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Subject: *[Enwl-eng] How much wild nature do we need?
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??: Anastassia Makarieva <bioticregulation at substack.com>
Date: ??, 2 ???. 2025??. ? 13:38
Subject: How much wild nature do we need?




 
and do we really understand how it functions?
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      As the New Year 2025 opens its horizons, please allow me to offer a few thoughts for discussion. The concept of biotic regulation provides a distinct perspective on why we need wilderness. There is the carbon-centric view: we believe that we need trees to absorb CO2 from the atmosphere. Strictly speaking, this view is not about wilderness or nature at all, because its logical extension is to cut down trees (understood as ?carbon sticks?) and bury or burn them to make room for new sticks.

      Another view is that we need wilderness to maintain biodiversity, the number of species on Earth. This view has its own controversies. If you take boreal and temperate forests, for example, they don?t have as many species as tropical forests. We can safely conserve all of their species locally, say, in Scandinavia. Does that mean that the remaining wilderness in the boreal forests doesn?t need to be protected?he proposition stemming from the biotic regulation concept is that we need to protect natural self-sustaining ecosystems in an area sufficient for them to perform their climate-regulating function on a regional and global scale. That is to say, we should not protect wild nature as an ecological museum. We should protect wild nature as a working mechanism for climate stabilization. It is important to note that since we do not quite understand how the climate system works, we must assume that natural ecosystems will work most efficiently when left without our intervention. We can in no way improve their functioning.

      To visualize this idea, imagine that the Earth can have several climate states, not all of which are equally favorable to modern life. With environmental regulation by natural ecosystems, the Earth sits comfortably around 15 degrees Celsius as a global average surface temperature. There is a safe potential pit in this temperature range.

             

      As we disrupt natural ecosystems and impair their climate regulation function, the pit becomes shallower and eventually disappears. If we also add CO2, which pushes the Earth toward a warmer state, we could see a sharp and unfavorable increase in global average surface temperature.

             

      The scenario shown in the above two graphs is certainly radical*, but it conveys the concept of why we need wilderness, and how much of it. We need enough wilderness to provide sufficient stability for all the environmental parameters we care about. In simple words, to ensure that the potential pit of our existence is comfortably deep and favorably situated in the parameter space. (E.g., precipitation in a desert can be stably near zero, but this is not the type of stability that we would appreciate.)

      Of course, it is not just about temperature and precipitation. It is, in the words of Chuck Pezeshki, an ultra complex multidimensional optimization problem. Natural ecosystems simultaneously optimize biological productivity, temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloud cover, continental moisture transport, soil moisture, nitrogen, phosphorus and other critically important biogens, and they also stabilize themselves against internal disruptions (like deadly insect outbreaks).

      This last aspect provides clues to the priorities of protection. All ecosystems that are still capable of self-regeneration must be protected from our exploitation as much as possible. Stop taking from them. They are our gold standard, our ultimate treasure. Efforts to define this important concept of ecosystem self-sustainability, for which we do not even have a suitable expression, are ongoing. We hear about stable forests and high-integrity forests, and in terms of strategies, the outstanding concept of proforestation has recently been formulated. To this intellectual quest, the biotic regulation concept adds the perspective of scale: we need natural ecosystems to do their job of regulating the climate massively around the globe.

      So why is protecting natural ecosystems not a major focus of climate negotiations? One reason for our archaically primitive views on ecosystem functioning is that our ecological knowledge is heavily biased toward systems that are severely disturbed by human activity. Such systems are inherently unstable themselves and obviously do not stabilize the environment and climate.

      Let us have a look. The graph below depicts the extant intact forests that show no sign of human interference during the satellite era. What what they are worth, these are our proxies for natural self-sustainable forests.

             

      The second graph shows the distribution of flux towers that measure important atmospheric processes and parameters including evaporation, transpiration and transport of tracers like CO2 or biogenic aerosols.

             

      We can see that the vast majority of measurements (translated into the vast majority of publications and the vast majority of students doing their Phd theses about) are made outside the regions occupied by natural forests in areas profoundly transformed (degraded) by anthropogenic activities. I would like to highlight one of the very few points in Siberia (Zotino, the red dot), which Andrei Nefiodov and I visited in 2020. This flux tower is situated in an area surrounded by secondary forests disturbed by clearcuts and legacy fires (see this paper about legacy fires and this one about fire-related landscape traps). Here is a typical view of forests surrounding the tower:

             

      Compare this to an undisturbed boreal forest:

             

      (Photo courtesy of Alexei Aleinikov, the forest did not burn for several hundred (!) years).

      The third map below is from a recent global study of ecosystem resilience. It speaks for itself. We do not study natural, self-sustainable, resilient ecosystems. We have excluded them from consideration.

             

      It is like if some aliens were studying human health, and the very capacity of humans as living beings, from inside a big hospital. After studying the patients suffering from various serious diseases, the aliens would conclude that humans are fragile creatures totally dependent on the external supply of medicine and intellectually quite uneventful. They would hardly figure out that humans are able to discover the laws of nature and perform ambitious environmental transformations on their basis. They could deduce very little about the human capacity to create art and would not believe that the best of classical music could have been composed by those strangely morbid apes. Indeed, when we are ill or humiliated, we are far from our best.

      Unfortunately, our knowledge about natural ecosystems is similarly heavily distorted. We greatly underappreciate them. Historically, our misconceptions about how natural ecosystems work are so deeply ingrained that we don?t even recognize, let alone understand the importance of, the counter-evidence when by any chance we do stumble upon it. I?ll discuss some conspicuous examples on another occasion. (In passing, I note that seeing the truth in this chaos requires a viewpoint from outside this chaos. Lovelock had such a viewpoint of a space scientist. Gorshkov had such a viewpoint of an outstanding theoretical physicist who additionally spent years in untouched wilderness.)

      Here I would like to conclude by listing three goals that I consider worthy of discussion and implementation:

      1. Elevate protection of the remaining self-sustainable natural ecosystems, on land and in the ocean, to a top priority in the international climate change mitigation agenda.

      If we lose their climate-regulating potential, we are doomed to a global environmental collapse even under the ?zero emissions? scenario.

      2. Restore biological productivity on degraded lands, to lessen the anthropogenic pressure on the remaining self-sustainable natural ecosystems.

      The climate-regulating potential of the ecosystem cannot be maximized simultaneously with its economic potential. The ecosystem resources expropriated by humans are diverted from the regulatory processes that become less and less effective.

      3. Launch a focused global effort to study the climate-regulating potential of natural ecosystems including

      ?soil carbon dynamics

      ?ecosystem impact on, and control of, cloud cover

      ?ecosystem impact on, and control of, local temperature regime

      ?ecosystem mediation of the atmospheric moisture transport

      as dependent on the degree of ecosystem disturbance.

      Recognize ecosystem disturbance as a key dimension in the studies of biota-environment interactions. Quantify salient differences in environmental responses of intact versus managed (disturbed, exploited) ecosystems.

      To summarize, natural ecosystems are powerful mechanisms of climate stabilization. If we exploit them more, their regulatory function is impaired adding to climate destabilization, including water cycle calamities. Curbing the on-going exploitation of natural ecosystems is feasible and represents a vital part of strategies to mitigate global change.

      Words make sense only within the framework of their language. If a language dies, words lose their meaning. In the four-billion-year journey of Life, our civilization is a new word, and wild nature is the primordial language. If we lose our ground base ? the wild nature, our civilization will become a chimera, a sand castle that will not last long.



      *For interested readers, I discussed how these stability graphs relate to the planetary boundaries in my recent talk at the EcoSummit ?Eco-Civilization for Sustainable and Desirable Future? in China (slides here).


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Date: Sat, 4 Jan 2025 18:18:16 +0400
Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Fwd: Living Earth A Simple Board Game for Modeling the
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??, 31 ???. 2024??. ? 15:09, Svet Zabelin <svetfrog at gmail.com>:



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  ??: Thorsten Daubenfeld <thorsten.daubenfeld at hs-fresenius.de>
  Date: ??, 31 ???. 2024??. ? 14:38
  Subject: Living Earth A Simple Board Game for Modeling the System Dynamics of Deforestation


   Dear all,


  Sometimes, following the discussions in this group takes interesting directions in my mind. Inspired by the work of Anastassia Makarieva and Ugo Bardi, I am happy to share with you this recent article ?A Simple Board Game for Modeling the System Dynamics of Deforestation ? that was just published on Qeios as a preprint: https://www.qeios.com/read/U5Q11B



  Based at the intersection of forests/deforestation, system dynamics and games, I tried to work out a simple-to-use board game to hopefully transport some of the (sometimes quite challenging) concepts to younger generations that are not so familiar with maths:







  What strikes me most in the first test runs of the game was that me and the players (actually, my two kids were the first to enjoy the game ?) observed a dynamics that Ugo once coined as the ?Seneca collapse? (see figure below, right hand side):







  Currently, I am analyzing (playing) the the game further with my students and pupils at schools. So far, we have played the game more than 170 times ? and the ?collapse? scenario seems to be the most frequent outcome.



  Of course, people are arguing that this is just a game that does certainly not (completely) reflect reality. However, the people playing the game are the same homo sapiens responsible for deforestation in the real world. So maybe there is something to learn from all of this. In this context, Friedrich Schiller, one of the great German poets and philosophers of the late 18th and early 19th century, once said: ?Man only plays when he is in the fullest sense of the word a human being, and he is only human when he plays?



  If you would like to have a look at the article and comment on it (Qeios has an open peer-review system that looks very interesting and promising to me) I would highly appreciate your feedback that you leave there. Simply click on ?Review this Article? on top. Maybe this helps to further democratize research. Who knows??



  In the meantime, I wish you all a good start in a hopefully healthy, peaceful and wonderful Happy New Year 2025!



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From enwl at enw.net.ru  Mon Jan  6 17:33:14 2025
From: enwl at enw.net.ru (enwl)
Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2025 18:33:14 +0400
Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Refugee Seeds
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The Middle East conflict threatens to displace some of the world's most 
desert-adapted seeds.





                                News of the world environment


                                 NEWSLETTER | JANUARY 3, 2025

























                                Refugee Seeds

                                WHERE MY FAMILY is from on the Lebanon-Syria 
border in the arid Bekaa Valley, wave after wave of armed conflicts over 
millennia have decimated rural families, destroyed their food supplies, seed 
stores, and irrigation canals, forcing many of the survivors to flee as 
refugees to other lands.

                                A century ago, my grandparents, aunts, and 
uncles fled the Bekaa Valley during the Ottoman War, when drought, locust 
plagues, and mulberry crop failures simultaneously impacted their 
livelihoods and food security. They arrived as undocumented refugees in the 
United States on routes that took them through Ellis Island, Windsor, 
Ontario, or El Paso-Juarez after to sailing across the Atlantic to the 
Eastern Seaboard, St. Lawrence River, or Yucatan Peninsula.

                                Most of us know or have heard of farmers, 
herders, and orchard-keepers like my kin who have had to escape from wars 
and climate change. But how many of us recognize that along with their 
displacement from the homelands, ?refugee seeds? are generated as well?

                                During most wars, rural communities have 
suffered insults on top of grave injuries: While grieving the loss of family 
members and destruction of their properties, the seed stocks they need to 
recover are often damaged or destroyed as well.

                                A century ago, agricultural scientists 
devised a ?back-up? system to help farmers safeguard and recover their 
heirloom seeds under such circumstances: seed banks. By collectively placing 
seeds in a reserve where they were protected from the elements and from 
military conflicts, farmers could take seeds from the bank after a disaster 
and move toward recovery much more rapidly.

                                Because of their capacity to help humanity 
after wars, floods, droughts, or famine, the seed banks ? like hospitals and 
places of spiritual renewal ? were considered sacrosanct. They were 
envisioned as demilitarized sanctuaries that were meant to be kept safe 
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From: enwl at enw.net.ru (enwl)
Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2025 23:37:31 +0400
Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Sweden is set to kill five endangered wolf families
Message-ID: <1FDF3C69F43847DE924B516DF847DDB7@evol.sp.ru>




                        Choose coexistence over killing.









                        Halt the Hunt: Protect Sweden's Endangered Wolves 
from Culling



                             Sign Now




                        The Swedish wolf population is under siege from new 
laws that threaten their very survival. With plans to cut down the 
population from a barely sustainable 375 to a dangerous low of 170, Sweden 
is going to push its wolf population towards a precarious future. We must 
act now to protect this endangered animal!



                        Sign the petition to demand the Swedish 
Environmental Protection Agency stop the cull of endangered wolves!



                        While farmers claim the wolves threaten livestock, 
there are proven non-lethal measures to try first ? like electric fencing. 
This approach not only protects livestock more sustainably but also 
preserves our vital wildlife populations. It is quite simply a tragedy that 
this problem could be addressed without a single shot fired. Sign the 
petition to demand that the Sweden reject these cruel culls in favor of 
integrating preventive strategies like electric fencing into their 
management plans!




                 Thank you,

                        Jess

                        Care2 Petitions Team



                        P.S. Wolves deserve our protection, not persecution. 
Sign the petition!

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From enwl at enw.net.ru  Tue Jan  7 23:18:09 2025
From: enwl at enw.net.ru (enwl)
Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2025 00:18:09 +0400
Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Chapter contributions: Palgrave Handbook of
 Nature-Based Solutions
Message-ID: <F444AA0D64624D0A9B4E9238F766E6B2@evol.sp.ru>


??????? ?????? ???? ????? ? ??????? ?????????? ?????? The Palgrave Handbook 
of Nature-Based Solutions


Dear Robert,
thank you for this initiative,
please see below the links to the projects, based on a simple and effective 
method widely used in Europe, Africa and other regions and countries in 
restoring the Earth's surface, water cycles. climate change and land 
fertility
https://sdgs.un.org/partnerships/water-climate-healing-new-water-paradigm

https://community.waterstories.com/spaces/7363251/list

https://youtu.be/t0s4XeNzKQg?si=U5eANjUXCYGnaHb3

https://www.youtube.com/live/BIMg9J-0Llk?si=Bt1zsbEeiFyQ7Dxq (from 1:50:00)

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/ 
1vax9wE8A7F6dvKgFIBr0bGHIDIo6IRiMtxO75hZUffI/edit?usp=sharing

https://cosmatica.org/projects/223



Best regards,
Bulat K. YESSEKIN




On Tue, 7 Jan 2025 at 04:37, Robert Brears <rcb.chc at gmail.com> wrote:

  Dear All,



  I am reaching out to invite you to contribute to The Palgrave Handbook of 
Nature-Based Solutions, a Major Reference Work I am leading as Editor in 
Chief.


  This Handbook brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, 
and thought leaders to explore cutting-edge insights into the policies, 
governance models, and technologies driving the development and 
implementation of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) worldwide.


  The Handbook seeks to consolidate and advance expert knowledge on the 
application of NBS to address global challenges, including rapid 
urbanization, climate change, natural disasters, and biodiversity loss.


  Contributors will provide perspectives on how NBS can transform societal 
challenges into opportunities for sustainable and green growth while 
delivering multiple environmental, economic, and social benefits.


  Chapter Scope and Objectives
  Chapters are 10,000 words in length and will comprehensively explore 
topics such as:
    a.. Sustainable Urbanization: Strategies like green roofs, urban 
forests, and green corridors to enhance liveability and ecosystem services 
in cities.
    b.. Ecosystem Restoration: Restoration of soils, forests, freshwater 
systems, and coastal and marine ecosystems to improve resilience and 
biodiversity.
    c.. Ecosystem-Based Mitigation (EbM): Approaches such as conservation 
agriculture, sustainable forestry, and marine conservation to mitigate 
climate impacts.
    d.. Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA): Adaptation strategies like 
agro-biodiversity conservation and water-sensitive forest management for 
climate resilience.
    e.. Ecosystem-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (EDRR):  Applications of NBS 
in reducing disaster risks from floods, droughts, earthquakes, and 
landslides.
    f.. Financing NBS: Innovative mechanisms such as green bonds, blended 
finance, debt-for-nature swaps, and payments for ecosystem services.


  Submission Details
  If you are interested in contributing, please provide me with the 
following:
    a.. A proposed chapter title
    b.. Names and affiliations of authors or co-authors
    c.. Submission date (any time between now and mid-2026)
    d.. Confirmation that the chapter will be 10,000 words in length


  This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a landmark reference work. I 
look forward to hearing from you and hope you will join this important 
project.


  Kind regards,


  Robert C. Brears
  Editor in Chief, The Palgrave Handbook of Nature-Based Solutions


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From: Bulat Yessekin
Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2025 9:22 AM
Subject: Re: Chapter contributions: Palgrave Handbook of Nature-Based 
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From: enwl at enw.net.ru (enwl)
Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2025 00:22:49 +0400
Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Tech giants need to stop funding Trump
Message-ID: <B83734F2E4A94C2FA600065044A9D598@evol.sp.ru>




                        Don't let these companies get away with hypocrisy.









                        Demand Big Tech Offset Trump Donations with Support 
for Human Rights Orgs



                             Sign Now




                        In a stunning display of hypocrisy, major tech CEOs 
like Apple's Tim Cook and Amazon's Jeff Bezos have donated millions to 
Donald Trump's inauguration, aligning with an administration known for 
attacking some of the very principles these companies claim to uphold. So 
far, these donations total a record-breaking $150 million.



                        Sign the petition to demand the CEOs of Apple, 
Amazon, Meta, and OpenAI commit to donating ten times the amount given to 
Trump's inauguration to organizations fighting for human rights and 
environmental protection.



                        It's clear that a major shift is happening ? Big 
Tech is not only seeking favor with Trump's policies against environmental 
protections and human rights, but also blatantly contradict the progressive 
values these tech giants promote. At a time when these companies should be 
champions of progress, their financial support aids an administration that 
has repeatedly threatened to dismantle crucial protections for our 
environment, rolled back LGBTQ+ rights, and ignored racial injustices. Sign 
this petition to tell Big Tech CEOs that their actions have consequences, 
and it's time to make things right.




                 Thank you,

                        Jess

                        Care2 Petitions Team



                        P.S. It's time to hold these leaders accountable. 
Sign the petition!

                             Sign Now










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Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2025 12:17 PM
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From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL)
Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2025 17:16:45 +0400
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Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2025 at 08:06
Subject: Panel discussion on "Water in a heated world" (Webinar), 24.1., register now!

                        Dear all,

                        Join our Panel discussion on ?Water in a heated world? (Webinar) with Akica Bahri, Martina Caretta, Anna-Katharina Hornidge, and Kalanithy Vairavamoorthy.

                        Please feel free to share the invitation in your networks. 

                        Best Regards,

                        Mareike

                        ?Water in a heated world? (Webinar)


                        Presentation and discussion of the latest report of the German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU)


                        January 24th 2025, 11:00 am ? 1:00 pm CET

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                        National and international water policy must adapt to ongoing, accelerated changes in the global water cycle and respond to them swiftly and comprehensively. These and other key findings of the report ?Water in a heated world? will be presented. A panel discussion will address possible pathways for political action and climate-adapted water planning. 
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                        Presentation of the report ?Water in a heated world?

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                        Panel discussion

                        Prof Akica Bahri, Former Minister of Water Resources, Tunis

                        Prof Martina Angela Caretta, Lund University; Coordinating Lead Author of the 6th IPCC Assessment Report (2022).

                        Prof Anna-Katharina Hornidge, German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) and German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), Bonn

                        Prof Kalanithy Vairavamoorthy, Executive Director, International Water Association, London

                        Moderator: Maike Voss, Head of Neues Handeln, Berlin/Cologne


                        ++ The event will be recorded for online documentation ++


                        Launch event topics to be discussed
                        National and international water policy must adapt to ongoing, accelerated changes in the global water cycle and respond to them swiftly and comprehensively. This is the key message of the WBGU report entitled 'Water in a heated World'. Water emergencies beyond the scope of previous experience are becoming more frequent worldwide. The effects of climate change, the overexploitation of water resources, the unequal distribution of water, the loss of ecosystem services, growing widespread pollution and related health risks are increasingly resulting in regional water emergencies. 
                        This development is characterized by a loss of stationarity and therefore increasing planning uncertainty. Recent examples include the declaration of a water emergency in S?o Paulo, Brazil due to extreme drought conditions, large-scale catastrophic flooding events such as those which occurred a few weeks ago in Eastern and Southern Europe or Northern Africa or severe flooding that submerged one third of Pakistan in 2022. The WBGU expect such regional water emergencies to occur to a greater extent, longer lasting, and more and more frequently. This is a pattern arising in many regions representing a threat with a global dimension. In extreme cases, situations emerge that are beyond the limits of controllability. They can lead to the destabilization of political, societal and ecological systems. Climate-change mitigation, the protection of ecosystems and a climate-resilient, socially balanced water management are the most important measures for preventing water emergencies. 
                        How water policy, water planning and societies worldwide should deal with these challenges ? this report provides answers.

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From enwl at enw.net.ru  Thu Jan  9 16:20:20 2025
From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL)
Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2025 17:20:20 +0400
Subject: *[Enwl-eng] LA desperately needs its fire department. The mayor cut
 its budget
Message-ID: <7D47C22E69D84356993B1632928CABE2@lewpostnew>



                       
                 
           
                        As climate change worsens, LA will need its fire department even more.
                       
                 
           
                       
                 
           
                       
                 
           
                        L.A. Is on Fire and the Mayor's Firefighting Budget Cuts Are Making It Worse
                       
                 
           
                        Sign Now    
                 
           


                        Five people, perhaps more, have already died in the fires raging through Los Angeles, California. In the span of only 2 days so far, entire neighborhoods have been reduced to ashes due to multiple concurrent fires. Thousands of homes, schools, and businesses are gone.

                        These are the most devastating wildfires Los Angeles has seen in years, yet the budget for the fire department ? the city's first line of defense ? was recently gutted.

                        Several months ago, Mayor Karen Bass and the L.A. City Council slashed $17.6 million from the Los Angeles Fire Department's budget. This decision has left firefighters scrambling for resources at a time when lives are hanging in the balance. There have even been reports of empty fire hydrants, with no water in them! Brave firefighters are fighting an impossible battle with inadequate tools.

                        Right now, wildfires rage across over 7,500 acres, driven by wind gusts reaching 99 mph. Over 1,100 structures have already been lost, including children's schools, and homes for both celebrities and working-class families alike. Hundreds of thousands of residents have received orders to either evacuate. The fires are still at 0% containment.

                        It is especially important to make sure that the L.A. fire department is properly and fully funded, since we already know that climate change is going to make these types of fires worse in the future.

                        The L.A. City Council and Mayor must immediately restore full funding to the fire department, ensuring they have the resources to protect us from future disasters. Sign the petition now!


                       
                 
           
                       
                 Thank you,

                        Celeste

                        Care2 Petitions Team
                       
                 
           
                        P.S. Cities with the resources to host the Olympics, fund billion-dollar developments, and boast some of the world's wealthiest individuals cannot stand by as essential services crumble. Yet fire hydrants have no water in them during these fires. Sign the petition.
                       
                             Sign Now      
                 
           
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From: Celeste S., Care2 Action Alerts 
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2025 12:16 PM
Subject: LA desperately needs its fire department. The mayor cut its budget.




  
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From enwl at enw.net.ru  Thu Jan  9 20:08:14 2025
From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL)
Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2025 21:08:14 +0400
Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Australia's new shark and ray protection laws is
 important
Message-ID: <A1625D24273D4337B8C659447287D746@lewpostnew>

                       
                 
           
                        These majestic creatures deserve protection.
                       
                 
           
                       
                 
           
                       
                 
           
                        Demand Enforcement of New Laws to Protect Endangered Sharks and Rays in South Australia
                       
                 
           
                             Sign Now      
                 
           


                        The waters of South Australia are home to some of the most fascinating creatures of the deep ? sharks and rays. Tragically, these magnificent creatures face deadly threats from overfishing and habitat destruction, pushing them towards extinction. However, the South Australian government just introduced regulations to protect these vulnerable species from overfishing and ensure their humane treatment. However, without strict enforcement, nothing will change and these creatures will continue to suffer.



                        Sign the petition to demand the South Australian government enforce these new measures to protect sharks and rays!



                        Sharks and rays are often referred to as the guardians of the ocean, but their safety continues to be ignored by both recreational and commercial fishers. Let's not wait until these species reach the brink of extinction to appreciate their value. Sign the petition to call on the South Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency to rigorously enforce these new regulations!
                       
                 
           
                       
                 Thank you,

                        Jess

                        Care2 Petitions Team
                       
                 
           
                        P.S. It's not enough to pass laws; we must uphold them. Sign the petition!
                       
                             Sign Now      
                 
           
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From: Jess M., Care2 Action Alerts 
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2025 8:01 PM
Subject: Australia's new shark and ray protection laws is important

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From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL)
Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2025 18:50:14 +0400
Subject: *[Enwl-eng] URGENT: Avaaz at risk
Message-ID: <D959A5A5C21E4E96812D93E079113429@lewpostnew>



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????????????, ?????????? ???????? ??????? ?????????????? ????????????, ????? ???????? ? ???????? ???????? ??????? ? ?????????????, ????????? "?????" ? ??????? ?????????????? ?????????????. ? ????????? ?? ?? 100% ????????????? ?? ???? ????????? ??????-????????????? ? ???????????????? ? ???, ?? ???????.
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??: Bert Wander - Avaaz <avaaz at avaaz.org>
Date: ??, 12 ???. 2025??. ? 09:36
Subject: URGENT: Avaaz at risk



Avaaz is facing a new threat. Trump ran for president pledging a crackdown on his political enemies. Now the US Congress could be about to hand him the tools he needs to take down any non-profit he wants, including Avaaz.  A bill -- dubbed the ?non-profit killer? -- could see huge taxes levied on donations raised by Avaaz and other progressive organisations. And because we?re 100% funded by small online donations, and registered in the US, we're vulnerable. This could just be the start. We?ve campaigned hard against Trump?s vicious brand of politics for nearly a decade. We know he holds a grudge. And he?s more powerful than he?s ever been. But one thing?s for sure -- we won?t be silenced. So we have to protect ourselves. And fast. So we've put together a defence plan -- covering everything from legal protections to moving Avaaz out of the US completely. But all of it will be costly, and we already need funds for our critical campaigns. It?s why we?re launching an Emergency Survival Fund. We only have a week left before he takes over -- if enough of us chip in before Inauguration Day on January 20th, we'll have the resources we need to protect Avaaz from Trump. Please donate what you can now: 
 
     

                       
                 
           

                  Dear Avaazers,  
                  Avaaz is facing a new threat.

                  Trump ran for president pledging a crackdown on his political enemies. Now the US Congress could be about to hand him the tools he needs to take down any non-profit he wants, including Avaaz. 

                  A bill -- dubbed the ?non-profit killer? -- could see huge taxes levied on donations raised by Avaaz and other progressive organisations. And because we?re 100% funded by small online donations, and registered in the US, we're vulnerable.

                  This could just be the start. We?ve campaigned hard against Trump?s vicious brand of politics for nearly a decade. We know he holds a grudge. And he?s more powerful than he?s ever been.

                  But one thing?s for sure -- we won?t be silenced. So we have to protect ourselves. And fast.

                  So we've put together a defence plan -- covering everything from legal protections to moving Avaaz out of the US completely. But all of it will be costly, and we already need funds for our critical campaigns.

                  It?s why we?re launching an Emergency Survival Fund. We only have a week left before he takes over -- if enough of us chip in before Inauguration Day on January 20th, we'll have the resources we need to protect Avaaz from Trump. Please donate what you can now:  
           

                        I'LL DONATE ?2  
                 
                        I'LL DONATE ?4  
                 
                        I'LL DONATE ?8  
                 
                        I'LL DONATE ?16  
                 
                        OTHER AMOUNT  
                 
                  We?re not starting from scratch. When Trump won power in 2016, our movement created a similar protection fund. It meant we were ready, and safe to continue our bold campaigning against far-right politics.

                  Now, eight years on, we're at risk again -- and with Trump in control of both houses of Congress, and with allies in the Supreme Court and Silicon Valley, we simply can't afford to be unprepared.

                  The Emergency Survival Fund will give the resources we need to keep us safe -- making sure we can focus on our campaigns when they're needed more than ever. If we raise enough, we could:

                    a.. Fund an expert legal team to help shield Avaaz from Trump?s vengeful policies;
                    b.. Pay for non-profit consultants to advise us on relocating Avaaz out of the US and into other friendlier jurisdictions if needed -- while ensuring that our team stays focused on Avaaz?s mission and campaigns;
                    c.. Ensure the safety of our staff while protecting our infrastructure, physical assets and the integrity of our members? donations; and
                    d.. Power a crisis response team that allows us to prepare ahead and operationalise quickly whenever similar legislative threats arise. 
                  Donate now to help protect Avaaz from Trump:  
                        I'LL DONATE ?2  
                 
                        I'LL DONATE ?4  
                 
                        I'LL DONATE ?8  
                 
                        I'LL DONATE ?16  
                 
                        OTHER AMOUNT  
                 
                  The power of Avaaz comes from millions of ordinary people like you -- not governments or corporations. And in the face of this new threat, it?s that power that can keep us safe. From standing up for civilians in conflict zones, to fighting for life on Earth, we?re needed like never before -- and facing our most powerful threats yet. Let?s make sure we protect our power when we need it most.

                  Bert, Marigona, Kaitlin, Camille, Mike and the rest of the Avaaz team


                  Three Critical Avaaz Campaigns 
                  Now under threat

                    1.. Protect civilians in conflict zones: We're doubling down on our work to stop the bloodshed in Gaza, and powering a grassroots movement working to end the occupation. In Sudan, we?re helping document war crimes that have helped trigger sanctions on the worst warlords.


                    2.. Hands off the Amazon: Trump will throw fuel on the fire engulfing climate and nature this year, drilling for more oil instead. Ahead of a major climate conference in Brazil, we are pushing to put millions of hectares of land in the hands of Indigenous communities -- keeping the forest safe, and oil in the ground.


                    3.. Big money out of politics: Elon Musk spent millions to help elect Trump -- and is now supporting far-right candidates in Europe. Our democracies shouldn?t be bought, paid for, or influenced by billionaires, and right now we?re fighting this capture of politics in Germany.


                  PS. This might be your first donation to our movement ever. But what a first donation! Did you know that Avaaz relies entirely on small donations from members like you? That's why we're fully independent, nimble and effective. Join the over 1 million people who've donated to make Avaaz a real force for good in the world.

                 

                 
                  More information:

                    1.. Trump planning to target progressive non-profits, US watchdog warns (The Guardian)
                    2.. The House Just Blessed Trump?s Authoritarian Playbook by Passing Nonprofit-Killer Bill (The Intercept)
                    3.. Civil Society Letter to House Opposing H.R. 9495 [?non-profit killer? bill] (ACLU)
                 
           
     

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                                In With Abundance

                                I?m not big on New Year?s resolutions, but I do like to take the beginning of the year to set out some intentions. This year, I?d like to do more surfing and more personal writing. To help me, I have started keeping a ?wave journal,? jotting down my thoughts any time I come back in from a surf. I note the time and tide, a memorable wave or wipeout, and any glimpse of wisdom the ocean has to share.

                                I recently read The Serviceberry, a new offering from Potawatomi botanist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer, who encourages us to think in terms of abundance, instead of scarcity, and I decided to apply that thinking to my surfing. I tend to let impatience push me too close to shore, then get taken by surprise by bigger sets. Now, instead of getting down on myself when I miss a wave or get crushed by a breaker, I take a moment to remind myself that there?s no shortage of waves and no shortage of time to catch them. I take a deep breath, paddle myself into a better position, and get ready for the next one.

                                I?m happy to report this has worked incredibly well, allowing for calm and focus in the surf. Last week, in fact, I caught one of the best waves of my life, on a day with waves so small I almost didn?t even paddle out.

                                Back on shore, I jotted this lesson down in my wave journal, and, because I?m a word-nerd, I started wondering about the origins of the word ?abundance.? I learned it comes to us from Latin, from abundare, which means to overflow. Deeper inside the word is undare, ?rise in a wave,? and deeper still we get unda, from an ancient word for ?wet.? So not only did I get a great lesson from the ocean, but I also got a jolt of serendipity. Abundance, indeed.

                                As a journalist steeped in climate coverage, I need moments like these. We all have plenty to worry about. Our politics are getting crueler, the planet is in peril, and nature?s out of whack. Even as I write this, a major swath of the country is recovering from brutal winter storms, and Los Angeles is confronting multiple devastating fires. But to think in terms of scarcity, to only see what?s lacking (or horrible), is to miss the gifts that bolster us. Good things do happen. Progress does happen. But it comes in increments, like droplets of water, so small you might miss them, drip, drip, dripping toward an overflow.
                                 
                             



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Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 03:00:57 +0400
Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Survivors of the Tibet and Nepal earthquake should not
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                        Wealthy nations have a moral imperative to provide aid after this deadly earthquake.
                       
                 
           
                       
                 
           
                       
                 
           
                        Wealthy Nations Must Step Up for Tibet and Nepal After Earthquake Claims 120 Lives
                       
                 
           
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                        A devastating 7.1-magnitude earthquake has torn through Tibet and Nepal, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. More than 120 lives have been lost, and thousands more have been injured, trapped under collapsed structures, or displaced.

                        Entire villages in the remote Himalayan region have been reduced to rubble, with over 3,600 homes destroyed and 30,000 people left without shelter. The survivors now face freezing winter temperatures, plummeting to well below zero, with limited access to food, medical care, and protection from the bitter cold.

                        This tragedy has hit a region already burdened by isolation and political oppression. Tibet, a land of immense spiritual and cultural significance, remains one of the most restricted areas in the world, with its people suffering under decades of occupation, terror, and state-sponsored violence. While much of the world has otherwise turned a blind eye to Tibet's plight, this earthquake presents an opportunity for action.

                        This is a test of our shared humanity. The wealthiest nations in the world have the resources to make a difference. They just have to decide to act.



                        Sign this petition to demand that the governments of wealthy nations provide aid and assistance to impacted communities in Tibet and Nepal!
                       
                 
           
                       
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From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL)
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:22:55 +0400
Subject: *[Enwl-eng] UWEC Work Group Issue # 26
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UWEC Work Group Issue # 26 
                                  
                                  
                                We send you our warmest wishes for the New Year. And we naturally hope that this year Russia?s war in Ukraine will come to an end. 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                  
                                 

                                 

                                Dear friends!

                                We send you our warmest wishes for the New Year. We hope that in 2025 you will be surrounded by the support of friends, family and community, and that your ideas will develop and come to fruition. May you be accompanied by inspiration, success and joy!

                                We naturally hope that this year Russia?s war in Ukraine will come to an end. Even if it does, this will not mean that our work will be done. The manner in which the country is rebuilt will determine not only Ukraine?s future, but that of the entire region. Today, when environmental movements all over the world are coming under pressure, it is important that islands of ?green development? appear everywhere. And Ukraine has the potential to become one of these centers. However, a lot of work needs to be done in order to achieve this.

                                One of the main problems that will face Ukraine after the end of the war is, of course, landmines. There is no historical precedent for mining on such a vast scale in a European country. Almost 30% of the country is mined ? a statistic which puts Ukraine ahead of even countries such as Afghanistan and Syria, where wars lasted for decades. Oleksiy Vasyliuk, head of the Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group and UWEC Work Group expert, explains what methods can be used to solve the problem, where demining operations can begin and which areas to leave for the preservation and development of nature:

                                a.. Caution, mines! The future of mined landscapes 
                                Agricultural areas suffer most from mining. As of January 2024, Ukraine has lost almost 20% of its cultivated land since the war began. Many of these areas are either under occupation, contaminated by military action, or both. Restoring agricultural land after the war is an important process that will allow the country not only to recover economically, but also to improve the ecological situation by cleaning the soil. Ukrainian scientist Oksana Datsko?s article, written especially for UWEC Work Group, looks at what methods have already been tested and can be used:
                                  
                                a.. Seeds of metal: How war is polluting Ukraine?s farmland and threatening food security 
                                Renewable energy, which is also one of the drivers of Ukraine?s ?green recovery,? has suffered from military activity as a result of Russian aggression. The issue of energy independence is acute today for a country which has been the victim of a particular kind of hybrid warfare: hydrocarbon blackmail. As of January 1, 2025, Ukraine no longer allows Russian gas to transit its territory. But how does Kyiv plan to solve the energy issue in the future? What role can renewable energy sources play, especially given that the war years have significantly restricted the generation of green power? Read more in the article by our regular contributor Viktoria Hubareva: 
                                a.. Prospect for renewable energy in wartime: How Ukraine plans to ensure energy independence using ?green generation? 
                                Nuclear energy is considered by many to be an alternative to renewable energy sources. However, the war has shown that this is an inherently risky direction, since it is vulnerable to use as an element of blackmail in the event of a conflict. For almost three years, Ukraine and Russia have been balancing on the brink of a nuclear catastrophe, and shelling continues to take place in the immediate vicinity of nuclear power plants. For this reason, Ukrainian environmental initiatives such as Razom We Stand are calling to prioritize the development of energy-efficient projects, rather than the creation of energy hubs around nuclear power plants or hydroelectric power plants. Read about this and other environmental consequences of the war in Ukraine in our regular review: 
                                a.. Environmental consequences of the war in Ukraine: October ? November 2024 Review 
                                Unfortunately, the consequences of the war for zoos and animal shelters, whose inmates have suffered greatly during the war, are rarely discussed. One of UWEC Work Group?s Ukrainian editors, Yuliia Spinova, has written a special feature on this issue, beginning with a look at how various zoos were forced to rescue animals that suffered from military actions during World War II. Unfortunately, Ukraine is now experiencing this challenge in the 21st century, with many of the country?s zoos having become shelters for injured animals, while other zoo animals have had to be evacuated to zoos abroad. 
                                a.. Safe haven: How Ukraine?s zoos are saving animals in spite of war
                                You can find more coverage of the environmental consequences of Russia?s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on our website, on Twitter (X), Bluesky, Facebook and Telegram. 
                                We wish you strength and peace!

                                Alexei Ovchinnikov, editor of UWEC Work Group 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                  
                                 
                                 

                                 
                                 
                                 
                             
                       
                       
                 
           







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Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:26:40 +0400
Subject: *[Enwl-eng] The Darling 58 Debacle
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Lessons from the Unsuccessful GM Chestnut Experiment

                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
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                                The Darling 58 Debacle

                                LATE ONE FRIDAY evening in December 2023, the American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) issued a stunning press release announcing the end of a years-long effort to genetically engineer a disease-resistant American chestnut tree.

                                For years, researchers have been trying to figure out a way to save the tree, an iconic North American species that has been devastated by blight. But the modified trees that the foundation was experimenting with, dubbed ?Darling 58,? were defective. Their growth was stunted, they had lost their ability to fight off disease, and many of them had died. For proponents of genetic engineering (GE), the news was a major setback. To those of us who prefer less extreme measures, however, it was a reprieve.

                                Until the early 1900s, the American chestnut tree was common across the Eastern United States and was an important component of the forest ecosystem that provided food for Indigenous peoples as well as for wildlife.

                                Then disaster hit. The spread of an introduced blight devastated the species. This prompted dramatic but failed attempts by scientists, foresters, and government agencies to try to prevent the spread of the blight, caused by a foreign fungus called Cryphonectria parasitica, a native to East and Southeast Asia that made its way into Europe and North America in the early 1900s. These efforts included cutting down countless American chestnuts, including healthy ones that might have been able to tolerate the disease.

                                Today, an estimated 4 million American chestnuts still exist in the forests of the eastern US. Most of these have sprouted from the stumps of the felled giants, but some are large survivors that never succumbed to the disease.

                                Efforts are underway to build the population back, but there are two camps. On one side, anti-GMO American chestnut restoration enthusiasts are working to bring the chestnut back naturally. The other camp, which advocates for GE interventions, believes in a faster approach. And it has a lot of backing.



                                Anne Petermann, co-founder and executive director of Global Justice Ecology Project, reports on the lessons learned from failed attempts to genetically engineer the American chestnut.
                                 
                             
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From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL)
Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:42:39 +0400
Subject: *[Enwl-eng] US companies are dumping toxic waste in Mexico,
 poisoning children and families
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                        Toxic waste has no place in homes, children's bodies, or the environment.
                       
                 
           
                       
                 
           
                       
                 
           
                        Stop U.S. Toxic Waste from Poisoning Mexican Families
                       
                 
           
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                        Every day, toxic waste from the United States crosses into Mexico, bringing illness, suffering, and death to children and families who live near processing plants. 


                        This devastating contamination comes from U.S. steel manufacturers. These manufacturers export a byproduct, hazardous steel dust, to Mexico to avoid paying for safer disposal. The deadly dust is sent to a Monterrey-area plant. There, a company called Zinc Nacional profits by extracting valuable zinc from the dust ? but in the process, its factories emit deadly pollutants into the surrounding community.



                        Recent testing in northern Mexico revealed window sills in nearby homes that were coated with lead levels 630 times higher than U.S. safety thresholds. Lead is a neurotoxin, meaning it damages the brain and nervous system. The tests also found cadmium and arsenic at levels that cause cancer and lifelong health problems.

                        This crisis isn't just a tragedy ? it's a glaring injustice. The United States has strict protections against this kind of pollution on its own soil, yet it allows steel companies to ship their toxic waste to Mexico, leaving families to bear the cost with their health and lives.

                        Sign the petition to demand that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ban the dangerous export of hazardous waste, and that the U.S. and Mexican governments enforce stricter regulations and oversight of cross-border waste exports to prevent further harm.


                       
                 
           
                       
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Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:50:34 +0400
Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Trump takes office on MLK Day. We will fight for unity
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                        Martin Luther King Jr. Day has always been a time to reflect on the immense progress we've made toward fairness and freedom. MLK's fight for Black Americans' equality helped pave the way for so many others to demand their voices be heard and their dignity be upheld.



                        This year, MLK Day coincides with the second inauguration of Donald Trump, a man whose divisive rhetoric contradicts everything Dr. King fought for.



                        But Bernice King, MLK's daughter, urges us not to be discouraged by this juxtaposition. Instead, she reminds us, "This is a time for us to be stronger than ever."



                        We must let Trump know that we will be there, on day one, protecting the rights of everyone he plans to attack.



                        We must stand together and pledge to continue the fight for justice and equality for the LGBTQ+ community, for immigrants, for the disabled, for Indigenous people, for minorities, and for any other marginalized group that is threatened under Trump.



                        Sign the petition and pledge to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s call for peace, freedom, and equality for all on Inauguration Day and beyond!
                       
                 
           
                       
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From enwl at enw.net.ru  Wed Jan 22 21:44:44 2025
From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL)
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:44:44 +0400
Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Elon Musk's rockets threaten Hawai'i's protected oceans
Message-ID: <78EF1FBC859C42F1A56D9A9637C28E9B@lewpostnew>

                       
                 
           
                        Don't let Elon Musk's space junk threaten endangered species and precious ecosystems.
                       
                 
           
                       
                 
           
                       
                 
           
                        Elon Musk's SpaceX Is Threatening Endangered Species and Rare Ecosystems in Hawai'i
                       
                 
           
                        Sign Now    
                 
           

                        Hawai'i is under threat again ? this time, not from natural disasters, but from the reckless ambitions of billionaires who think their wealth entitles them to exploit these sacred lands and waters.

                        Right now, Elon Musk's SpaceX is petitioning the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), asking it to expand the company's experimental rocket landing zone in the Pacific Ocean near Hawai'i. This includes areas dangerously close to the strict nature reserve of the Papah??naumoku??kea Marine National Monument.

                        A UNESCO World Heritage site, Papah??naumoku??kea is an ocean sanctuary spanning over 1.5 million square kilometers. This marine monument hosts an extraordinary diversity of life, from endangered sea turtles and majestic whales to vibrant coral reefs.

                        Beyond its ecological importance, it holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for Native Hawaiians. Allowing SpaceX to crash debris into these waters is nothing short of desecration.

                        This is more than an environmental issue. It's a continuation of a painful pattern of exploitation. From Mark Zuckerberg's attempts to claim Native Hawaiian lands to Musk's disregard for its ecosystems, wealthy oligarchs have repeatedly treated Hawai'i as their personal playground. They fail to see the people, the culture, and the fragile beauty they threaten to destroy.

                        Let's send a clear message: Hawai'i's oceans and ecosystems are not experimental dumping grounds. We will not allow billionaires to desecrate sacred spaces for profit and ego. Sign this petition to demand the FAA deny SpaceX's reckless request to expand its rocket landing zones.


                       
                 
           
                       
                 Thank you,

                        Celeste

                        Care2 Petitions Team
                       
                 
           
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Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:17 PM
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From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL)
Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2025 16:18:54 +0400
Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Grieve, Yes, But Linger Not in Despair
Message-ID: <1632BB5B61784065AC15A664288123DF@lewpostnew>

We?re in a fight as old as human existence. 

                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
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                                Linger Not in Despair

                                I did not watch the inauguration. Or read about it. Throughout Monday and Tuesday, I didn?t do much more than scan the headlines, which announced a barrage of awful, vengeful, and absurd directives coming from the second-time occupant of the White House. My instinct for self-preservation prevented me from doing more, until Wednesday evening. Then I started reading. And panic set in. Breath-choking, heart-thumping panic.

                                ?Fully facing the reality of what?s happening is rather terrifying,? I texted my sister, who lives in Phoenix, surrounded by friends who?d voted differently from her. She messaged back that she hadn?t been able to sleep most of Sunday night, but she was finding some solace in seeing how so many people across the country were already mobilizing, offering support to each other, sharing information and resources, and gathering in solidarity.

                                Her response reminded me, yet again, that the fight against authoritarianism is as old as humanity itself. We have fought versions of this fight many times over, the world over, throughout history, and we will likely do so in the future too. And here?s the good part: The core resources that we need to put up the resistance ? community, care, love, music, art, joy ? remain unchanged, as well.

                                Despite knowing this, it's been hard, for me at least, to see past the fog of despair and exhaustion that has shrouded so many of us since November. But maybe that?s ok. Sometimes we do need to wallow a bit before gathering strength for the long haul ahead. But I?m also holding onto the advice that veteran activist Akaya Windwood offered on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, during a livestream event. ?We need to remember that despair is a land we move through,? she said, ?and not to build any buildings there.?
                                 
                             



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From enwl at enw.net.ru  Tue Jan 28 15:44:30 2025
From: enwl at enw.net.ru (enwl)
Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:44:30 +0400
Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Urgent action needed for the Black Sea oil spill
Message-ID: <52386A4E35964AE5B6AC12834A72A339@evol.sp.ru>




                        Help protect the Black Sea from further devastation.









                        Demand Action to Clean Up Black Sea Oil Spill 
Disaster!



                             Sign Now




                        In December, an environmental catastrophe unfolded 
in the Kerch Strait as two outdated oil tankers broke apart while caught in 
a storm, spilling thousands of tons of fuel oil into the Black Sea. To make 
matters worse, the Russian government responded far too late, only 
mobilizing after a surge of public outrage highlighted the severity of the 
spill. Even with the government taking action, not enough is being done to 
mitigate the disaster.



                        Sign the petition to urge the Russian government to 
launch a full-scale cleanup operation!


                        The shores of the Black Sea are now a toxic 
wasteland, with dead wildlife washing ashore and continuous waves of oil 
polluting our beaches. This is an emergency. The health and well-being of 
the Black Sea and its coastal communities depend on a proper disaster 
response. We cannot allow negligence and poor regulatory oversight to 
jeopardize our environment and our future. Sign the petition to demand the 
Russian Government properly respond to the oil spill to protect the Black 
Sea from further devastation!




                 Thank you,

                        Jess

                        Care2 Petitions Team



                        P.S. We can fight for our environment. Sign the 
petition!

                             Sign Now









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From: Jess M., Care2 Action Alerts
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 12:16 PM
Subject: Urgent action needed for the Black Sea oil spill


 
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From enwl at enw.net.ru  Tue Jan 28 15:41:24 2025
From: enwl at enw.net.ru (enwl)
Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:41:24 +0400
Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Endangered right whales are being killed by boats
Message-ID: <911660DF35A4444892EB097EB96416D2@evol.sp.ru>





                        These deaths are completely preventable.









                        Officials Ditched a Lifesaving Law for Endangered 
Whales. They Must Reverse This Deadly Decision.



                             Sign Now




                        Recent plans to expand protections for the 
critically endangered North Atlantic right whale were reversed in a shocking 
decision by the The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 
Fisheries Service. Since 2020, at least 16 right whales have been killed or 
injured by boats. With just 70 reproductive females left in the wild, time 
is running out. This decision is a severe threat to their survival, and must 
be reversed.



                        Sign the petition to demand the NOAA Fisheries 
reverse this decision immediately and implement mandatory speed limits and 
stronger protections to prevent fatal vessel strikes!



                        Last year alone, four right whales, including two 
breeding females and their calves, were killed in U.S. waters due to vessel 
strikes. Research has proven that reducing vessel speeds to 10 knots or less 
drastically reduces the risk of these fatal collisions. Despite experts 
tirelessly advocating for this, NOAA has stepped back from enforcing speed 
restrictions that could save lives. Sign the petition to demand that NOAA 
Fisheries reinstate and enforce protections for our ocean's guardians!




                 Thank you,

                        Jess

                        Care2 Petitions Team



                        P.S. Join the fight for the North Atlantic right 
whale's survival. Sign the petition!

                             Sign Now









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From: Jess M., Care2 Action Alerts
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 8:04 PM
Subject: Endangered right whales are being killed by boats

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From enwl at enw.net.ru  Tue Jan 28 15:34:07 2025
From: enwl at enw.net.ru (enwl)
Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:34:07 +0400
Subject: *[Enwl-eng] Stop oligarchs from controlling our politics, media,
 and economy.
Message-ID: <E1165908D9DA4424B43A3FA8FAA534A0@evol.sp.ru>




                        Billionaires' wealth shouldn't dictate the future of 
society.









                        Protect American Democracy from the Dangerous Rise 
of Oligarchs and Billionaire Tech Moguls



                        Sign Now




                        In a poignant and powerful farewell address, former 
President Joe Biden issued a grave warning to the American people: a 
dangerous concentration of power is taking root in the United States.


                        Billionaires are gaining more control over 
industries, politics, and the flow of information. He pointed to the tech 
moguls like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos, who have amassed 
unprecedented wealth and influence.



                        Oligarchs' power increasingly reaches into every 
corner of our lives ? from the information we consume on social media to the 
way businesses operate and, alarmingly, how political decisions are made. 
This poses a huge threat to our democracy, our rights, and the very idea of 
a fair and just society where everyone has an equal shot at success..



                        The consequences of allowing this unchecked power to 
grow are dire. We've already witnessed the impact on traditional media 
sources, with a free press increasingly controlled by a small group of 
wealthy individuals. Social media platforms are platforms for 
misinformation, with little regard for the truth. And it's all to benefit 
oligarchs' ongoing profits and power.



                        Anti-trust laws exist to protect society from 
precisely this kind of exploitation. It's time to enforce them with boldness 
and resolve. That means blocking harmful mergers, breaking up monopolistic 
corporations, and holding executives accountable for predatory practices.


                        Sign this petition to demand that our leaders 
prioritize the interests of the people over the profits of the few. Help us 
urge U.S. regulatory authorities, including the Federal Trade Commission and 
the Department of Justice, to defend democracy by cracking down on corporate 
monopolies and restoring balance!






                 Thank you,

                        Celeste

                        Care2 Petitions Team



                        P.S. Will we allow a select few to dictate our 
future, or will we stand up for the millions of Americans who deserve a fair 
and just society? Sign the petition.

                             Sign Now









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From: Celeste S., Care2 Action Alerts
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2025 4:17 AM
Subject: Stop oligarchs from controlling our politics, media, and economy.


 
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From enwl at enw.net.ru  Wed Jan 29 14:32:06 2025
From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL)
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:32:06 +0400
Subject: *[Enwl-eng] US companies are dumping toxic waste in Mexico,
 poisoning children and families
Message-ID: <6DEBFD8236BE4A149A7178A91B211715@lewpostnew>

                       
                 
           
                        Toxic waste has no place in homes, children's bodies, or the environment.
                       
                 
           
                       
                 
           
                       
                 
           
                        Stop U.S. Toxic Waste from Poisoning Mexican Families
                       
                 
           
                        Sign Now    
                 
           

                        Every day, toxic waste from the United States crosses into Mexico, bringing illness, suffering, and death to children and families who live near processing plants. 


                        This devastating contamination comes from U.S. steel manufacturers. These manufacturers export a byproduct, hazardous steel dust, to Mexico to avoid paying for safer disposal. The deadly dust is sent to a Monterrey-area plant. There, a company called Zinc Nacional profits by extracting valuable zinc from the dust ? but in the process, its factories emit deadly pollutants into the surrounding community.



                        Recent testing in northern Mexico revealed window sills in nearby homes that were coated with lead levels 630 times higher than U.S. safety thresholds. Lead is a neurotoxin, meaning it damages the brain and nervous system. The tests also found cadmium and arsenic at levels that cause cancer and lifelong health problems.

                        This crisis isn't just a tragedy ? it's a glaring injustice. The United States has strict protections against this kind of pollution on its own soil, yet it allows steel companies to ship their toxic waste to Mexico, leaving families to bear the cost with their health and lives.

                        Sign the petition to demand that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ban the dangerous export of hazardous waste, and that the U.S. and Mexican governments enforce stricter regulations and oversight of cross-border waste exports to prevent further harm.


                       
                 
           
                       
                 Thank you,

                        Celeste

                        Care2 Petitions Team
                       
                 
           
                        P.S. In Monterrey, families are living in the shadow of a factory that emits a horrifying "toxic cocktail" of pollution ? a cocktail that includes lead, arsenic, cadmium, and other contaminants. Sign the petition.
                       
                             Sign Now      
                 
           
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From: Celeste S., Care2 Action Alerts 
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 12:35 PM
Subject: US companies are dumping toxic waste in Mexico, poisoning children and families


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From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL)
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:34:18 +0400
Subject: *[Enwl-eng] They are threatening to take away the rights and
 freedoms of children born in the U.S.
Message-ID: <F985917C45EF4AEF9C84B7D464517748@lewpostnew>

                       
                 
           
                        This is utterly shameful.
                       
                 
           
                       
                 
           
                       
                 
           
                        Ending Birthright Citizenship Would Strip Children of Their Rights and Opportunities. This Is Unconstitutional and Un-American.
                       
                 
           
                             Sign Now      
                 
           
                        Vladimir,



                        On day one of his second presidency, Donald Trump wasted no time issuing multiple executive orders to trample on so much of what makes the United States great.

                        One of the most devastating moves was his attempt to end birthright citizenship ? a Constitutional Amendment that guarantees citizenship to all children born in the United States.

                        Birthright citizenship has been around for over 150 years, ushering in generations of children, giving them a chance to live life as an United States citizen. Birthright citizenship means children born here have all the same rights as their peers ? the right to an education, the right to healthcare, the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. 



                        Stripping birthright citizenship from any child that is born in the United States is not only encouraging further division in our country, but it is a cruel refusal to care for every child equally.


                        Ending birthright citizenship now would be targeting already vulnerable communities that are terrified of what Trump, a known opponent of compassionate and effective immigration policies, will do in the coming months. Trump has already promised mass deportations and made schools the possible targets of immigration raids. 

                        Luckily, ending birthright citizenship will not be as easy as Trump would like: the executive order has already been blocked by a federal judge as unconstitutional, and the legal battle will likely be long and arduous for Trump.



                        Congress does have the power to pass a law or a new Constitutional Amendment upholding Trump's desired change, which is why we must implore them to stand strong. We demand that Congress protect the children and families that call this country home. Sign the petition demanding Congress do everything in its power to keep birthright citizenship intact!
                       
                 
           
                       
                 Thank you,

                        Sophie

                        Care2 Petitions Team
                       
                 
           
                        P.S. Birthright citizenship is one of the things that makes the United States a strong, compassionate, and diverse country. Don't let Trump strip this right from children.
                       
                             Sign Now      
                 
           
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From: Sophie H., Care2 Action Alerts 
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2025 10:23 PM
Subject: They are threatening to take away the rights and freedoms of children born in the U.S.




  
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From: enwl at enw.net.ru (ENWL)
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:15:17 +0400
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                  ? What?s next for flood risk? Future impact of climate change and emerging platforms 
           
     
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                  The Natural Catastrophes Modelling webinar series, produced in conjunction with our recent Flood, Fire and Storm Special Report, explores advancements in natural catastrophe modelling, diving deep into the key topics of flood risk modelling, hurricane risk modelling and wildfire risk modelling.  
           
     
               
     
                  Upcoming webinars in the series  
           
     
                    
           Wildfire risk management: future modelling and technology advances 
                        Wednesday 19th February | 3:00pm GMT | 10:00am ET
                       
                              Understand the challenges facing insurers in modelling and managing wildfire risk.
                             
                       
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           Revolutionising hurricane risk modelling 
                        Thursday 6th March | 3:00pm GMT | 10:00am ET
                       
                              Learn how insurance market participants are developing their hurricane modelling techniques, and how "physical modelling" is able to extract important signals from vast amounts of global climate data.
                               
                             
                       
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                  Special report  
           
     
                    
           Natural catastrophes: Flood, Fire and Storm-Special Report 2025 

                                This special report describes the paradigm-shifting developments in natural catastrophe modelling that are taking insurers' understanding of natcat risk to the next level.
                                 
                             
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