Why is the EPA encouraging farmers to use toxic 'forever chemical'-laced fertilizers?

Demand a ban on the use of hazardous "sewage sludge" fertilizers. Toxic 'Sewage Sludge' Fertilizer Is Contaminating Your Groceries with PFAS Forever Chemicals Sign Now    Annisa,   For decades, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been encouraging farmers to use "sewage sludge" — a byproduct of wastewater treatment — as a fertilizer for crops across the United States. But this sludge is laced with toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS that poison our soil, water, food, and bodies.   PFAS are virtually indestructible, linked to devastating health impacts like cancer, birth defects, and immune system disorders. PFAS chemicals from sewage sludge wind up absorbed into soil, crops, and groundwater, creating a never-ending cycle of contamination.   Shockingly, the EPA has known about this contamination since 2003, when giant chemical corporation 3M revealed research that showed alarming levels of PFAS in sewage sludge. Additionally, scientists within the EPA have been ringing alarm bells for years! The EPA has already stated that there's "no safe level" of exposure to PFAS, and designated some as hazardous. Despite this, the EPA continues to encourage the practice to this day — without requiring any PFAS testing. Sign this petition to demand the EPA immediately ban the use of sewage sludge as fertilizer, and mandate nationwide testing for PFAS in all sludge and farmland!   Thank you, Celeste Care2 Petitions Team P.S. The EPA has a duty to protect the environment and, by association, public health. Why is it overlooking this important mandate? Sign the petition.      Sign Now

A child killed a pet dog. He needs counseling, now.

This child must receive mental health counseling. Demand Psychological Counseling for Child Who Killed a Pet Dog Sign Now    Annisa, In early December, a teenager's friend gave him a pit bull as a present. Several days later, the dog was dead — and in an extremely disturbing manner.   Warning: Graphic details to follow. Apparently, one of the people in the teenager's home told him to "get rid of" the dog. Rather than give the animal away, the child grabbed a knife, set up a phone to record the whole incident, and proceeded to stab the dog to death. Then, he posted the video online. When questioned by authorities, he eventually admitted that he planned keep its skull afterwards, prizing it as a "trophy." He has since been charged with felony animal cruelty charges. But the most important thing is to address what's at the root of this chilling behavior. Children only become violent and cruel if they have been traumatized themselves, and he needs to get help immediately for whatever it is that he's endured. That's the only way we can be sure to keep others protected in the future, too. This is especially important since violence to animals often precedes escalating violence against other humans. Demand an immediate psychological evaluation and mandatory mental health counseling for this child. Sign the petition.   Thank you, Celeste Care2 Petitions Team P.S. We have to protect future animals, as well as people, by ensuring that this child gets the psychological help he needs now — not later. Sign the petition.      Sign Now

Stop the attack on families who rely on food assistance programs

This is truly cruel. Trump’s Government Is Already Planning Its Attack on Food Programs for Hungry Families and Other Social Safety Nets!      Sign Now      Annisa,   In a truly shameful move that only the Grinch could respect, Republicans have been spending their holiday season planning on how to take away food from the needy, shelter from the vulnerable, and healthcare from the sick.   Specifically, they’re aiming to slash funding for vital programs like SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid, and TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families).   These programs are the lifeline for struggling families, and conservatives want to rip them away.   The people who depend on these programs are not looking for handouts, they are simply trying to make ends meet. They are single mothers working two jobs, seniors on fixed incomes, and families who are one paycheck away from disaster.   These programs provide the safety net that allows them to keep their heads above water. Cutting these services would push millions deeper into poverty and strip them of their dignity and safety.   Sign the petition now to demand Congress stop attacking the vulnerable and protect programs that are lifelines for millions! Thank you, Sophie Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Republicans are making despicable plans to cut funding for food, medical care, and housing for those in need. Sign to stop them.      Sign Now

Help us demand protection for declining reindeer populations

Reindeer numbers have dropped a staggering 40%. Reindeer Populations Are on the Decline. Governments Must Protect Them! Sign Now    Annisa, Reindeer are often associated with holiday cheer, but sadly, the reality that reindeer face is far grimmer. These majestic animals, critical to the Arctic ecosystem, are vanishing before our eyes. In fact, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has placed reindeer on its Red List, classifying them as "vulnerable." Reindeer numbers have dropped from 4.8 million to just 2.9 million over the past 25 years — a staggering 40% decline. Reindeer inhabit some of the planet's harshest environments, from Alaska and Canada to Russia, Greenland, and Norway. But their resilience is no match for the growing threats they face. Climate change disrupts their food supply and habitat, creating ice-locked pastures and shorter snow seasons. Rising temperatures force them to alter breeding patterns and struggle with reduced survival rates. Human activities also devastate reindeer populations. Fossil fuel exploration and extraction, logging, construction, and hunting destroy their habitats and communities. Despite these challenges, conservation efforts offer hope! In Finland, reindeer are bred in captivity and released into protected areas, while in the United States, they are safeguarded under the Endangered Species Act. Indigenous communities in Canada work alongside conservationists to restore populations. Sign the petition to urge governments in countries that reindeer call home — particularly Russia, the U.S., Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Finland — to strengthen policies that protect habitats, to restrict hunting, and to support Indigenous-led conservation programs.   Thank you, Celeste Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Help us demand that governments do more to protect these incredible animals from extinction! Sign the petition.      Sign Now

Plastic production could triple by 2050 unless world leaders finalize this treaty

Plastic is choking our planet. We need a treaty to reduce pollution. Plastic Is Forever. Nations Must Finalize the Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution Now! Sign Now    Annisa, Every day, corporations continue to create more and more plastic. This is a fossil fuel-based product that never breaks down, and never biodegrades. It just accumulates more and more, remaining on our planet forever.   That's why it's so important for governments around the world to come together and agree on an international treaty to reduce plastic pollution by limiting plastic production. And after years of negotiations, an international treaty is finally within reach. But resistance from a handful of countries threaten to derail efforts that could protect our planet for generations to come. Without decisive action, plastic production could triple by 2050, choking ecosystems, killing wildlife, and exacerbating climate change. Every year, over 300 million tons of plastic waste are produced globally, much of it ending up in oceans, landfills, and even inside wildlife's and humans' bodies. This treaty is our chance to reverse this catastrophic trend. For the first time, over 100 nations have united to demand ambitious measures, including a global cap on plastic production — a critical step to reducing plastic at its source. But a small group of powerful nations, influenced by industry lobbyists, is working to weaken the treaty instead. We cannot let them win. We must demand a treaty that prioritizes the health of people and the planet over corporate profits. Sign this petition to urge international governments to finalize a strong, binding global treaty on plastic pollution and actually enforce it!   Thank you, Celeste Care2 Petitions Team P.S.  The planet cannot wait another decade. We have to make sure that international governments finalize and implement this treaty. Sign the petition.      Sign Now