clean, Reliable Power in the Philippines

Solar Para Sa Bayan is a social enterprise on a mission to bring cheap, clean, reliable 24/7 power across the Philippines, by constructing Solar-Battery Minigrids at zero cost to government. This year, over 500,000 Filipinos will benefit from projects in Mindoro, Palawan, Masbate, Batangas, Quezon, Aurora, Cagayan, Isabela, Negros, Misamis, Davao, and other areas that want better service. Electric utilities wrongly claim that current laws give them exclusivity in their franchise areas, so government must craft new laws and policies that clearly allow companies like Solar Para Sa Bayan to compete on a non-exclusive basis and give consumers an alternative choice. 10 Reasons to Support the Establishment of Minigrids Across the Philippines: 1) Overwhelming Public Support. A recent Pulse Asia survey indicates 82% of Filipinos favor new options for electric service providers; 60% are dissatisfied with electricity prices; and 89% favor increasing the use of renewable energy in the Philippines. 2) Lower Cost. Filipinos pay the highest rates in Asia, as much as Php 12-16/kWh in some areas. Competition will allow Filipinos to switch to Minigrids, while encouraging traditional utilities to lower their rates to remain competitive. 3) Reliable Service. Filipinos suffer blackouts from traditional utilities due to outdated technology and limits of centralized generation. Minigrids provide superior service using advanced technology and de-centralized solutions for each town. 4) Accessible 24/7. An estimated 20 million Filipinos lack 24/7 electric service, due to complacency by traditional utilities and limits of the existing grid. Minigrids can be deployed in areas previously ignored, and can accelerate our country’s total electrification by 2022. 5) Zero Cost to Government. Traditional utilities receive subsidies for diesel fuel and grid extension of over Php 30 billion a year, and other subsidies. Solar Para Sa Bayan now operates on a private basis with zero government subsidies, saving taxpayer money for other government priorities. 6) Clean Energy. Traditional utilities are sourcing 80% of their energy from coal, which threatens our environment and contributes to climate change. Minigrids can utilize solar panels and battery storage to maximize the percentage sourced from renewable energy. 7) Resiliency & Security. Traditional utilities depend on a grid that is vulnerable to disasters and shortages of imported fossil fuels. Localized Minigrids dedicated for each town and using indigenous resources mitigate the risk of power interruptions and ensure our energy security. 8) Economic Development. Minigrid investments accelerate economic development, especially in rural areas, by creating employment during construction and operations, and by improving electric service to attract new industries and more investments. 9) Encourage Other Minigrids. Previous laws did not contemplate Minigrids, which until recently had limited, subsidized, or donor-funded operations. The legal recognition of these pioneering and viable Minigrids will encourage others to also enter this non-exclusive market. 10) Competition & Innovation. Minigrids not only directly benefit consumers, but also inspire traditional utilities to improve their services. The entry of new providers and technologies also catalyzes innovation, to benefit Filipinos nationwide. For more information: Solar firm wants to end ‘complacency’ among electric co-ops ‘Solar Para Sa Bayan’ brings power to 12 remote towns in the country ‘No more blackouts’ in Mindoro town  

SPSB Volunteers
7,339 supporters
710 new supporters this week

Petition to Svenja Schulze, Ursula Heinen-Esser, Armin Laschet, Peter Altmaier, Dr. Frank Weigand, Lars Kulik

Save 12,000 Year Old Hambach Forest From Climate-Killing Coal Mine!

Germany’s 12,000 year old Hambach Forest is home to ancient hornbeam trees and over 140 wildlife species, including critically endangered bats, woodpeckers, and other EU-protected animals. But the last remnants of this beautiful, vitally important forest habitat are slated to be permanently destroyed within weeks for the sake of expanding an enormous open-pit mine for lignite coal – the single most polluting energy source on Earth! Right now, energy giant RWE is sending police to evict peaceful protesters in order to destroy what remains of this majestic old growth forest. Their goal is to expand their massive and "horrifying" Hambach mine, which is already one of the largest sources of carbon emissions in all of Europe. On RWE's behalf, the police have reportedly threatened activists at gunpoint, physically attacked protesters, and are detaining members of the press and confiscating cameras to prevent media access. Lignite emits more Co2 emissions than any other fossil fuel, and German leaders know that continuing to mine and burn it is simply incompatible with plans to halt global climate change. A federal “coal commission” is currently discussing a plan to quickly phase-out coal energy – a widely supported move which analysts say poses no threat to Germany's energy security. But while other firms are scrapping plans for lignite expansion, RWE doesn’t want to wait for social consensus. Their goal is to quickly access and burn filthy coal that Germany doesn’t even need in order to export the energy for profit, even though the increased emissions will fuel deadly climate chaos around the world. If RWE gets their way, they’ll being clearing the final 200 hectares of the Hambach forest on October 14th, when a court-ordered stay expires. The world has until then to stand with the forest protectors and demand that German leaders save the Hambach Forest, their country’s reputation, and our global climate from being destroyed by RWE’s greed! Brave activists have camped out in the Hambach Forest for 6 years in an attempt to block RWE's bulldozers and chainsaws. But they can’t block this climate-killing mine forever. Only a massive global outcry can save Hambach Forest and halt the mine expansion once and for all.  

Global Citizens For Earth
1,114 supporters
Started 3 days ago

Petition to The U.S. President, Democratic Members of U.S. Congress, Republican Members of U.S. Congress

The effects of climate change are upon us. We need a Cabinet-Level "Climate Tsar"

The impacts of climate change that scientists predicted years ago are happening now: extreme droughts, massive wildfires, historic floods, infectious-disease epidemics, and more. The current U.S. Congress and President are doing nothing about climate change other than promoting policies that will make it worse.  Although the current Congress & President won't act on #ClimateChange, we need to build momentum now so that a future Congress & President will act. The longer we wait to address climate change, the more we'll suffer and the more we'll have to pay to cope with the consequences. Please sign this petition to let U.S. politicians know that Americans want the government to devote the time and attention to climate change that it so clearly deserves.  Let's demand a Cabinet-level official -- a "Climate Tsar" -- to coordinate the climate-related actions of government agencies that in one way or another impact or are affected by climate-change policy. The more signatures this petition receives, the more politicians will realize it is in their own self-interest -- as well as the common good -- to act on climate change.    

Sally Wengrover, Ph.D.
40 supporters
Started 4 days ago

Petition to U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, President of the United States, United States Supreme Court

Climate Change | Give All States A "Carbon Cap"

There have been many acts in order to change the way our electrical energy is produced and processed. This by far is the best. Setting a cap essentially means to have a max amount of fossil fuels that one factory can produce. If they go over that they have to pay insane amounts of capital or money in order to retain the ability to emit fossil fuels. Then you lower that cap each year. Meaning they have to pay more and more, as well as the amount they are allowed to emit lowers until it eventually reaches 0. Climate change is a topic that the federal government does not want to bring up. For good reason, the idea of shifting how our energy is produced is a horribly daunting task. However, doing it will provide us with a better future. The whole point of this petition is to get the ball rolling and keep it rolling. You can't save the Earth completely, but you can make it to where the Earth is able to fix itself with the resources it has. Hurricanes have plagued this nation and the world for many years. But just recently there has been worse and worse hurricanes. Many meteorologists believe this to be because of climate change. That is just another reason why this problem that we recently have had damage us needs to be fixed.   We have seen California do this which has created a huge success. As you can see on the chart: https://imgur.com/a/CWcw8Zj | Their GDP has grown, even with their acts of defense. And their population has surged, but their fossil fuels still are being used less and less. Another idea would be to not just do this for businesses, but do this for you and me. That would sound like a terrible idea, but if you want to save the planet, you have to do whatever it takes. The rest of the US should follow in the footsteps of California. There are many solutions to climate change but this is the most simple, definitive, and effective one. Please sign this petition, and hopefully unlike most petitions, we will be able to present this to the federal government.

Robbie Gruenewald
4 supporters