Protecting Primates from the Pet Trade
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works unanimously approved S. 1509, the Captive Primate Safety Act. This legislation seeks[…]
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Keeping Children and Animals Safe
The House Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials held a hearing on H.R. 2567, the Antifreeze Bittering Act, which would[…]
Read moreAmerican Veterinary Medical Association Asked To Prioritize What Is More Important: Animal Welfare Or Money?
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the voice of veterinarians across the United States, will answer a crucial question about[…]
Read moreBoycott Organic Dairy Feedlots & Tell USDA Not To Lower Standards
The Organic Consumers Association's (OCA) call for a boycott of Horizon and Aurora organic milk is resonating among consumers across[…]
Read moreMilk From Cows Injected With Genetically Engineered Hormones Makes Twins
New research shows that consumers of hormone-tainted dairy products are five times more likely to have fraternal twins than vegans.[…]
Read moreEPA's Scientists Condemn EPA
In an unprecedented move, EPA's own scientists are lashing out against the agency, saying the profits of the pesticide industry[…]
Read moreThe Things They Didn't Tell You About Ethanol
In the wake of ever-escalating gasoline prices, the ethanol craze has officially taken hold. Congress has approved $5.7 billion in[…]
Read more1600 Sheep Apparently Died This Month In India After Ingesting (GE) Cotton
Over 1600 sheep apparently died this month in India after ingesting genetically engineered (GE) cotton. The massive deaths occurred after[…]
Read moreEPA Ignores Global Warming Pollution From Power Plants
On May 1st, a coalition of ten states and three environmental organizations took legal action to remedy the U.S. Environmental[…]
Read moreMassive Water Projects Legislation Ignores Lessons Of Hurricane Katrina, Will Increase Flooding
Even as hurricane season begins, the Senate is poised to pass a massive new bill to authorize $12 billion in[…]
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