Tag: animal rights
More than 2,400 animals killed by oil spill in Colombia
It took Colombia's state oil company Ecopetrol three weeks to respond to the environmental disaster.
Trump’s wildlife protection board supports trophy hunting
Although Trump had openly tweeted about being against hunting, some members of this advisory board have direct ties with the president and his family.
Grizzly bears could soon be hunted in Wyoming
Environmental groups argue against the proposal saying that "grizzly bears remain endangered in Yellowstone and across the west."
‘Effective immediately’ – a reversal of Obama-era elephant trophy import ban
The Fish and Wildlife Service recently reversed the ban on elephant trophy imports following a decision made by Washington, D.C. Circuit Court, which "found fault" with the initial ban.
Pledge to spread the word on canned hunting!
Stand up and fight for those who do not have the ability to fight for themselves.
Trump budget sells out wild horses again
"The administration's decision to prioritize slaughter over humane management alternatives recommended by the National Academy of Sciences is irresponsible, reckless and politically unacceptable."
Group sues to stop roundup of 10,000 wild horses
"This is the definition of animal cruelty. These are wild animals, not domesticated dogs and cats."
Federal Judge Rules Idaho’s Ag-Gag law ‘unconstitutional infringement of the First...
"This latest ruling affirms our right to report abuse in order to protect animals and our health.”
Trump caves to Big Ag, reverses humane requirements for “USDA Organic”...
Consumers pay more for organic with the expectation that the animals are treated more humanely than in conventional farming.
Brutal outlook for healthy wild horses and burros: BLM calls for...
“A balance must be struck between ranching and mining interests and wild horses and other wildlife as part of a fair interpretation of BLM’s multiple-use mandate on the range.”