The Pentagon is lobbying Congress to pass a new law that would allow the military to freely violate a host[…]
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Knowing Is Never Believing
I'm not sure if it's funny, amazingly interesting or just pathetic. Perhaps it's all three. Of course I am referring[…]
Read moreBiopirates Lose Patent On Seeds Of India's Sacred Tree, The Neem
Under the New World Order of the World Trade Organization (WTO), corporations now have the right to "discover" seeds and[…]
Read moreThe Verdict: Tiger Rescue Operator Guilty of 55 Counts of Animal Cruelty
Tiger Rescue owner John Weinhart was found guilty of 55 counts of animal cruelty, including 14 felony counts. The verdict[…]
Read morePrimate Fear Compromises Research Results
By Mary Beth Sweetland Like so many people, public speaking tops my list of loathsome activities. I am a fearful[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Will Sue EPA On Newly Published Mercury Rule
On March 29th, Environmental Defense announced its intent to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its failure to[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Praises EPA For Slashing Power Plant Pollution Causing Soot And Smog
On March 10th, Environmental Defense praised the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for finalizing the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR),[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Gives Mixed Review To Chemical Industry Announcement On Expansion Of HPV Challenge
One of the originators in 1998 of the High Production Volume (HPV) Challenge Program, Environmental Defense, generally welcomed today's commitment[…]
Read moreSenate Committee Rejects Breathtaking Attack On Clean Air Act
On Martch 9th, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee reached an impasse on the Clear Skies legislation. Locked[…]
Read moreHRC Praises Introduction Of Military Readiness Enhancement Act
On March 2nd, The Human Rights Campaign praised bipartisan introduction of the Military Readiness Enhancement Act in the U.S. House.[…]
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