Greenpeace: Japan Plans to Reopen Whaling

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Tue, 7 Jun 2005 19:29:15 -0400

Japan Plans to Reopen Whaling

 

 

GreenPeace

 

Only YOU Can Save the Whales

 

Japanese whalers flense an illegally killed minke whale 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 100,000

signatures by June 19th, just in time to personally deliver them to

the IWC. Won't you help us and the whales?

 

http://prefs.greenpeace.org/mail-links/clicks/7470.1607002.1507499

 

Thank you,

John Hocevar

 

John Hocevar

Ocean Campaign Coordinator

 

Don't Let Her Death be in Vain

 

Sister Dorothy Stang 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.

http://prefs.greenpeace.org/mail-links/clicks/7473.1607002.1507499

 

 

Thank you for your support.

 

Sincerely,

Scott Paul

 

Scott Paul

Forest Campaign Coordinator

 

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Sun Sets on Expedition; Dawns on Voyage

 

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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