World News Update Sign the petition: Demand an end to the whale hunt‏

Demand an End to the Japanese Whale Hunt Immediately! Sign Lauren's Petition Dear friends, Any day now, Japan could resume its annual whale hunt, with the plan to kill 333 minke whales every year between now and 2027. Please sign the petition to voice your opposition to the Japanese whale hunt! The International Whaling Commission (IWC) banned whaling in 1986, but Japan has been allowed to continue its hunt based on an exemption for "scientific research." Then last year, the IWC said that Tokyo had not provided sufficient evidence that the whale hunt was indeed a necessary scientific effort. Even so, their analysis continues, and Japan is not required to stop their hunt. At this point in time, the only way we can get Japan to stop this horrible hunt is to put incredible amounts of international pressure on them. When the whale hunt affects their reputation and tourism, they will be forced to put it to a stop. Please add your voice to the petition demanding an end to the Japanese whale hunt! Thank you,   Emily L. The Care2 Petitions Team