K, here are some quick updates that im combining into one huge MEGA BLOG because theres just too much to blog about.
Note: These are in no particular order.
International Hug A Vegetarian Day!!! September 26th. :) So, hug every vegetarian you know and give every vegan you know an extra-special hug. :) [http://www.peta2.com/feat/hug/index.asp?c=923f]
Dolphins are being slaughtered!!!! Every year, approximately 23,000 dolp
hins and whales die each year in Japan. Schools of the mammals are driven in a cove and have no where to go. There, they're killed by the fishermen in cruel ways and the water turns red with there blood. It's really horrific. The picture to the right, not editted at all. That's completely all dolphin blood - ISN'T THAT HORIBLE?! So, you can go to the site and send an email or letter or fax to some important people and hopefully these will helps. SAVE THE DOLPHINS. http://getactive.peta.org/campaign/p2_save_dolphins/?c=923f
URGENT: BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15TH, in the US is planning to set up DESTRUCTIVE oil rigs around the coasts. there won't be any benefit to these rigs, and many animals and marine wildlife will suffer. Now, go to https://secure.defenders.org/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&page=UserAction&id=1167&s_einterest=C3C4&JServSessionIdr012=ua69guiie4.app26a and read about how you can help, BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15TH!!! Please. There's a time limit so I hope you guys get on it, ASAP. Also, oil rigs aren't needed. There's plenty of RENEWABLE energy like the wind and sun and water. Why can't we use that?! Try to include that small point in your letter. :) Merci beaucoup, muchos gracias. :)
There's this really cool dog in the Nature Conservancy that can find endangered plants and animals. It's a pretty cool video and not really anything to do with activism but I thought you guys might enjoy it. It definately made my day when I watched it - knowing that we are making advances and that we are trying harder to save endangered species. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SLUwbWv4FE
If you guys have Facebook, you can become friends with all these organizations - which is where I get a lot of the info - and get all these cool applications that really help. Like Greenbook. :) There's lots actually, and it gives you the chance to find out about lots of new organizations and stuff. There's this cool new application called Stop Climate Change. http://www.blogger.com/ Enjoy loves. :) Here's a few more: http://www.blogger.com/ and http://apps.facebook.com/iamgreen/home.
Documents seen by Greenpeace show that French nuclear company Areva is failing to implement vital safety procedures in the troubled construction of its prototype European Pressurized Water Reactor (EPR) in Olkiluoto, Finland. On top of being 2-3 years behind schedule, 70 per cent over budget, and experiencing 1,500 construction defects along with a damaging fire, the reactor’s safety cannot be guaranteed.The full story:http://weblog.greenpeace.org/nuclear-reaction/2008/08/breaking_news_safety_procedure.html
The arctic ice is melting faster than we expected. Now, small islands in the Atlantic and the Pacific are in an unsafe situation because their coastal borders are being.. overtaken by water as sea levels continue to rise. It's a risk and they've notified the UN. Hopefully, this will help to show people that actions need to be taken. http://www.avaaz.org/en/sos_small_islands/50.php
For all the people in the US, sorry, but I probably won't be posting stuff where you can send emails/letters to US Senators. It's just because I'm Canadian.. But feel free to check out the US charities and organizations and the home pages which will give you more stuff you can do. Also, later on - once I get a bit more organized - there will be a huge list of websites that you can check out.
Stay updated & once again, thanks for caring. :)
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