Environmental Defense Fund Calls On Bureau Of Reclamation To Protect Colorado River Delta Wetlands
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is calling on the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to ensure protection of the 40,000 acre Ciénega[…]
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Leading Global Environmental Group Praises Strong New Emissions Standards For Big Ships
Environmental Defense Fund today praised the 168 member nations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for adopting strong new emissions[…]
Read moreAnimal Welfare On The Ballot In November
When voters in California and Massachusetts go to the polls next week, they will cast their ballots on two measures[…]
Read moreThe HSUS Applauds Pennsylvania Gov. Rendell, State Lawmakers For Passing Historic Dog Protection Law
The Humane Society of the United States, the nation's largest animal protection organization with nearly 600,000 supporters in Pennsylvania alone,[…]
Read moreTourists Unwittingly Support Cruel Bullfighting Industry
Humane Society International asks travelers heading for warmer climates this winter to leave bullfights off the itinerary. "Many spectators at[…]
Read moreEBay Bans All Ivory Trade Worldwide
The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International (HSUS/HSI) applauded a commendable decision announced in October by[…]
Read moreCourt Declares Seal Hunt Observers Innocent
On October 17th, Judge Jean-Paul Décoste declared the defendants in the case against five seal-hunt observers innocent. This verdict has[…]
Read moreThe HSUS Commends Dr. Gary Michelson's $75 Million Pet Sterilization Incentive
Dr. Gary Michelson's effort to end the pet overpopulation crisis could revolutionize the field of animal care and prevent the[…]
Read moreEgg Industry Sued For Deceiving Consumers About Animal Welfare
The Humane Society of the United States filed a lawsuit in the District of Columbia against the United Egg Producers,[…]
Read moreFBI Reports Six Percent Increase In Hate Crimes Based On Sexual Orientation In 2007
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, responded in late October to[…]
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