Mark Ruffalo and Ian Somerhalder Speak Up to Protect & Save the Great Barrier Reef!!
Many celebrities including Mark Ruffalo and Ian Somerhalder have joined forces with Greenpeace’s international campaign to save the Great Barrier Reef. The Hulk star spoke up saying. “I stand with the 85% of Australians who say they want more protection for the Great Barrier Reef – not more coal industry expansion along the Reef”
And The Vampire Diaries actor added “In our lifetime, half the coral cover of the Great Barrier Reef has gone. Really let that sink in… can you imagine a world without coral? But we are the generation that can reverse this massive destruction—not only for our oceans health but for all forms of life on this planet, including our own. We must stop coal development on the Great Barrier Reef and we must stop it now.”
A large and diverse group of organizations, scientists, environmentalists and individuals is campaigning to save the Great Barrier Reef. Traditional Owners of the land on which it is proposed that the Carmichael coal mine be built have also been campaigning worldwide to halt the project.
Earlier this week the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO concluded that the health of the Reef was poor and demanded the Australian government report-back in 18 months time on concrete action taken to save the Reef.
“Greenpeace is honored and delighted that Mark Ruffalo and Ian Somerhalder are raising their voices for the Reef,” said Greenpeace Australia Pacific executive director, David Ritter. “Their strong environmental campaigning on climate change and oceans protection has brought a powerful spotlight onto the threats to our planet and focusing their attention and expertise on the Great Barrier Reef at this critical time is a very welcome boost to the global movement.” Ritter added.
In addition to Ruffalo and Somerhalder many other celebrities have joined forces to raise awareness to save Australia’s Great Barrier Reef including William Shatner, Teresa Palmer, Lucy Lawless, Maroon 5 and many more! To get involved visit takeanotherlook.gp.
Coal & coral don’t mix. Join the movement to save the Great Barrier Reef: http://t.co/4PG4OV5aK3 #SaveTheReef pic.twitter.com/2OCvHvRS4r
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) June 16, 2015
Off the coast of Australia, one of the world’s greatest wonders needs your help. http://t.co/hp1qGKkydd #savethereef pic.twitter.com/e4wtijJQX4
— IS Foundation (@IS_Foundation) June 27, 2015
I’ve got my eyes on the Great Barrier Reef. Have you? I signed! http://t.co/JNKzGf1HEL #savethereef pic.twitter.com/tfuwl1ciRo
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) June 18, 2015
50% of the Great Barrier Reef’s coral cover is already gone -act now! sign and RT http://t.co/SOxs4WAt7G #savethereef pic.twitter.com/M2QQ8DjUTs
— Teresa Palmer (@tez_palmer) June 16, 2015
Sign & RT if you’re not down with dredging near the Great Barrier Reef >> http://t.co/5s84RJXHj9 #savethereef Aussie, don’t let it happen!
— Lucy Lawless (@RealLucyLawless) June 16, 2015
Hey everyone! please join us and Greenpeace Australia Pacific Let’s save The Great Barrier Reef sign…
Posted by Maroon 5 on Wednesday, June 17, 2015
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