Local opposition to offshore drilling is vital for defending our oceans and creating a political blockade against Trump's destructive policies. Over 40 California cities and counties have already passed resolutions demonstrating this commitment.

It's time for Oregon. We must encourage Oregon counties and cities to join this crucial movement and pass similar resolutions.

This video was created by Ria Tan.

It is licensed under CC-BY-NC-ND.

ProtectOurJaguars.org is dedicated to the vital cause of jaguar conservation. This organization works tirelessly to safeguard these magnificent big cats and their essential habitats across their range.

Visit their comprehensive website to discover more about their ongoing initiatives, learn about the challenges jaguars face, and find out how you can contribute to protecting these iconic species for future generations.

As an Ignite Change texting volunteer, you will use Relay, our peer-to-peer texting service, to recruit, confirm, and follow up with supporters nationwide. Your assignments will vary, including inviting people to events or overview calls.

On the day of your shift, you'll receive a notification in Slack when your assignment is ready. Consult the Texting Team Dashboard for any updates and to find the link to log into your Relay account and begin.

Happy texting!

Amed Jkoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, emphasizes the critical importance of biodiversity. He warns that its rapid loss, occurring at an unprecedented pace globally and locally, poses a severe threat to our environment, economies, cultures, and societies.

This degradation fundamentally alters our self-perception and place in the world. Human impact on biodiversity, ecosystems, and climate continues to grow, yet the complex and diverse services flowing from biodiversity are often unknown and undervalued.

Jean-Pierre Quignard, an Ichthyology professor, discusses the severe consequences of warming Mediterranean waters. He candidly admits that as a fish researcher, he sees no solutions to the climate change modifications impacting his field.

Uploaded December 17, 2009, this GoodPlanet Foundation project is based on 7Billion Others, an initiative by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, and supported by BNP Paribas.