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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Trump turns on MAGA over Epstein files as transparency backlash grows
Trump once capitalized on Epstein conspiracy theories to galvanize his base. Now, facing demands for accountability, he lashes out at the very supporters who helped propel him back into power.
Sanders pushes ‘Pensions for All’ to confront corporate greed and America’s retirement crisis
With nearly half of older workers having no retirement savings, Sen. Bernie Sanders introduces sweeping legislation to guarantee all Americans the same pension security enjoyed by members of Congress.
Vermont installs beaver-saving, flood-preventing device
Beaver deceivers are known to be "humane infrastructure designed to regulate water levels while allowing beavers to remain in place."
20 states sue Trump administration for ending FEMA disaster mitigation program
Democratic-led states say canceling the BRIC program violates federal law and endangers communities preparing for floods, fires, and other climate disasters.
House Republicans move to block EPA action on toxic PFAS in farm fertilizers
A provision in the latest GOP spending bill would halt enforcement of an EPA risk assessment warning that sewage sludge fertilizer contaminates farmland with cancer-linked forever chemicals.