To: The United States House of Representatives
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?
According to the North Pacific Research Board, the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas “sustain some of the most productive and highly diverse ecosystems in the world.” In order to maintain the same level of diversity and productivity that we find now, we believe that the Arctic must be protected from rampant development, which will not only degrade the ecosystem but also accelerate the warming of our earth.