To: Marvin W. Lucas (NC-42), Elmer Floyd (NC-43), and Kirk deViere (NC-19)
Protect Our Arctic
The Arctic is a truly special place, but it is under threat from rising temperatures, oil drilling, and industrial fishing. We ask that you use your status as a leader to endorse the International Declaration on the Future of the Arctic. This charter demands action on Indigenous Peoples’ rights, climate change, oil drilling, and unsustainable fishing. Learn more at ArcticDeclaration.org and please sign on today.
Why is this important?
I decided to start this petition to use my energies to help a deeply imperiled part of our planet-the Arctic. Right now there are so many strikes against this amazing place which is home to endangered polar bears, various species of majestic whales whose numbers are in rapid decline, and many other beautiful animals. So I thought if an ordinary person like me could help to bring awareness about the plight of the Arctic, or encourage others to really think about what we’d be losing if the Arctic was ruined forever…why not roll up my sleeves and get involved. So here I am, ready and willing to act to protect this amazing place for future generations. Actually, I consider it my duty and an honor to be involved.