The Latest Environmental Happenings
 People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), with more than a million members and supporters, is the largest animal rights organization in the world. Founded in 1980, PETA is dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals. PETA operates under the simple principle that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment. PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: on factory farms, in laboratories, in the clothing trade, and in the entertainment industry. They also work on a variety of other issues, including the cruel killing of beavers, birds and other "pests," and the abuse of backyard dogs. PETA works through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns.
 To read frequently
asked questions on
animals rights.
To watch a short film,
click the horse.
 To read frequently
asked questions
about animal
experimentation
To watch a short
film, click the needle.
For FAQ about animals
used for clothing.
To watch a short film on
cruelties of the fur trade,
click here.
To watch a short film on the baby seal hunt, click the seal.
For FAQ about animals used for entertainment.
For FAQ about companion animals.
For FAQ about vegetarianism/veganism.
For FAQ about wildlife/hunting.
 The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has worked since 1954 to promote the protection of all animals. With nearly ten million members and constituents, The HSUS is the nation’s largest and most powerful animal protection organization, working in the United States and abroad to defend the interests of animals. They celebrate the human-animal bond, and we fight animal cruelty and abuse in all of its forms. They work to reduce suffering and to create meaningful social change for animals by advocating for public policies to protect animals, investigating cruelty and working to enforce existing laws, educating the public about the issues, and conducting hands-on programs, such as assisting animals when disasters strike. Their major campaigns target four primary issues: 1) factory farming, 2) animal fighting and other forms of animal cruelty, 3) the fur trade, and 4) inhumane sport hunting practices. Their other campaigns take on puppy mills, the private ownership of exotic animals as pets, greyhound racing, and particularly unacceptable animal research and testing practices, such as the use of great apes in research. Our two signature programs—Pets for Life and Wild Neighbors—celebrate the benefits of the bond between people and animals who live with us or in our communities, and teach people how to solve human/animal conflicts humanely. And we provide direct care for thousands of animals at our sanctuaries, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and mobile veterinary clinics. Throughout their site you can learn more about The HSUS and how you can support their work. A humane society starts with you.
Take action and sign up for their action alert e-mails which makes your voice heard.
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Water Pollution Did you know that 40% of America's rivers are too polluted for fishing, swimming, or aquatic life. Even worse,46% of America's lakes are too polluted for the same activities. 1.2 trillion gallons of untreated sewage, storm water, and industrial waste are discharged in US waters annually. Two-thirds of US estuaries and bays are either moderately or severely degraded from eutophication (nitrogen and phosphorus pollution). |
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What Happened to the Electric Car?
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 It was
among
the
fastest,
most
efficient
production cars ever built. It ran on electricity, produced no emissions and catapulted American technology to the forefront of the automotive industry. The lucky few who drove it never wanted to give it up. So why did General Motors crush its fleet of EV1 electric vehicles in the Arizona desert? Get invoved today with Plug In America! read more...
 Rainforest Action Network (RAN) works to protect the Earth's rainforests and support the rights of their inhabitants through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action. RAN accomplishes its mission through dynamic, hard-hitting campaigns that work to bring corporate and governmental policies into alignment with popular support for rainforest conservation. RAN works in alliance with environmental and human rights groups around the world, including indigenous forest communities and non-governmental organizations in rainforest countries.
Their efforts concentrate mostly on six major issues.
Forests – Earth's ancient forests are disappearing at alarming rate. Find out why and what you can do.
Climate – Is it getting hot in here or is it just me? There's still time to make the ecological U-Turn we need. Human rights – Every dirty coal mine or oil pipeline leaves somebody to clean up the mess. Energy – Are you ready for the Green Rush? The renewable energy revolution is going on all around us. Corporate power – The impact that corporations have on our everyday life cannot be overstated. Fortunately, you have a lot of power over them, too. Vote with your dollar! Peaceful protest – Our country was born in a great act of defiance against a tyrannical king. Ever since, we've had a honored tradition of speaking up when things weren't right.
Get Active with RAN Alerts
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Air Pollution Power plant particle pollution
is estimated to cause 603,000 asthma episodes a year, 360,000 of which could be avoided by cleaning up the power plants.
Each year, pollution claims 70,000 lives in the US and between 200,000 to 570,000 around the globe. We spend between $14-$55 billion dollars each year on health costs related to outdoor pollution. Globally, an estimated 2.8 million people die each year from exposure to particulate matter pollution indoors, primarily from fossil fuel cooking and heating indoors(American Lung Association). |
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Is Global Warming anything to be worried about?
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 See this powerful new documentary and decide for yourself. Al Gore has virtually devoted his entire life to this one issue. He presents his research and sounds the alarm in this compelling film. Check it out.
See Al Gore's presentation on global warming.
See Al Gore on the Charlie Rose Show.
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