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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NYC releases 170,000 pages of 9/11 air quality records held back for 25 years
The documents settle two lawsuits from survivors and responders who spent decades seeking them.
Houthi seizure of Yemeni port pushes US diesel past $6 a gallon for first...
Saudi oil output has fallen to its lowest level since 1990 as the Iran war disrupts shipping.
Forever War: How 9/11 Unleashed U.S. Violence on Civilians Abroad & Attacks on Rights...
We look at how post-9/11 policies and the so-called war on terror reshaped the country and the world with two Columbia faculty members who convened a two-day symposium on “The Forever War and the First Amendment.” The symposium brought together journalists, scholars, lawyers and activists to explore the legacy of the “war on terror,” specifically focused on the impact on democratic rights, including the freedoms of speech and the press.
Humanitarian Needs Grow as Nepal Recovers from Catastrophic Floods
1,367 people are confirmed dead and 5,132 remain missing, including 587 foreign nationals, two weeks after a glacial collapse triggered Nepal's floods.
Supreme Court blocks Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map for second time
The order clears up dueling court fights just weeks before Missouri finalizes its November ballot.