Climbers Scale Rig in Freezing Seas as Energy Giants Eye Arctic Oil Rush
Baffin Bay, Greenland – Campaigners have evaded a huge military security operation to scale a controversial oil rig in the[…]
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NAACP Deeply Disappointed in Ruling in the Evidentiary Hearing of Troy Davis
The NAACP is deeply disappointed in the decision by a Georgia federal district judge who ruled that death row inmate[…]
Read moreProposed New Fuel Economy Labels Will Help Americans Save Gas, Save Money, Cut Pollution
Plans to redesign fuel economy labels for cars will help Americans save both money and gas, and protect the planet[…]
Read moreCargill Hoodwinked by Palm Oil Audit Widely Panned as Misrepresentative
In the wake of an audit confirming accusations of environmental abuses by the controversial Indonesian palm oil supplier Sinar Mas,[…]
Read moreConditions Uncovered by FDA Inspections at Egg Factories Similar to Those Found by HSUS at Iowa Egg Operations Earlier This Year
The Humane Society of the United States reacted to the Food and Drug Administration’s release of inspection reports detailing unsanitary[…]
Read moreThe Rainforest Alliance Verifies PT ScanCom
The Rainforest Alliance has issued a Verification of Legal Origin (VLO) statement to PT ScanCom Indonesia, a manufacturer of teak[…]
Read moreHuman Rights First and Muslim Advocates Call for Protection of Muslims Amid Growing Social Tensions
In light of the stabbing of a New York City cabdriver currently being investigated as an anti-Muslim hate crime, Human Rights[…]
Read moreAntibiotic-Free or Not, Meat Should Be Off Hospital Menus
By Heather Moore Serving meat in the hospital is sort of like serving Twinkies at a Weight Watchers meeting. It’s[…]
Read moreThe HSUS Praises Alabama Officials for Denying Parole to Man Convicted of Felony Animal Cruelty
The Humane Society of the United States praises the Alabama Board of Pardons and Parole for denying parole to Juan[…]
Read moreRussia: Stop Forced Dress Code for Women in Chechnya
Russia should put an end to local rules forcing women in Chechnya to observe an Islamic dress code, Human Rights[…]
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