Tag: animal rights
What we’ve lost: The species declared extinct in 2020
The causes of these extinctions range from diseases to invasive species to habitat loss, but most boil down to human behavior.
Almost 90% of the world’s animal species will lose some habitat...
With swift, ambitious and coordinated action, we can indeed provide a healthy and secure diet for the world’s population without further major loss of habitats.
Want to fight climate change? Start by protecting these endangered species
Giant forest elephants and blue whales play an enormous role in climate sequestration. Can putting a financial value on that role help conserve them—and us?
To help prevent the next ‘Tiger King’, House passes Big Cat...
A fine of up to $20,000 and a prison sentence of up to five years is waiting for those who violate the law.
UK proposes ban on live animal exports for slaughter
"Today marks a major step forward in delivering on our manifesto commitment to end live exports for slaughter."
Why the USDA is being sued—again
The USDA is facing lawsuits for shirking its responsibility to protect birds from animal welfare violations.
Tyson exploits consumers just like its animals and the workers who...
Vulnerable workers, abused animals and a rigged system are the foundation of an unethical, destructive business model.
The New Big 5: How wildlife photography can help save threatened...
Shooting animals with cameras, not guns, is one key path forward in wildlife conservation.
Exposure to common herbicide potentially harms endangered species
“Finally the EPA has been forced to acknowledge atrazine’s far-reaching harms.”
Environmentalists sue Trump’s USDA for killing more than 1.2 million native...
“This mass slaughter is carried out in our backyards, on public lands, and in beloved parks; there is no limit to the program’s reach.”
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Biden faces criticism over condemnation of pro-Palestinian campus protests
The president's portrayal of these protests as violent and lawless has not only stirred controversy, but may also deepen the rift between him and many progressive constituents.
A second Trump presidency: A blueprint for unprecedented executive power
Trump articulates a blueprint for an administration that could profoundly reshape the governance and global stance of the United States.
Arizona abortion rights face crucial test as Governor Hobbs repeals century-old ban
This legislative change, which has been long sought by advocates, sets the stage for a November ballot measure that could further secure abortion rights in Arizona.
Unveiling the titans of carbon: How 57 companies drive the global climate crisis
The quest to curb emissions becomes not just a matter of individual or national effort but a pressing need for accountability at the corporate level.
The distortion of campus protests over Gaza
Did the right weaponize antisemitism to distract from Israel's war?