You can sign the petition to save dolphins in Japan
http://www.takepart.com/thecove/the_cove_letter_writing.php
The Documentary-
Winner of audience awards across the world, including Sundance, SilverDocs and Hot Docs, The Cove follows a team of activists and filmmakers as they infiltrate a
heavily-guarded cove in Taiji, Japan. In this remote
village they witness and document activities deliberately being hidden from the public: More than 20,000 dolphins and porpoises are being slaughtered each year and their meat, containing toxic levels of mercury, is being sold as food in Japan, often times labeled as whale meat.
The majority of the world is not aware this is happening. The Taiji cove is blocked off from the public. Cameras
are not allowed inside and the media does not cover the story. It's critical that we get the word out in Japan.
It's critical that we get the word out—everywhere.
We believe that once the Japanese people know,
they will demand change.
See the movie's website at
http://www.takepart.com/thecove/
Take part. Make a difference.
Do You have an animal drawing or puzzle? submit it to rebecca@rememberwildlife.com
Lots of wild animals and wildlife terms to find.
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Did you know:
Palm Oil is used in many products to replace trans fat but is just as bad? Palm oil is not only the equivalent of hydrogenated oil (not healthy) but detrimental to our endangered and threatened wildlife. Palm oil is farmed mostly in Indonesia and Malaysia as well as some places in Africa and The Carribean. The Palm Oil farms are wiping out rain forests and harming humans and animals alike. Indiginous cultures are being pushed off their land for these farms owned by foreign investors. Corrupt governments are selling precious rainforests. Rare species of White Rhinos, Sumatran Tigers, and Orangutans are on the verge of being wiped out! All so people can have processed food containing no "trans fat". It's very sad.
What You Can Do: IT'S EASY
Take ten seconds to read labels when you are shopping and DON'T buy any product containing Palm Oil or Palm Kernel Oil. It's easy. You won't just be helping our environment, you'll be helping yourself too!
For more information go to: http://redapes.org/learn-about-the-palm-oil-threat/
Knowledge is power. Be Powerful.
One person CAN make a difference!
but that doesn't mean you need to
become a vegetarian. Gain some
knowledge and eat sustainably.
Download your free fish guide
from the Monterey Bay Aquarium at http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/download.aspx
Stay Healthy and Make a difference!
SAVE STEVE'S PLACE!
The Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve (SIWR) is being threatened by strip mining. Cape Alumina Pty Ltd has lodged mining lease applications which include approximately 12,300 ha of the Reserve. Cape Alumina company documents indicate an intention to mine 50 plus million tons over a 10 year period commencing 2010. The greater part of this mine is on SIWR.
The proposed area for mining on the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve contains the head waters of irreplaceable waterways and unique biodiversity which will not recover after mining operations are finished.
