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I'm writing you today with urgent news: Japan is about to reopen
commercial whaling. We need all hands on deck to prevent this from
happening. We need you to sign a whale conservation petition TODAY, and
urge your friends and family to sign too. Greenpeace will hand deliver
your signatures to the International Whaling Commission (IWC) when they
meet at the end of this month.
The IWC meeting will decide the fate of the world's whales, and without
your help, the future looks bleak. You see, Japan wants to reopen
commercial whaling, and after years of political maneuvering, they may
have the votes they need to succeed.
TAKE
ACTION NOW! Protect the world's whales.
We need to prove to IWC delegates that the backlash for reopening
commercial whaling will be swift and severe. We need at least signatures by June 19th, just in
time to personally deliver them to the IWC. Won't you help us and the
whales?
Thank you,
John Hocevar
Ocean Campaign Coordinator
Today would have marked the 74th birthday of Sister
Dorothy Stang, who was murdered for her work to protect the Amazon
rainforest. Her tragic death should not be in vain. Please help us
convince the Brazilian government to make her case a federal human
rights case.
Hundreds of activists have disappeared from the Amazon in an attempt to
cover up illegal logging. Last week, the Brazilian government made a
shocking announcement: This year marked the second highest rate of
deforestation in history.
The Amazon may seem half a world away, but its destruction is an
American problem. The United States is the largest importer of wood
from Brazil, and there is no attempt made to distinguish between
legally and illegally logged wood. Preventing the destruction of the
world's greatest rainforest is our responsibility.
TAKE
ACTION NOW! Demand justice for Sister Dorothy
Please help us continue Sister Dorothy's important work. The first step
is to hold her murderers accountable. Let the Brazilian government know
that America is watching.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Scott Paul
Forest Campaign Coordinator
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On June 3, a Russian helicopter evacuated Arctic explorers Lonnie Dupre
and Eric Larsen from the ice and returned them to the safety of land.
Sadly, a "perfect storm" of adverse conditions forced Lonnie and Eric
to abandon their quest to become the first people to ever make a summer
crossing of the Arctic Ocean.
But their expedition was about more than just being the first people to
cross the Arctic Ocean in summer, it was about bringing attention to
global warming. Despite the fact that they were not able to succeed in
making it across the ice, their attempt inspired thousands to take
action to protect the climate. We salute their tremendous effort and
courage, and their determination to highlight the global warming
crisis.
And although Lonnie and Eric's trek is over, Project
Thin Ice 2005 continues.
In late June, the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise leaves
Iceland for an eight-week tour of Greenland, visiting research stations
and working with scientists to study the evidence of global warming
impacts in the Arctic. And the Project
Thin Ice competition is in full swing. This week you are competing
for a collection of Aveda products. Stay tuned for regular updates from
the Arctic Sunrise voyage and for more opportunities to take
action.
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