Environmental Defense Applauds House Vote on Farm Subsidy Limits, Conservation
On April 18th, Environmental Defense praised a U.S. House vote to support limits on farm subsidy payments to the nation's[…]
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International Activists, Experts Question World Bank Land Reform
On April 18th, Representatives of landless people's organizations from developing nations and international experts criticized World Bank market based land[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Praises Smokestacks Announcement
On April 25th, North Carolina Environmental Defense praised Gov. Mike Easley for spearheading negotiations that could lead to passage of[…]
Read moreSenate Fails To Address Nation's Environmental, Energy Needs
On April 25th, Environmental Defense criticized energy legislation passed by the U.S. Senate for favoring fossil fuels over renewable energy[…]
Read moreDalai Lama Calls For End To Trophy Hunting In Mongolia
In his appeal, which was issued March 29, 2002, the winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize said, "I am[…]
Read moreSign the Petition to Support the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics show that 55,776 horses were slaughtered last year at three American-based, Belgian-owned slaughterhouses for[…]
Read moreWhale Advocates File for Injunction to Stop Impending Makah Whale Hunt
The Fund for Animals, The Humane Society of the United States, and others have filed a motion for a preliminary[…]
Read moreCourt Rules In Favor Of Imperiled Argali Sheep
On April 4th, in a victory for scientists and animal protection groups, the U.S. District Court has denied the government's[…]
Read moreYour Help Still Needed On Enforcement Funding Letters!
Animal protection laws only work if they're enforced vigorously. We need your help continuing to push for improved enforcement of[…]
Read moreUpdate– Cypress Egg Farm Cruelty
The recent, massive cruelty case at Cypress Foods' egg-laying facilities in Georgia and Florida underscores the abuse inherent in modern[…]
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