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With the Keystone XL amendment dead on the Senate floor TransCananda intends to push forward with the Keystone Gulf Expansion with the Canadian government’s approval.
Do you still believe we don’t have the technology to effectively end our fossil fuel addiction?
An Urgent Message From NASA Scientist Dr. James Hansen: Dr. Hansen is urging every person to pass along this video of his findings. Dr. Hansen has spent his entire adult life studying, researching, and problem solving climate issues. Each one of his methodical calculations has either happened or is in advanced stages of systematic completion. Please take the time to watch this presentation and share his knowledge by posting the video everywhere.
For more scientific research that supports Dr. Hansen’s findings review this Science Daily Article.
The Endangered Species Act and the Lacey Act may receive a necessary alteration in the form of bill HR4122 that would allow both acts to function as indented by closing loopholes.
On February 27, 2012 Obama caved to corporate and political pressure and invited TransCanada to reapply for “permits” to construct this abomination.
The lack of moral center and utter disregard for the welfare of animals, people, and the planet displayed in this overtly corrupt line of thinking has me contemplating the meaning of Daniel Webster’s words. Of this, the United States of America, he stated, “There is no nation on earth powerful enough to accomplish our overthrow. Our destruction, should it come at all, will be from another quarter: from the inattention of the people to the concerns of their government, from their carelessness and negligence. I must confess that I do apprehend some danger. I fear that they may place too implicit a confidence in their public servants and fail properly to scrutinize their conduct; that in this way they may be made the dupes of designing men and become the instruments of their own undoing.”
The vacuous weight given to Benjamin Franklin’s words by “professional politicians” who do not see the world beyond their own pocketbook. “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”
The echo of Samuel Adams address to the Philadelphia State House whips through the night air. “If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen.”
The Founding Fathers of the United States haunt every inch of the nation bellowing their profound shame at how quickly corruption has killed one of the most daring achievements of man – the quest for freedom from tyranny and oppression. A land based on the voices of the people not on governmental edicts.
Sign petitions. If you are not able to sign petitions and live outside the United States then call and email the White House. If you have already signed petitions then pass them along to everyone you know and start another petition. If you are a citizen of the United States it’s time to jam up phone lines and email in-boxes of local and federal representatives in addition to the White House.
The United States Congress figuratively flips Obama the finger by usurping his Keystone Pipeline decision and threatens American farms, crops, animals, and the welfare of constituents in the process.
Petitions For An Urgent Call To Action: Buckle up. Round 2 “Face Off with Political Corruption” starts now. Get others involved in signing petitions, calling Representatives, and emailing Congress. We need to see high numbers on these petitions. Let Congress know that the world is watching and doesn’t support a bought political system.
Advocates from all areas of interest pooled their collective audiences and inspired people to get involved in shutting down the Keystone Pipeline expansion that was slated to run directly through America’s Heartland. On January 18, 2012 President Obama told Canada that America wasn’t for sale.
This result was in no small part due to advocacy. Obama made it clear when he went into office that he expected people to keep the pressure on him about clean energy. Advocates submitted millions of signatures on well-written petitions from people who were against the expansion, in addition to thousands of phone calls.
In no way is it an overstatement to say that one of the greatest ecological disasters was avoided.
Animal Life was tireless in keeping readers motivated. Sometimes hard news can just be too much to take, but the readership kept it going strong by forwarding information, posting Animal Life articles to their Facebook accounts, and signing the many petitions listed in this blog space to stop the expansion.
To all readers, a well earned Thank You! Your advocacy made it possible. Your determination made it a reality and that was no small feat! Only 6 months ago people were saying Keystone was all but a done deal. What you do matters. How you do it matters.
How to Get Involved: There are countless ways to show your support for the animal kingdom. Find a way that works best for you. Here are some ideas.
Creativity Counts!
This video is one of the most compelling works of visual advocacy I’ve seen to date. It is well crafted, factual, and simply stated. If you enjoy creating videos you have a fantastic skill to benefit the animal kingdom.
This artist did a remarkable job depicting the ironic struggle between man and the animal kingdom. This particular piece of artwork comes fromCG Society.
Writing!
The key to successful writing is to clearly articulate the value of an informed perspective. When this skill is harnessed one can write petitions, governments, articles, and blogs with results. There are countless avenues to express well-written informed perspectives. However, I’ll be the bad guy here and say “No” ranting doesn’t count, as it is ineffective for productive advocacy.
Online Advocate Communities and Petition Sites:
Care2 Network This network is principally setup for activists and advocates. There are some exceptions, as is the case with any online community. Find petitions easily in the search bar, read articles, post comments, and earn credits towards your favorite charities.
Canada considers allowing unparalleled damage to riverbeds, oceans, and habitats necessary to support life in order to chase the oil dollar. Meanwhile, animal populations continue to rapidly deplete from Tar Sands poisons.
