Humans are warming the planet (and its oceans!) faster than ever

World leaders must finally agree on and stick to strict climate rules. The Earth Can't Wait. Demand New, Firmer Climate Commitments from World Leaders, Now! Sign Now    Annisa,   New research demonstrates that humans are heating up the Earth more rapidly than we have at any previous point in history. In many ways, that's no surprise. In the U.S., a "heat dome" recently began in the Southwest and spread to much of the rest of the country, bringing record-breaking temperatures. Many states saw temperatures that were up to 30 degrees F hotter (17 C) than usual. Highs already reached 108 degrees F (40 C) in parts of Southern California. This was in March. It isn't even CLOSE to being summer yet. And that's just what's happening in one country, and on the surface of the land. But the vast majority of climate change heat excess doesn't even impact us land-beings. Instead, 91% of that heating actually gets absorbed by the oceans. This impacts entire ecosystems, wildlife,  and also water circulation patterns. In just the past one year, the oceans recorded their highest heat absorption ever. Some scientists are already noticing the effects with 'staggering' fish population drops. As Shahar Chaikin, a scientist with the National Museum of Natural Sciences in Spain, said: "To put it simply, the faster the ocean floor warms, the faster we lose fish." Wealthy, industrialized nations with large carbon footprints have been pretending this won't impact them, turning their eyes away from the suffering in more impoverished countries. But the reality is that this will affect every single nation, every single person, every animal, every insect, every plant on Earth (including in the waters, too). There is only ONE WAY to stop this, and that is through sustained, committed, sober cooperation from every nation on this planet. Leaders turned the Paris Climate Agreement into a pretty set of suggestions that they promptly decided were too inconvenient to adhere to. They cannot keep doing that to us — to all of us. As The UN Secretary-General António Guterres said: "Humanity has [just] just endured the 11 hottest years on record. When history repeats itself 11 times, it is no longer a coincidence. It is a call to act." World leaders MUST come back together, and finally commit to a strict and unwavering set of regulations that will preserve our Earth — with firm consequences if they break these agreements. They must ensure we can all live on a healthy planet for generations to come! Sign the petition now!   Thank you, Celeste Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Government leaders have a legal and moral duty to protect their residents - and that includes protecting all of us on this planet from climate catastrophe. Sign the petition.      Sign Now

Video captured petsitter 'banging' little dog on floor until her organs bled

How could a known animal abuser still be advertising their pet-care business online? Petsitter Allegedly Beat Little Dog Until Her Internal Organs Were Bleeding and She Died Sign Now    Annisa,   A family went on vacation and hired a petsitter to take care of their two beloved dogs, Rosie and Violet. The woman advertised her services on the neighborhood social media platform Nextdoor, so the family thought they could trust her. However, while the family was gone, things turned violent. Before the family even returned to their home in Missouri, little Rosie was dead. It seems that at one point, Rosie — the family's 5-year-old, tiny 13-pound Yorkie dog — escaped the home for a moment. Video shows the petsitter "wrestling" the dog afterwards and then ultimately attacking the dog until she's screaming in pain. According to authorities, the video recorded noises that include the little dog "gasping and choking." Then, it sounds like the petsitting "strikes [the dog] seven times" and "bangs [her] on the floor approximately 10 times." As the dog yelps, the petsitter says: "Yeah, keep acting." Officials who investigated discovered blood on the floor in the area where Rosie was attacked. At that point, the little dog was still alive — but she was visibly wounded and in pain. Veterinarians found that Rosie's abdomen showed internal bleeding. The dog died shortly after. While authorities have charged the petsitter with animal cruelty, other neighbors say they continue to see the petsitter advertising online, offering to care for other people's pets. Missouri officials need to ensure that no one who is charged with animal cruelty is able to operate a pet-care or pet-sitting business. Sign the petition now!   Thank you, Celeste Care2 Petitions Team P.S. This allegedly violent petsitter is still advertising her business online. Demand that Missouri authorities shut down all pet-related businesses run by known abusers. Sign the petition.      Sign Now

These fixable methane leaks are as bad as coal plants. And they're being ignored.

Fixing them could slow climate change fast. So why hasn't it happened? These Massive Methane Leaks Would Be Simple to Fix. Instead, They Are Being Ignored and Supercharging Climate Change.      Sign Now      Annisa,   Right now, massive methane leaks are pumping poison into our atmosphere, heating the planet at a terrifying rate. Each of these "mega-leaks" can have the same climate impact as an entire coal power plant. And yet, they have been left nearly unchecked. Here's what makes this so infuriating: this isn't some complicated problem that will take decades to fix. Experts say many of these leaks are simply caused by poor maintenance. They could be fixed quickly with basic repairs and oversight.   In fact, stopping these leaks could even pay for itself, because the captured methane can be sold as fuel. And still, nothing. Methane is responsible for about 25% of global heating today, and scientists warn that its rapid rise in recent years could push us toward catastrophic climate tipping points — points of no return. But unlike carbon dioxide, methane leaves the atmosphere very quickly, meaning cutting it now could slow warming almost immediately. This is the closest thing we have to an "emergency brake" on climate change, according to experts. So why are we refusing to take action? Satellite data has exposed the truth: some of the world's worst methane leaks are coming from facilities in Turkmenistan, operated by state-owned companies like Türkmennebit and Türkmengaz. These are not hidden anymore. They are visible from space. The world is watching, and we now know where accountability must be demanded. Sign the petition to demand Türkmennebit and Türkmengaz take responsibility, repair these leaks, and stop this preventable climate disaster! Thank you, Sophie Care2 Petitions Team P.S. This is one of the fastest ways to fight climate change. Tell Türkmennebit and Türkmengaz to act now.      Sign Now

He beat his puppy to death with a stick

Then, he turned on his cats. He Beat a Puppy to Death and Then Beat His Cat. Ban Him From Animals Forever.      Sign Now      Annisa,   A defenseless puppy was reportedly beaten to death with a wooden stick in a backyard in Nashville. According to investigators, a witness saw a man repeatedly strike the young dog until it died. The violence did not stop there. The same individual allegedly used the stick to attack a cat, breaking both of its back legs so severely that veterinarians had no choice but to euthanize the animal. Authorities also discovered another cat that had already been killed. This level of cruelty is shocking, deliberate, and deeply disturbing. Criminal charges will come, but they do not address the root causes of such behavior.   Sign the petition demanding mandatory mental health counseling and a lifetime ban on animal ownership in this case.   When someone commits repeated acts of extreme violence against animals, it raises serious concerns about underlying psychological instability and the risk of future harm. Without meaningful intervention and safeguards, the cycle of cruelty can continue. Mandatory, court-supervised mental health counseling can help address the underlying issues that lead to violence. A lifetime ban on owning or possessing animals ensures that no other animals will be placed in danger. Sign the petition urging the Nashville District Attorney to pursue a sentence that includes mandatory mental health treatment and a permanent ban on animal ownership. Thank you, Jess Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Animal abuse is often a warning sign of deeper instability. Sign the petition!      Sign Now