citizens

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In Wisconsin, a citizen’s petition in 2024 to ban forward-facing sonar throughout the state was included on a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources survey.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Saleur noted that the average Indian citizen’s yearly energy consumption is equal to 1.7 to 2 barrels of oil a year, versus 24 barrels for Americans.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

The European Commission meanwhile is reviewing a citizen's initiative that drew millions of signatures urging an EU-wide ban on fur farming.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

“It’s every citizen’s duty to conduct oversight of their government,” he said.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Now he depended more and more on Woody, who had youth and a citizen’s mobility, who could license the boat or cross borders easily.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston