Save endangered Ganges dolphin
It is of great concern that India's sacred river Ganges is getting severely polluted and the Ganges Dolphin (only 1800 left), the most endangered dolphins on planet, are facing extinction. A proliferation of damming projects along the Ganges compounded by constant pesticide and fertilizer run-off are making the river a harsh and difficult place to live for the dolphins and other aquatic species. According to the World Wide Fund for Nature, 9,000 tons of toxic pesticides and 6 million tons of fertilizer are being used near the Ganges every year.
Recently the Care2 team submitted a petition with nearly 40,000 signatures to Smt. Jayanthi Natarajan, Minister of Environment and Forests, India, requesting him to take immediate action to reduce the Ganges pollution by stopping unsustainable fishing methods and further destructive activities in order to save the endangered Ganges Dolphins.
It is sincerely expected that the Indian government will take quick and appropriate action in this respect.
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