Tag: orcas
Could rights of nature laws help save endangered orcas?
In the face of the climate crisis imperiling endangered species, some activists and governments are turning to a radical, rights-based approach to protect nature.
PETA responds to death of ‘Blackfish’ orca
SeaWorld still holds 22 other orcas in captivity at its three facilities in Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego.
SeaWorld to open new park – killer whales not included
The company’s Abu Dhabi attraction is set to debut in 2020 and will use virtual reality to depict marine life, not live orcas.
Canada may approve an oil pipeline that threatens the world’s most...
The Trans-Mountain project would almost triple the amount of tar sands oil flowing to a port near Vancouver, British Columbia.
Orca Theatrical Shows and Breeding Banned in California
California has just become the first state to ban orca breeding and orca entertainment shows.
BREAKING: SeaWorld Announces Ends Captive Breading of Killer Whales; Current Generation...
SeaWorld will no longer breed killer whales in captivity and will end their theatrical shows.
Noise Pollution May Be Harming the World’s Most Endangered Killer Whales
A new study shows that the din from large ships matches the frequencies used by Pacific Northwest orcas to find food and communicate with one another.
SeaWorld Agrees to End Killer Whale Shows in San Diego
Blaming public outrage and dwindling attendance, SeaWorld will phase out the signature killer whale shows at its San Diego theme park next year. But why will killer whale shows at its Orlando and San Antonio theme parks continue?
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Friends, patriots, countrymen, where are your ears?
See no evil, hear no evil, admit no evil—the close-minded cult of suckered MAGA monkeys.
Trump is rubbing our faces in fascism. But the people are rising up
As the American public continues to publicly stand up to the administration, will Trump’s grip on power will eventually slip?
‘Democracy is on life support’: Trump signs executive order to defund NPR and PBS
Move echoes far-right playbook to dismantle public broadcasting, threatens local news access for millions, and ignites legal and political firestorm over press freedom in the U.S.
ICE is the American Gestapo, kidnapping and trafficking people
Why aren’t we arresting ICE agents when they break the law?
GOP proposal could slash food aid for millions, new analysis warns
As House Republicans push for deep SNAP cuts and expanded work requirements, experts warn the proposal would strip food assistance from millions of low-income people—including families, older adults, and veterans—without improving employment.