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Rejected petition Put David Attenborough on a bank note
To officially recognize his importance to humanity and this being enshrined in the very thing that is causing ecological damage. This would be a reminder to not base all our values on a thing that is destroying the world.
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Putting David Attenborough's image on money could serve as a constant reminder of his environmental advocacy, encouraging people to consider the impact of their financial decisions on the planet. It could also symbolize the importance of prioritizing environmental conservation over the pursuit of wealth. However, the effectiveness of such a measure would depend on people's awareness of Attenborough's work and their willingness to connect it with their spending habits. And only you can.
This petition was rejected
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
Bank notes are the responsibility of the Bank of England, which is independent of the Government and Parliament.
You can find out how the Bank decides who will be on bank notes here:
https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/banknote-characters
We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.