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WSJ Environmental iPetition

WSJ Environmental iPetition

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Started by Anonymous 19 years ago
We are destroying the world at a rate in which it cannot begin to cope or recover from. Irreparable damage has already been done, but let the tide of destruction stop here. Demand change. This petition was started at the World Scout Jamboree in July/August 2007. The aim was to collect signatures from the 40,000 14-18 years old scouts from 158 countries who were attending the gathering in Essex, UK. Due to the overwhelmingly positive response that was received during the camp, the petition is now open to anyone that is concerned about the state of the environment. Sign the petition demanding that the UN ensure that the international community take the necessary steps towards the complete conversion of energy production from fossil fuels to the use of renewable resources in all countries by the year 2030. As technological advances mean that the extent of our destructive impact on the world becomes apparent we find ourselves a race, nation and people holding the responsibility of reversing this tide. The recent Stern report estimated the future cost of global warming at around

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November 9, 2007

Reaching this level of support feels heavy because it reminds me of how much work remains to be done. I am exhausted by the state of our climate, yet seeing so many people join this fight provides the fuel to keep pushing forward.

Reached 100 supporters

November 9, 2007

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Tom Novak
18 years ago Featured

Oil companies have way to much control over our gov. Tired of it.

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Sarah Morales
18 years ago Featured

SO TRUE. my kids deserve a planet that isnt literally burning up because companies want to save a buck.

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James Hart
19 years ago Featured

its honestly scary how much we ignore this. fossil fuels are a relic of the past and we need to move on already if we want any future at all.

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Mark Ford
19 years ago Featured

The wind and solar tech is already here. What are we waiting for? Stop the drilling.

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Chloe Medina
19 years ago Featured

Change it now before it is to late for everyone.

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Elena Crawford
19 years ago Featured

2030 is already basically tomorrow. We need to act way faster then this if we want to save anything.

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