Destroying a Joshua tree forest?

Mary, this petition calling for the protection of a Joshua tree forest in California is gaining support on Change.org. We thought you'd be interested in signing it. Stop the Destruction of a Joshua Tree Forest by Aratina Solar Project 15,251 have signed Joshua Tree's petition. Let's get to 25,000! Sign now with a click The Aratina Solar Project is about to BULLDOZE Nearly 4000 Ancient Joshua Trees! Help Now! 1 - SIGN this Petition! 2 - EMAIL to let them know that "THE WORLD IS WATCHING" 3 - SUBSCRIBE For News and Action Plan I Thought They Were Protected! Ancient Joshua Trees are going extinct, and we must save them. The Aratina Solar Project in Boron, California, is approved to destroy nearly 4000 ancient Joshua Trees in this forest (Each Blue Dot on the map represents an old growth Joshua Tree). These iconic trees have stood for centuries, providing habitat for numerous species and contributing to the unique biodiversity of our region. Why was the Aratina Solar Project Approved? The Aratina Solar Project is one of the 15 projects who got a free pass during the 2020 California Endangered Species Act (CESA) negotiations because they claimed they were "Shovel Ready". This was done in some back-room deal. Now, four years later, they have still not broken ground - so why were they included in the 15 projects that got a free pass? Why did ANY Solar Project get a free-pass to destroy Joshua Trees? These are Excellent Questions!  We want to know as well! Send an EMAIL to ask the people who made this decision!  Joshua trees are already under threat from climate change and human activities. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, these trees could lose 90% of their habitat by the end of this century if current trends continue. Allowing this project to proceed would accelerate their decline. We need sustainable energy solutions that do not come at the cost of irreplaceable natural treasures. Please join me in urging local authorities and project developers to find an alternative location that does not jeopardize our ancient Joshua tree forests. Sign this petition to protect our environment for future generations! SIGN, EMAIL AND SUBSCRIBE! Thank You!  Sign now with a click Visit petition page Victories Every Day – 100% Funded by You Not beholden to politics or power brokers, Change.org is free for people everywhere to make change. Every day there are real victories for issues you care about, only possible because we are 100% funded by everyday people like you. Will you stand with us to protect the power of everyday people to make a difference? Support Change.org At Change.org, we believe in the voice of everyday people. Is there something that you want to change? Start a petition today The person (or organization) who is leading this petition is not affiliated with Change.org. Change.org is not responsible for the petition content. By clicking the sign now button, you authorize that you are Mary and you support this petition. If you'd like to ask others to sign the petition, you'll have a chance to do so after you sign it. Or, you can share this link. How useful was this email? 1 2 3 4 5 Not Useful Useful Unsubscribe from emails like this Unsubscribe from all Change.org emails Manage your email preferences  ·  Privacy policy We'd love to hear from you! Contact us through our help center. Change.org  ·  548 Market St #29993, San Francisco, CA 94104-5401, USA