"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead, American anthropologist, 1901-1978
He is trapped in a tiny cage of 1.5 metres in a bear bile farm in the Hai Phong province in Vietnam.
Four Paws visited Cam and found him pacing around the cage. He was climbing up and down and biting the bars. In short, he was doing everything he could to escape his environment.
Cam is a pretty young bear. And Four Paws want to get him out to their Ninh Binh sanctuary. There he can feel the grass under his paws, and enjoy the sort of life he deserves.
Free the Bears have had news of two more bear cubs in Laos who need rescuing.
They estimate that it will be a 10 hour journey to reach the two cubs and they hope to do this later this week.
Sadly, they also had news of a tiny moon bear cub which a person was trying to sell into the illegal wildlife trade. Before the cub could be found, it died.
He can have fun bathing in pools, climbing structures, roam and forage – or just snooze in the warmth of the sun!
After his 30 day quarantine period, he’ll even be able to enjoy some fun with new friends – probably the first he’s had in his life. He’ll have enrichment exercises to improve his health and wellbeing and keep his mind active.
In short, he’s on his way to becoming a bear and enjoying bear activities!
What a change from being stuck in a tiny cage, his freedom stolen. Just look at the care Lam has had since arriving at the rescue centre.
Please help Nowhere Bears like Lam
Animals Asia call bears like Lam a “nowhere bear” because he’s suffering in the shadows, unseen. There are more nowhere bears out there, waiting for rescue.
You can help Animals Asia rescue and care for bears like Lam by making a donation. Every single bit counts.
These bears need to know we all care for them and love them.
Care2.com have a petition about an enormous oil refinery on St Croix in the US Virgin Islands.
It has laid dormant for nearly years – it was forced to shut down after committing dangerous environmental breaches.
Donald Trump re-opened it in his last weeks of office - his full plan went into effect on 4 February 2021.
Three days later, Care2.com say the sky rained oil.
A vapour cloud released by the refinery went up into the air, glided to the community of Clifton Hill which is nearby, filled homes, gardens and toys – and then it burst, a mixture of petroleum and water covering cars, toys, and more with oil.
This was over two months ago.
Residents say the oil is still stuck to food sources such as avocado and fruit. It cannot be washed out.
The island is surrounded by marine life – coral reefs, sharks and whales. If the oil keeps going into the soil and water around the island, it could poison people and animals for years to come.
There is a huge human rights issue as well.
Care2.com say that most of the residents are black, descendants of Africans who were enslaved and brought to work on sugar and cotton plantations.
The Biden administration has already started an investigation and revoked a number of permits.
The Skagit Land Trust is a local non-profit conservation organisation located in the beautiful state of Washington. It is supported by over 1,600 people (indidivduals, families and businesses). It protects key natural land for future generations of people and wildlife and for the benefit of the community.
And great news!
The Skagit Land Trust has protected over 8,560 acres of land and 46 miles of marine and freshwater shoreline in Skagit County. It’s done this working with communities, landowners and partners.
And good news! They’ve purchased 50 more acres. These are at the entrance to Samish Island and the land will be managed as part of the Samish Island Conservation Area.
The Trust now protects 100 acres at the entrance to Samish Island and over half a mile of marine shoreline. It includes a beach, freshwater wetlands, a tidal marsh, a small creek and tidelands. And it means that the entrance will be natural open space forever!
The purchase was possible thanks to over 200 families, businesses and organisations who donated to help purchase the property, and the Washington State Department of Ecology who helped secure a grant of$875,000 from the National Coastal Weltands Conservation Grant Program.
The Trust is working to secure further grant funds and these will help repay loans taken out for the purchase and also to help restore the property.
