Buenos Aires Zoo to Close After 140 Years, Will Be Turned into an Ecopark
The closure of the zoo is one act in a line from the last few years that shows the shift from traditional zoos and animal entertainment into more thoughtful alternatives.
Progressive Briefing for Thursday, August 16, 2018
Intellectually bankrupt GOP, California cities pledge to oppose offshore drilling, White House revokes security clearance of ex-CIA director, and more.
U.S. bans Brazilian beef imports
The United States Department of Agriculture suspended fresh beef imports from Brazil until the country “takes corrective action” to address “public health concerns, sanitary conditions, and animal health issues” in its cattle supply chain.
Matchbox joins toy companies to make toys more eco-friendly
Matchbox car swill be made of 99 percent recycled materials and will hit store shelves in 2022.
Can we talk – about John Bolton, false flag tanker attacks, World War III?
Are the Persian Gulf tankers the false flag attack that will trigger World War III?
California governor strengthens fossil fuel fight
While fracking has not been banned in the state, regulations and restrictions have been imposed.
‘This illegal and dangerous pipeline must be shut down’: Standing Rock Sioux renew the...
The tribe is asking for a pause in construction while a thorough environmental assessment, this time with input from the tribe is conducted.
Peace activists’ best hope? The Sunrise Climate Movement
The Sunrise Movement, now mainly a climate movement, is a potentially an enormous Trojan horse for smuggling the climate-justice-and-peace agenda inside the halls of power.
One of North America’s largest bumblebee species under review for endangered species protections
The announcement will prompt a yearlong scientific assessment followed by a public comment period before a decision is made.
Trump administration drills down on Alaska’s Arctic Refuge
The deeply unpopular plan would benefit a few rich oil companies while threatening people, wildlife and the climate.