I am a concerned citizen and I am personally affected by the lack of water here in Los Angeles. Preserving our natural water should be a top priority. Stopping external companies from bottling and exporting our own water is one step in this direction.

In December, the world will reach its deadline to hash out a global-climate treaty, some calling it our last chance to save the planet. But what good is a climate treaty if the nations that sign it lose their sovereignty to multi-national corporations? Trade deals such as NAFTA and the TPP bestow corporations with outrageous new powers, including the right to directly challenge participating governments for enacting any measures that jeopardize their profits. These corporate grievances are heard by unelected, unaccountable trade tribunals—and as history has shown, the energy and mining giants will seize on them to try to gut all manner of environmental laws. The expansion of such agreements has gone hand in hand with the accelerating rise in greenhouse gas emissions. In short, this corporate free trade model that the TPP represents isn't only destabilizing our economies—it's also a key reason why our governments have failed to come to grips with the climate crisis. If President Obama and the U.S. Congress are going to be serious about climate change, they need to start by rejecting the TPP.

Water is too precious and scarce to waste. Using drinking water to extract oil does not make any sense. We can not afford to waste a drop on non-essentials. This is an emergency and an emergency response is appropriate. Moratorium on water use for oil extraction insures we are securing the safety, health and well- being of essential water for the benefit of the community to the best of our ability. It is the right thing to do.

The oil spill caused by the negligence of Plains All American Pipeline has now reached as far as Sands Beach (near Isla Vista, CA). The beaches are now covered with oil, threatening the endangered snowy plover population, the wildlife and environmental study area in and around Devereaux Slough, and the overall health and well-being of our communities. The county should be reimbursed for all cleanup costs, wildlife deaths and injuries, damage to public health, and loss of tourism revenues, and it should take whatever steps are necessary to shut down oil drilling in this vulnerable and important area.

The spill of more than one hundred thousand gallons of oil in Santa Barbara is devastating, and is just another example of the significant impacts the oil and gas industry is having on California's environment and people. In the last few months it's been revealed that billions of gallons of oil industry waste water was pumped illegally into aquifers that hold water for drinking and agriculture; Water Defense also conducted testing that demonstrated that recycled oil wastewater was being used to irrigate crops in California's Kern County; and there have been increasing studies demonstrating that fracking and the disposal of fracking waste in injection wells is leading to earthquakes. Rather than continuing to allow the oil and gas industry to have its way with California, Governor Brown must take real action to protect California's water, air, health, beaches and the climate on which we all depend. Governor Brown recently signed a pact with leaders of several countries to set emissions targets for 2050, but we also need real action to protect California now. That's what real climate leadership would look like.

My grandparents lived and worked on the Refugio coast; my mother played every day on El Capitan beach. They would be saddened beyond belief to see the damage to the wildlife and the environment that this oil spill has caused. Oil production will never be safe. We need to invest now in solar and other renewable energy sources. No more excuses!

Shell Oil wants to park a gigantic oil rig destined for Arctic waters in the Port of Seattle. Hundreds of residents have already made their voice of opposition heard by paddling out to meet the rigs in kayaks, and Mayor Ed Murray has stood strong against the oil giant. But, Shell has millions of dollars at their disposal, and they are not afraid to use a variety of pressure tactics. That's why it's so important that Mayor Murray and the City Council hear from Seattle residents opposed to the oil rig docking so that they continue to stand strong!

Dominion Power has been dragging its feet when it comes to investing in alternative clean energy. As our state legislators, you have the power to tell them to move forward with clean energy projects, like an off-shore wind energy farm. Virginia can be a leader in the clean energy movement, which will not only benefit the environment but also bring new jobs to the Commonwealth. Lets send a strong message to the state legislature and demand that they pressure Dominion Power to make much needed investments in clean energy development.

Dominion Power has been dragging its feet when it comes to investing in alternative clean energy. Virginia can be a leader in the clean energy movement, which will not only benefit the environment but also bring new jobs to the Commonwealth. Lets send a strong message to Dominion Power to make much needed investments in clean energy development.

The U.S. Endangered Species Act has served as one of the world’s strongest and most effective wildlife protection laws for more than 40 years. Take action now to ensure this landmark law is not weakened by political attacks. Anti-environment interests and their friends in Congress are currently orchestrating some of the most serious threats ever posed to the Endangered Species Act. Already this year, dozens of legislative proposals have been introduced that would put imperiled species at greater risk by: Establishing arbitrary land boundaries where species protections would not apply Imposing limitations on citizens’ ability to help enforce the Act Undermining the use of science under the Act Declaring open season on individual species by blocking federal protections or denying existing protections And more… Anti-environment lawmakers and their supporters in destructive and polluting industries have made it a priority to roll back protections for our wildlife, fish and plants, and the habitats upon which these species depend. If they get their way, the Endangered Species Act’s vital protections will be cast aside. Tell your congressional representative and senators to oppose any legislation that hurts imperiled wildlife! Some of America’s most iconic species—from the bald eagle to the gray whale to the American alligator—were rescued from the brink of extinction thanks to the Endangered Species Act. Earthjustice and supporters like you have been fighting to stop political attacks on the Endangered Species Act for decades. We can’t do it without you—we need your help to urge your members of Congress to defend this important law by opposing all anti-wildlife legislation.

This petition is a reaction to the Refugio Oil Disaster that is currently unfolding.

It’s time for Ralph Lauren to step up and eliminate forest destruction and human rights abuses from its supply chain. It’s critical that Ralph Lauren makes sure it is not sourcing fabrics from some of the worst forest destroyers in the world, and that it creates a policy that ensures that its fabric will always be free from controversy. Ralph Lauren is a huge company with worldwide brand recognition. Now it’s time for Ralph Lauren to be a leader and make itself known for protecting forests and Indigenous rights. Tell Ralph Lauren to clean up it’s act!