One signature away from victory!

Just one thing is missing to unleash a monumental shift in global forest protection: the New York Governor's signature!

New York State, an economy comparable to Brazil or Canada, has voted a law to stop imports linked to global deforestation. This would save millions of trees everywhere that are currently slaughtered to feed the US markets. One thing is missing to make this bill come to life: our massive public support so the Governor ratifies it! Add your voice to protect forests worldwide and Indigenous communities -- we will deliver our petition in days! SIGN THE PETITION Dear friends, New York State, the 10th largest economy in the world, has voted in a historic law to stop global imports from deforestation -- forcing multinationals to clean up their supply chain and and preventing the senseless deaths of defenders who stand in their way. One thing is missing to unleash a monumental shift in global forest protection: the New York Governor's signature! This forest bill was passed with an outstanding majority! Add your name now to finish the job – and our voices will be delivered directly to the Governor in the coming days: Add your name: Stop The Forest Massacre! Deforestation kills. Around the world, four forest defenders are killed every week. It is the second-largest source of climate emissions after burning fossil fuels. It's driven primarily by a handful of globally traded products that carelessly wipe out our forests: cattle, soy, palm oil, coffee, cocoa, timber, and wood products. Now, this historic bill that could save millions of trees worldwide is just one signature away from becoming the strongest law in the US to curb forest destruction and protect Indigenous rights. Sign now and share this campaign to finish the job: Add your name: Stop The Forest Massacre! Avaaz, along with activists and advocates across the planet, has been fighting to save the world's forests. Regulating trade is one of the key ways the U.S. can help reduce deforestation abroad – let's be the force that makes this happen.  With hope,  Laura, Ana Sofia, Miguel, Antonia, Bert and the whole Avaaz team More Information: How New York Could Help Save Forests Around the World (New Republic) New York Can Be a Global Leader Against Deforestation (Times Union)  New York Takes Step to Reduce its Contribution to Deforestation (Human Rights Watch) Agriculture drives more than 90% of tropical deforestation (SEI)

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