Federal Bill Takes Aim at Worst Factory Farming Abuses
March 28th – On the heels of major animal welfare policy announcements by giants in the food industry—including Burger King,[…]
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Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans Authorizes Killing of 270,000 Harp Seals
March 29th – Despite the ecological tragedy that has unfolded in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Department of Fisheries[…]
Read moreFederal Court Orders USDA to Halt Inspection of Horses for Slaughter
In the latest in a series of blows to the foreign-owned horse slaughter industry, a federal district court ordered a[…]
Read moreBurger King Decrees: Better Treatment for Some Farm Animals
Burger King announced a phase-in of new, industry-leading animal welfare policies today, in what The Humane Society of the United[…]
Read morePet Food Recall: The Humane Society of the United States Demands Answers
As the nationwide pet food recall continues, The Humane Society of the United States is demanding more information about how[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Supports EPA Proposal to Cut Dangerous Diesel Exhaust from Trains and Ships
Environmental Defense President Fred Krupp joined EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson at the EPA's announcement of proposed new emission standards for[…]
Read moreFederal Legislation to Provide Fair Tax Treatment for Same-Sex Couples Introduced
On March 29th, Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA) introduced the Human Rights Campaign supported "Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act"[…]
Read moreWomen’s Health and Environmental Defense Announce Partnership to Fight Global Warming
Women's Health, the women's lifestyle magazine published by Rodale Inc., has joined forces with Environmental Defense, one of America's most[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Praises EAT Healthy America Act
Environmental Defense praised the introduction today 0of the EAT Healthy America Act by Reps. Dennis Cardoza (D-CA), Adam Putnam (R-FL),[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Campaign Urges Congress to Put a Cap on Carbon
On March 29, Environmental Defense announced the launch of a new national media campaign urging the U.S. Congress to put[…]
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