In the past Amnesty International has partnered with environmental groups (such as Friends of the Earth and the Center for International Environment Law) to document the impact of environmental and human rights violations. According to Dr. Orellana, "environmental protection is essential to the full enjoyment of all human rights" and that the right to a healthy environment must be recognized to address the global ecological and poverty crisis confronting humanity and the planet.We thank our AI Madison Group #139 members who have shared the following environmental online petitions and news items.
- Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Once and For All!
- Take Action: Cut Pollution from the Oil & Gas Industry
- The Price We Pay: Stop Polluters from Buying Elections
- Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (Audubon Society)
- Earthjustice: Because the Earth needs a good lawyer
- Statesman Journal: Portland infant formula has pesticide-resistant GMOs
