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Title: Whales under threat - commercial whaling looms ahead Post by: BaerbelW on 23-Apr-10, 02:31:18 PM Hi Folks,
I received an action-alert from Avaaz.org today : WHALES UNDER THREAT! The International Whaling Commission has just unveiled a proposal to legalize commercial whale hunting for the first time in 24 years. Now, countries are deciding whether support it -- or push back. Already, New Zealand's Foreign Minister has described some provisions as "unacceptable," "inflammatory," and "offensive." A massive global outcry is needed now, as other key countries choose how to react. Avaaz will deliver this petition to the Commission delegates each time it adds another 100,000 signatures -- sign below and spread the word! To parties of the International Whaling Commission: As citizens from around the world, we call on you to retain the international ban on commercial whaling as the core policy of the International Whaling Commission in its pursuit of conservation of whales. To sign the petition, please go here: https://secure.avaaz.org/en/whales_under_threat/ Thanks and Cheers Baerbel |