Carbon-capture factories could help us save our planet

We need to use all available technology to undo the ecological disaster we created. Giant Air Purifying Plants Can Remove Greenhouse Gasses from the Sky. We Need More of Them in Order to Reverse Climate Change. Sign Now    Arfin, Iceland is now home to two pieces of technology that could be the key to our planet's future: carbon-capture plants. These huge factories are essentially giant air purifiers that suck carbon out of the air, mix them with water, and store them in the ground. The first plant opened in 2021 and the second is going live this year. Together, they are able to remove approximately 40,000 metric tons of carbon from the atmosphere each year. But this is only a tiny fraction of what we need to recapture in order to avoid warming the planet past the point of no return. Nations of the world — especially the main polluters, including the U.S., China, and India, which account for nearly half of all emissions worldwide — are already falling far behind when it comes to cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Luckily, several other carbon-sequestering plants are already in the works. One in Texas should capture 500,000 metric tons of carbon each year, while another in Louisiana should remove 1 million tons, and a third in Wyoming is designed to sequester 5 million tons per year. Combined together, they would be equal to removing approximately 1,190,000 cars from the roads. We've been needing technology exactly like these factories — and now we need to implement this technology everywhere. These projects are an excellent start. But they're only a start. They can only become part of the solution once these plants are set up across the globe. Help us ask major international leaders, including the governments of the U.S., China, India, Japan, the UK, and the EU to build their own giant air filter plants to remove excess carbon from the atmosphere!    Thank you, Miranda Care2 Petitions Team P.S. We must fight climate change, and we need to invest in smart technology to help us avoid a climate catastrophe. Sign the petition.      Sign Now

Several men tortured and poached wildlife for fun

They posed for photos with the corpses of wildlife they illegally killed. They Were Caught Torturing and Poaching Wildlife Using Crossbows and Guns, Then Posing for Photos With the Carcasses Sign Now    Arfin,   Several men in Michigan were caught poaching and torturing animals — all illegal actions that they are currently facing charges for. The men apparently targeted a variety of animals, including six deer and one porcupine. In one instance, the men simply sat cozy and comfy inside of a truck while leveling an innocent adult buck using a gun fired through the window. Then, they posed for photos with the dead animals as though it were funny. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has concluded that these men chose to act in cruel ways, regardless of educational campaigns officials have conducted. Their spree of multiple crimes against wildlife was committed using a variety of different murder weapons, not limited to guns but also including bows and crossbows. These men are criminals. They have broken the law by illegally shooting and killing protected wildlife, and also in some cases subjecting those animals to torture. Authorities must take action now to keep other animals — and humans — safe. Sign the petition to demand that officials remove these men's access to guns and crossbows, and revoke any hunting licenses they might have! Thank you, Miranda Care2 Petitions Team P.S. They have proven that they are not safe individuals to trust with deadly weapons. Their firearms should be taken away and if they have legal hunting licenses, those must also be revoked immediately. Sign the petition.      Sign Now

Breaking: Israeli witnesses allege human rights violations against Palestinian prisoners

The UN must mandate an investigative body to uncover the truth. Whistleblowers Allege Severe Abuse of Palestinian Prisoners at Israeli Detention Centers. Ask the UN to Investigate.      Sign Now      Arfin,   Israeli whistleblowers have come forward to CNN investigative reporters with harrowing allegations about what goes on inside their military's detention camp at Sde Teiman.    The Israeli military has been holding Palestinians at Sde Teiman since the Hamas-led attacks in October 2023. While at the detention camp, whistleblowers allege military forces have subjected these prisoners to outright torture.    The accounts include extreme beatings; constant tying of hands that have sometimes resulted in amputations; medical procedures being performed by underqualified medics; detainees being stripped, forced to wear diapers, and constantly blindfolded, sometimes being tied to beds in the field hospital; the use of extreme physical restraint and stress positions; and much, much more.   If these accounts are true, this means that Israeli forces’ treatment of Palestinians are in violation of international law as it pertains to human rights.   Before these whistleblowers came forward, Sde Teiman had already come under scrutiny from both Israeli and Palestinian human rights organizations. Israeli activists have held protests demanding this place be shut down. We elevate their voices today in defense of human rights and dignity, according to international law.   Sign the petition asking that the UN Human Rights Council mandate an investigation body to look into these allegations, and protect these whistleblowers in the process. Thank you, Lauren Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Israeli whistleblowers claimed to have witnessed immense human rights abuses at facilities detaining Palestinians. We are demanding an investigation.      Sign Now

A sweet dog was tortured with a shock collar

An intervention is vital. She Was Caught Torturing Her Dog With a Shock Collar. Demand Justice!      Sign Now      Arfin,   In a shocking incident caught on video, a dog endured severe abuse at the hands of its owner. The footage revealed the use of a shock collar for torture and the animal being struck while confined to a cage. The horrifying cruelty displayed in these acts led to the arrest of the perpetrator on two counts of animal cruelty, but more needs to be done.   Sign the petition to demand the animal abuser get a lifetime ban on animal ownership and mandatory counseling to address what could have caused this!   Thankfully, the mistreated dog and three others from the same home have been rescued and are now receiving necessary medical care. This intervention is vital, but it does not undo the trauma inflicted. We must advocate for these animals to ensure they are placed in safe, loving homes, permanently free from abuse. Sign this petition to urge the authorities to ensure this person never comes near an animal again! Thank you, Jess Care2 Petitions Team P.S. We must advocate for these animals to ensure they are safe and loved. Act now!      Sign Now

Faster trains = key to climate change solution?

The U.S. is one of the world’s biggest carbon emitters. It needs to invest in trains. Trains Could Help Save the Planet. Invest in Better Technology, Now! Sign Now    Arfin,   In the northern hemisphere, summer is almost upon us, and we're about to discover what the newest round of heat waves will have in store for us, thanks to climate change. The planet keeps warming and warming, yet government leaders don't seem to be doing much to address the main causes of this fiasco. That's where trains come in. Cars and planes are some of the top contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, right up at the top of the list alongside animal agriculture. Meanwhile, trains can transport huge amounts of people very rapidly, while producing only a fraction of the carbon emissions associated with planes or cars. Around the world, many countries are investing heavily in new technology to produce high-speed, high-quality railway experiences. But, notably, the U.S. is not one of these countries — yet. The world's fastest train, located in China, can reach 286 mph / 460 kph. Meanwhile, the fastest 'Acela' trains in the U.S. currently run significantly slower, at a maximum speed of 150 mph, while the vast majority of trains in the country run much slower than that. It's no wonder trains have been unattractive to Americans so far! Luckily, both public and private companies in the U.S. are starting to develop a handful of slightly faster rail projects. These range in location from California to Texas and Florida to Washington state. These are a great start, and we should encourage this. But we need more! We can't afford to keep trains as an unattractive option in the U.S. any longer. To must fight climate change, we must invest in faster, better trains! Sign the petition to demand the U.S. federal government increase its funding for better rail technology.   Thank you, Miranda Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Trains could be one of our big solutions to solving climate change, so we need one of the world's biggest carbon emitters — the U.S. — to increase its investment in public transportation. Sign the petition.      Sign Now