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Tell oil and gas companies to stay out of the Arctic Refuge!

The Trump administration is trying to auction off the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge piece by piece – endangering hundreds of species who call the Arctic home. It’s critical that we speak up and let potential buyers know that protecting the Arctic Refuge is more important than the slim chance of short-term profits!
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Protect critically endangered whales

North Atlantic right whales are a species on the brink of disappearing. The Trump administration is seeking to weaken or even eliminate the North Atlantic right whale 2008 vessel speed rule, a rule that aims to reduce the number of whales who are hit by vessels and maimed or killed.
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Wildlife Defenders

Wildlife Defenders are part of a growing grassroots community speaking up for nature. This advocate network provides opportunities for individuals to utilize a range of advocacy tactics to support our imperiled wildlife, cherished landscapes, and the cornerstone conservation laws that protect our environment. 

In order to protect the planet, and our own future, we need to rise up and demand action on biodiversity loss, climate change, and all the environmental challenges we face.

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Defenders of Wildlife works on the ground, in the courts, and on Capitol Hill to protect and restore imperiled wildlife and habitats across North America. Our team of policy, legal, science and advocacy experts work at every level to transform policies and craft solutions for wildlife. 

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