A place to see good, share good, and do good.

Browse or search Planet Sanctuary Spotlights

Search

Name:

Category:

Planet Sanctuary celebrating the animal and wildlife Kingdom, the beauty of our planet and highlighting endangered species and habitats in need of preservation and protection.

[image for Planet Spotlight cicada picture.png]
Wildlife

Are the Magicicada Periodical Cicadas coming to your town?

Samuel Posin
ACTUALLY HARMLESS AND HELPFUL!!
If you live in certain regions of the Eastern united states, you will encounter the Brood V cicada onslaught late May 2016.
Brood V (5) 17-year cicadas will emerge in parts of Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
It will start with holes in the soil. Holes that are a quarter of an inch wide, pushed out toward the sky. The noise will arrive soon after.
Brood V cicadas last appeared in 1999, and they're on their way back to complete a 17-year life cycle.
When the soil is warmed to a sound 64 degrees 8 inches below the surface, the bugs will emerge and pursue breeding.
Much of West Virginia and Ohio, as well as sections of Pennsylvania and Virginia, will host this ancient ritual throughout May and June, and while the bugs mean no harm to people, they will undoubtedly present a major inconvenience because of sheer numbers.
Trillions of cicadas are expected, consisting of three species: magicicada septendecim, magicicada cassini and magicicada septendecula. They leave the soil, where they've spent most of their lives sucking nutrients from tree roots, in a shelled, unwinged nymph form and mount themselves in trees until they molt into full-fledged cicadas.
Males then begin singing a long, droning chirp. This persuades females to mate, who then cut small slits in tree branches to lay their eggs. Hatched, new nymphs burrow underground, and the cycle begins again.
Cicadas do this in two to six weeks, and then they die.
While it's a mess because these insects will be inescapable for about two months, their emergence will benefit various species of animals by providing a nearly endless food source. These animals include opossums, moles turkeys in particular, but most birds, rodents, mammals, reptiles and some fish will eat cicadas.
It's believed periodic broods stick to their emergence cycles as a survival strategy because such long absences deter predator populations from exploding. Brood V is one of 12 17-year cycle broods. Another three broods operate on a 13-year clock.
A natural enemy of the cicada is the cicada killer wasp, which can reach two inches in length. But this insect is only common in late summer and early fall, so they will not coincide with Brood V.
The wasps make an annual appearance and feed on regular cicadas that are found every year.
Humans have also taken to eating cicadas. It's been a trending subject of several magazine features in the last few years. National Geographic labeled them "gluten free" in a 2013 article, while the University of Maryland published a cicada recipe book in 2004.
Although the verdict is still out because cicadas spend time underground absorbing pesticides and other lawn treatment chemicals, a common argument is that they are high in protein and readily available.
Another benefit of a mass cicada emergence is that the holes they burrow aerate the soil and allow in additional moisture. This is believed important for general soil ecology and tree growth.
Also, the slits females cut in tree branches for eggs offer a natural means of pruning, enabling further growth later in a tree's life.
So enjoy nature's show and remember you won't have another opportunity(???!!!) for 17 years.
If you want to track various annual waves or want more information I suggest you go to www.cadadamania.com .
https://vimeo.com/17507527
parts of this article is credited to:
http://www.theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/659583/Return-of-the-Cicadas.html

Votes1 DateMay 16, 2016

[image for Planet Spotlight Everyone loves to Dance.png]
Wildlife

Everyone Loves to Dance

Gutman Locks
Everyone Loves to Dance

Votes1 DateMar 1, 2016

[image for Planet Spotlight Pankun Ice Cream.png]
Domestic Animals

Pankun Eats Ice Cream

Iris Pirchesky
RELAX AND ENJOY. WHETHER YOU UNDERSTAND THE COMMENTARY OR NOT, IT IS JUST AS GOOD EVEN IF NOT IN YOUR NATIVE TONGUE!! PLEASE HAVE FUN AND REMEMBER WE ALL MUST LAUGH MORE IN LIFE AND CRY LESS.
MY BLESSINGS TO YOU AND THE BLUPELA COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE
LET'S ALL DO WHAT WE CAN TO CREATE A BETTER AND HEALTHY PLANET
HAPPY 2016
IRIS ZIFF PIRCHESKY
DIRECTOR FOR ANIMAL WELFARE OF PLANET SANCTUARY AND THE ONE WORLD BLUE CORPORATION, BLUPELA.COM

Votes2 DateFeb 9, 2016

[image for Planet Spotlight spinning-black-hole-01-670x440-130227.jpg]
Natural wonders

Milky Way's Second Most Massive Black Hole Found?

Samuel Posin
There is a whole universe out there beyond the earth we enjoy and the natural(miracles)phenomenons that come with it. Looking into the sky at night at the stars has things beyond my comprehension.
Astronomers have detected what could be the second most massive black hole in our galaxy and it may be the missing piece of a cosmic puzzle.
But radio astronomers didn’t directly detect the candidate black hole, rather they spied the whirling gases caught in its powerful gravitational grasp, potentially establishing a new method to track down elusive “intermediate-mass” black holes.
Using the Nobeyama 45-meter Radio Telescope, which is managed by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), the researchers found the object only 200 light-years from the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* (Sgr. A*). By tracking the emissions from a swirling gas cloud called “CO-0.40-0.22,” they found a “surprisingly wide velocity dispersion” — in other words, this cloud of gas is composed of material that is swirling at a wide range of speeds. There appears to be no supernova activity or any other energetic event in the region that could be driving this bizarre phenomenon.
Using computer models, the researchers were able to deduce that an extremely compact object — in other words, a black hole — lives in the “eye” of this interstellar storm and it must be massive. And by “massive” they mean in the order of 100,000 solar masses-massive. If confirmed, this would make the invisible object at the core of CO-0.40-0.22 a so-called “intermediate-mass” black hole, second in mass only to mighty Sgr. A* itself. Sgr. A* “weighs in” at a staggering 4 million solar masses.
“Considering the fact that no compact objects are seen in X-ray or infrared observations, as far as we know, the best candidate for the compact massive object is a black hole,” said Tomoharu Oka, of Keio University in Japan and lead author of a study published in the Astrophysical Journal.
Intermediate-mass black holes are truly mysterious creatures. They are the “missing” link of black hole evolution; we have stellar mass black holes (that form after the supernova death of a massive star) and we have supermassive black holes (that live in the cores of most galaxies), but if black holes start small and grow by merging with other black holes and consuming matter, they must go through a “medium” phase. Alas, astronomers have yet to confirm that black holes do indeed come in “medium” — they’ve only confirmed black holes in sizes “small” and “XXL.”
So that leaves us with a puzzle. Are intermediate-mass black holes simply hard to find? Or are they incredibly rare? The first question may be solved through improved detection techniques, but the second question poses a challenge to black hole evolution theories and could expose a huge flaw in our astrophysical thinking.
Some theories of galactic evolution suggest the Milky Way should contain 100 million black holes, but X-ray surveys have only turned up a tiny fraction of this number. This is where radio telescopes may fill a niche in seeking out “invisible” mid-sized black holes.
“Investigations of gas motion with radio telescopes may provide a complementary way to search for dark black holes” said Oka in a press release. “The on-going wide area survey observations of the Milky Way with the Nobeyama 45-m Telescope and high-resolution observations of nearby galaxies using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) have the potential to increase the number of black hole candidates dramatically.”
The location of CO-0.40-0.22 is also intriguing; should our black hole merger evolution model hold true for the growth of black holes on their way to becoming supermassive, there should be a concentration of massive black holes near galactic cores. As this candidate is only 200 light-years from Sgr. A, it could indicate that, eventually, the object in CO-0.40-0.22 will eventually stray near Sgr. A to add to its already impressive bulk.
http://phys.org/news/2016-01-largest-black-hole-milky-link.html

Votes3 DateJan 17, 2016

[image for Planet Spotlight Monkey1.jpg]
Domestic Animals

Monkey Helps Dogs to Cross River

Iris Pirchesky
RELAX AND ENJOY. WHETHER YOU UNDERSTAND THE COMMENTARY OR NOT, IT IS JUST AS GOOD EVEN IF NOT IN YOUR NATIVE TONGUE!! PLEASE HAVE FUN AND REMEMBER WE ALL MUST LAUGH MORE IN LIFE AND CRY LESS.
MY BLESSINGS TO YOU AND THE BLUPELA COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE
LET'S ALL DO WHAT WE CAN TO CREATE A BETTER AND HEALTHY PLANET
HAPPY 2016
IRIS ZIFF PIRCHESKY DIRECTOR FOR ANIMAL WELFARE OF PLANET SANCTUARY AND THE ONE WORLD BLUE CORPORATION, BLUPELA.COM
And In SUPERMARKET

Votes4 DateJan 10, 2016

[image for Planet Spotlight John2.jpg]
Domestic Animals

That Guy With The Birds!!

Iris Pirchesky
Dear John,
My Special Friend and Someone who we Admire so so Very Much:
My son, Joel Pirchesky, founder and CEO of this wonderful network Blupela.com, of which we spoke with you about this dream so long ago, myself Iris Pirchesky, and the whole One World Blue Community want to wish you the very very best for 2016 and many years to come.
You are in our prayers and we wish you a speedy and quick recovery so you may go back to the holy and very important work you do in taking care of G-d's creations.
You are so very very special to me and many many people and of course so very very special to all of the incredible souls you take care of with the parrots and numerous birds you look after who are all Angels to G-d.
Thank you so very very much from the bottom of my heart.
When I myself went through treatment those many years ago, you were so kind to take in and rescue three of my precious birds I was not able to take care of:
Bubba
Jesse
and
Bracha
I miss them so much but I know you have taken such incredible care of them, like no one else could.
Our Prayers are with you from all of us for a speedy recovery in 2016.
May you live a long long healthy life and continue to be a keeper of the Earth of G-d's holy creations.
Much Love,
Iris Pirchesky
Director of Animal Welfare for the One World Blue Corporation
From John's Website, Please Blupela Community See below and if you are able please follow the link to the GoFundMe Page that has been set up to help John in his recovery.
Thank you all so very much. May you also be blessed with a wonderful 2016
http://www.thatguywiththebirds.com/
A little bump in the road
Hi everyone. For those of you who don't know me, my name is Ken Sprouse Jr and I help maintain the "That Guy With The Birds" website as well as this Facebook page for John Lege who IS That Guy With The Birds.
John has recently been diagnosed with bladder cancer and I have setup a "Go Fund Me Page" to help him out. I would really appreciate if everyone would take the time to look at the page, read the story behind John and then of course if you would be so kind, donate and help a true, kind hearted friend out.
https://www.gofundme.com/thatguywiththebird
UPDATE!
Johns surgery was a complete success! He is now in the process of Chemotherapy and looks forward to a full recovery!
Note from John-
I don't have the words to thank all who have sent so many prayers....the kindest of words and show how much you care about myself and the birds. We are limited in the number of shows we can do at this time, but we'll be back strong very soon. Sincere Thanks, John Lege-That Guy With The Birds!
About John
As a child John developed a passion for birds.
As an adult the passion continues.
John has volunteered his time at the Pittsburgh National Aviary
and Is a member of PEAC.(Pittsburgh Education & Adoption Center)
John has also been featured on WQED Multimedia "On Q Magazine" and KDKA Pittsburgh TODAY Live.
Through a program developed by John, he is able to reach out to anyone.......
from children to adults from schools to nursing homes.
With music - magic - and hands on interaction, be a part of this educational experience an up close adventure with these awesomely intelligent creatures!
Retrived from:
http://www.thatguywiththebirds.com/about-john.html
What People Say About John
From
http://www.thatguywiththebirds.com/what-people-are-saying.html
Here is just some of the wonderful feedback that John has received!
Bernie Erb-11/29/13
John and his birds were here again today at Baptist Homes, Mt. Lebanon, and the residents (and staff) loved every second of his show. John's show is "jaw dropping" and "eye popping"! We can not get enough of him and his wonderful birds! Thank you, John and all you Sweethearts!
Janet Hinkley-11/17/13
The many birds were gorgeous and so healthy looking and the show was amazing! I was so impressed that the birds had no clipped wings and yet they stayed where they were supposed to without flying away. It was exciting to hold one of the beautiful macaws. The show was very educational.
Karin Galligan-10/06/13
Thank you, John, for a wonderful and very interesting show today at the Hickory Apple Festival in PA. You made learning fun for kids and adults alike. Your caring for and skill with the birds was awesome. I've never seen such beautiful and happy birds. Your rescue deserves every support. I'll be forwarding your information to our school in the hopes that they will invite you for a show. A big thanks for sharing Poppy the Beautiful with us; my daughter and I loved cuddling with her and it will be an experience we will never forget.
Barbara Robinson-09/22/13
I was fortunate enough to see your show at the Fredericksburg Expo Center on Sept. 22, 2013. I found your show both entertaining and very educational. I was amazed at the calmness of your birds amidst all the barking of dogs, squeeling of children and general activities all around them. I have an umbrella cockatoo, two lovebirds and a green cheek conure. Thank You for sharing your birds with us and it was heartwarming to see the love your birds have for you.
Casey Rendick-09/09/13
What a wonderful addition the birds made to our festival. Children and adults alike loved the shows. Mr. Lege was kind enough to let everyone hold and take pictures with his beautiful parrots. Please come back again. Pennsboro Country Roads Festival.
Traci Wargo-08/23/13
Hi John, I recently saw you at Strabane Woods (I'm an employee there) ... and I just loved seeing all the birds you brought to our facility! I wish I would've had more time to see your show, but at least I had time to look at your birds and ask you a question -- which you didn't even mind answering even though I thought I interupted you! I'm the one who asked about my Macaw laying eggs -- thank you so much for the information you gave me. You have a such a great heart! Thank you John so much.
John Kurpiewski-08/19/13
Talked with him after a great event at Cedar Pk very dedicated person with his birds smart too Hope to learn more from him soon
Carrie Didier 3/12/13
I just wanted to say thank you for rescuing and taking in those wonderful birds. I just saw your website from a link for the chicago pet fair and I saw your wonderful pictures. I have a cockatiel- I have always liked birds, but it wasn't until LuLu came into my life that I grew a real appreciation of their different personalities, interests, and range of emotions. Keep up the wonderful work!
From:Palos Park, IL
Tracy laux 3/8/13
Thank you for being available when I have questions about my Indian ringneck parakeet Sam and concerns about my friends blue and gold macaw Frankie. You have been a real lifesaver.thanks.
From:Bridgeville pa
Laurie Stadther 9/23/12
It was so nice meeting you today! Thank you so much for all the excellent information. Can't wait to try out some of the things you recommended for my birds. It's always great to meet a fellow bird- enthusiast! Thanks again!
From:Berkley, MI
Joe 9/21/12
I saw your show twice tonight (9-21-12) at the novi expo center and it was GREAT! Such cool birds, great show, and just a fantastic thing you're doing by rescuing birds. Keep it up and thank you!
From:detroit/Ann Arbor areas
Heather J. Conway 6/28/12
The show you put on of The Cub's Den a child care center at Penn State Fayette was GREAT I loved it. The show was geared for young children as little as a year old up to even the Adults. I had never experienced anything like this in my life. There were birds that did tricks, the children were involved and even birds you could hold. It was AMAZING LOVED THE SHOW.
From:Uniontown
Joyce Weiss 5/13/12
Bird guy, we saw you at Apollo high school. We all enjoyed your show and display of the beautiful birds. The kids had me print the pictures so they could take them to school. Very informative and enjoyable show. We're gald we came.
From: Elderton PA
Astrid 12/22/11
We just saw you at Highcliff Elementary. Both my boys, a 4th and a 5th grader were in awe of the birds and how good they were. My 4th grader said he wanted to do what you do when he grows up and rescue birds. He told his Dad all about the birds you rescued. Both boys really enjoyed the show. Thank you for all you do!!
From:Pittsburgh
Danelle Houslak 12/4/11
Mr. Lege, Womderful show with the birds. My kids couldn't believe how well trained they are. My little one made me print the picture with the blue bird on her head so she could take it to school for her friends to see. Thanks for what you do in saving the beautiful birds.
From:Plum Pa.
Mark 9/11/11
Mr. John. What an amazing show you put on for us. Both children and adults enjoyed the entire show. The bird and you put out a great message. God bless you in your work with these awesome birds.
From:Franklin Park
Pauline Hampshire 8/7/11
Got to see your show at our church picnic and enjoyed it very much. I loved the fact that it was so informative. When you showed the picture of the parrot who had pulled out her own feathers and then she presented herself to us ....wings outstretched - my eyes filled with tears. How magnificent ! How they all must love you. God bless you in your work.
From:Yatesboro,PA
Olesia 7/13/11
Thank you for your appearance at the Community Center in Crafton, PA Monday, July 18, 2011. Your show was a true delight and very educational. My 4 year old daughter, my husband and I enjoyed the entire show. Thank you!
From:Crafton, PA
Dave Gesten 1/6/11
I met you at the jungle safari. I must say excellent show with the parrots. My son was wondering if you were back the next day. We loved it. It was the hit of the evening. Thanks for being there and sharing. Dave and family. Happy new year.
From:Sharon Pa
Gwen 11/6/10
John, you are one awesome individual ! Your heart is amazing ! Your birds are beautiful and I can't imagine how people can abuse and neglect them. I hope to see you again. Keep up the great work!
From:Lower Burrell
Jeni and Skyler 9/30/10
We loved your bird show at the Clarion mall this past week. My son just loved the world of birds you brought to this small town. My family owned many birds while I was growing up. We did a rescue of our own. We had 50 finches in a giant aviary in our living room. We had about 50 parakeets in a giant aviary. We had tons of other parrots and such. Mostly all rescues. We had a lot of the mean, abused birds that people just wanted out of their homes. I wish we could have done the spectacular things you have with your birds. Unfortunately I was too young to make those decisions at my house. Bravo to all your dedication. You are a fascinating person and have fascinating friends! I hope to see more of your shows again. Thank you tons!
From:Clarion, PA area
Carl Mantz 7/23/10
Don't know how you do it, but it's great. I'm handicapped and in a wheelchair and want to thank you for taking the time to let me hold your birds. I never realized how beautiful the parrots are until I was able to get close to them. Bless you in your venture and continue making people happy. Carl
From:Prospect Pa

Votes5 DateJan 1, 2016

[image for Planet Spotlight Little1.png]
Reserves

Letter of Support from One World Blue, LLC for Conservation Project to Restore Little Rock Dam

STAR MOFFATT
Our Heartfelt Thanks to Mr. Joel Pirchesky, CEO of One World Blue, LLC, for drafting the below Letter of Support upon my request to the Palmdale Water District.
We look forward to further collaboration on issues we face for Social and Planetary Healing in 2016 and Beyond.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Star Moffatt,
Please visit my campaign election site to understand why my election next year to the California State Senate will make the most impact upon on our state, nation and world.
My very best to everyone for a joyous, healthy, prosperous, and peaceful New Year 2016!!
http://www.starmoffatt4senate.com/
https://www.facebook.com/starmoffatt2016/
https://twitter.com/star_moffatt
Letter of Support from One World Blue, LLC for Conservation Project to Restore Little Rock Dam
December 1, 2015
One World Blue, LLC
Attention:
Dennis D. LaMoreaux, P.E., SDA - General Manager
Matthew Knudson, Assistant Manager
Palmdale Water District / Concerned Consumers of Palmdale Water District
2029 East Ave Q
Palmdale, CA 93550
Dear Mr. LaMoreaux and Mr. Knudson,
We are writing to you on behalf of the One World Blue Corporation to express to you and give our support and encouragement to the Palmdale Water District for its plans regarding the restoration of the Little Rock Dam.

Noting, our organization came to learn about the Little Rock Dam issue from Mrs. Star Moffatt, who expressed; that it appears one of your agency’s goals is to find ecological balance within the region with the relocation of the Arroyo Toad to a safe location in another habitat and/or sanctuary.
This is an admirable project and you have our full support in its endeavors. Our network, Blupela.com, that our corporation has established to bring Social and Planetary Healing to our world, has a component within it called Planet Sanctuary that is dedicated entirely to the conservation and harmony of our ecosystems and wildlife within our Global Society.
We would like to share with you some of our thoughts regarding our philosophy when it comes to Planetary Conservation and Ecological Restoration. Please feel free to contact us further regarding any questions or assistance we may be able to provide for you regarding this critical and crucial endeavor you are seeking to complete which will allow alleviation for the current water crisis that your region is now facing. These thoughts below are what One World Blue and the Planet Sanctuary program hold to be true and incorporate in our perspective for Global Planetary Education and Awareness for Conservation.
Our approach at One World Blue to Planetary Conservation is a Holistic one, meaning conservation has to take into account all components to an ecosystem and environment and that includes the balance of all life within. That means to say that often when speaking about and addressing conservation issues, some conservation groups and advocates may focus on an issue without considering the complete totality and balance of life within that ecosystem or region.
The totality of life includes the human dimension and is a primary and important factor. This totality of life including human habitation within that system by logic and reason inherently draws in the human dimension and dynamics and they must be taken into the proper consideration when working to achieve ecological balance. This perspective is a true holistic one and is therefore mindful of all life that inhabits a particular region. With the intelligence and wisdom that has been bestowed upon us, we as a stewards of the Earth must work diligently to preserve all life and conservation and at the same time understand and incorporate our needs for survival and peaceful existence within that system to achieve harmony and balance within.
Often conservation issues look at the ecology of an area and its habitat with life within with the perspective of posing humans as the main actors and destructive deterrent on the ecosystem. While there is validation and merit in this approach and of course undoubted evidence that human habitation without conscious effort to live in balance with our environment has served to create havoc on our Planet, it may be amiss not to take into consideration that humans are also inherently by definition part of the particular ecosystem and must be weighed and valued accordingly in the effort to achieve proper balance.
A holistic approach includes everyone and everything and cannot view human life as just the culprit and demon to the problem. It must take into consideration the preciousness of all life and the conscious effort of how to achieve balance, especially in relation to ensuring the survival and protection of human life and not deterring or impeding any possible outcome that a conservation effort or injunction may impose upon human survival.
We must work diligently to find solutions to our Planet that also include the progress and preservation of humankind in the total picture while at the same time have the diligent concern and desire within to care for and protect all of the Earth's creatures and precious resources. This is a balanced holistic approach and this is what we believe, educate and stand for. It is a moderate and healthy approach to working towards conservation efforts and solutions to our Planet.
With this said, we would like to endorse your efforts within the Palmdale Water District to actively seek and work toward this conservation effort regarding the restoration of the Little Rock Dam. We understand this restoration also includes your protection and consideration of the life and survival of the Arroyo Toad within the scope of the project.
We feel that a project in which you may relocate the Arroyo Toad to another safe habitat or sanctuary is a worthwhile and meritorious project and one in which you are being mindful and environmentally conscious of the survival of this particular species. At the same time you are placing first and foremost the critical and crucial needs of your population within your region to have access to safe water for drinking and daily use.
This is a mindful project and one in which falls within the scope and understanding of the philosophy within our Planet Sanctuary Module and within the goals and aspirations of the One World Blue Corporation for Social and Planetary Healing.
If you would like any further remarks or have any questions for us, please feel free to contact us directly.
Best regards to you and our sincerest wishes for success in your project.
Joel Pirchesky MPPM
CEO and Founder
One World Blue, LLC
cc: Mrs. Star Moffatt, Concerned Palmdale Resident-Consumer of Palmdale
Water District

Votes3 DateDec 30, 2015

[image for Planet Spotlight Bunny.jpg]
Domestic Animals

Bunny Talk

Gutman Locks
Bunny Talk
A bunny spoke to me. I know this sounds totally nuts, but it really happened.
My neighbor’s kids have a very small bunny rabbit for a pet. I almost never see it but the kids often leave their door open and the bunny likes to run out into our tiny courtyard to nibble on the green leaves in the potted plants. The few times it would see me it would always run and hide behind one of the plants. But this cold morning it hopped out from between the plants and came right up to me.
I reached down and scratched it behind its ears like animals always like, but it ran a few feet away towards the neighbor’s door.
I thought that was strange. Animals always like it when you scratch them someplace that they cannot reach. Then it ran back to me. I thought, “Ah, you do want to be scratched,” so I reached down and scratched it again, but it ran away again! “What’s going on?”
Then I saw that the neighbor’s door was closed. I walked over and knocked loudly, and the neighbor’s little girl answered the door. As soon as she opened the door the bunny happily ran up to her. She bent over and picked up her pet and smiling they both went into the warm apartment.
Ha! The bunny was locked out and cold and had to get me to open the door for it. Pretty smart rabbit.

Votes2 DateDec 29, 2015

[image for Planet Spotlight Colorado.jpg]
Reserves

Keep More Than 170 Million Tons Of Coal in the Ground!

Mike Stout
Hi It is Mike Stout here:
I want to bring your attention to this petition here that we are asking you help with to sign....
Please if you want to help visit the link below and give your voice with your signature and support.
How this will help
The U.S. Forest Service is considering letting the second biggest coal company in the country bulldoze through thousands of acres of publicly-owned roadless forest so they can mine more than 170...
U.S. Forest Service
I oppose the Forest Service proposal to reopen the coal mining loophole in the Colorado Roadless Rule.
Expanding Arch Coal’s mine would provide access to 170 million tons of new coal with the potential to release up to 486 million tons of carbon pollution. In fact, your own analysis found that this carbon pollution could cause up to $13 billion in damage to the world’s economy and environment. In addition, the existing mine already releases millions of cubic feet of methane -- which is 86 times more damaging to our climate than carbon dioxide over a 20 year period -- directly into our atmosphere every day. Expanding the mine and building new methane well pads would only exacerbate the damage at a time when we can least afford it.
This plan is dangerously out of step with the critical goal of cutting U.S. carbon emissions by 26 percent in ten years as well as the president’s goal of reducing emissions from federal agencies by 40 percent in the same time period.
This loophole would also set the stage for up to 72 miles of road being bulldozed on 30 square miles of roadless forest, degrading habitat for black bear, elk, goshawk, lynx, and cutthroat trout.
Please protect our climate and this beautiful roadless forest by rejecting the coal mining loophole to the Colorado Roadless Rule.
Signed,
Sierra Club
Invite Friends
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE CAMPAIGN TO SIGN
https://www.causes.com/actions/1782761-sign-the-petition-to-u-s-forest-service
I GIVE YOU HERE A GLIMPSE OF SOME OF THE BEAUTY WE ARE WORKING TO PROTECT
WORK WITH US TO HELP SAVE THE BEAUTY AND PROTECTION AND INTEGRITY OF OUR LAND

Votes1 DateDec 18, 2015

More Planet Spotlights >>

Accounts
Manage Account Privacy Policy Terms of Use Join Sales Team
Contact
Feedback Report a Problem Contact Us About Us
One World Blue Network
Initiatives Light on the World Planet Sanctuary Light of Culture Stand & Unite List Initiatives List World Spotlights List Planet Spotlights List Culture Spotlights
Universality
Universal Human Rights Peace in the World Social Network for
Social Change
           

© 2014-2024 One World Blue, LLC ®