In the Guinness Book of Records (GWR) 2009 Edition released this month, Indonesia is once again referred to as the country with the world’s highest rate of deforestation. Citing the FAO’s State of the World’s Forests 2007 (SOFO), the country … Continue reading
Next Thursday, October 2, Washington University in St. Louis hosts the vice presidential debate featuring Republican Sarah Palin and Democrat Joe Biden. Why should animal lovers care?
Let voters know about Governor Sarah Palin’s relentless assault on wildlife and environment. Whatever your political affiliation, Palin is clearly NOT the candidate for animals….and animals are the focus of this list.
I’ve heard so many times about sustainable investment and believed with all my heart in the common sense and human willingness to preserve nature only to further see the sustainable turning to unsustainable, that I am currently at the stage … Continue reading
Life on the farm isn’t what it used to be. The green pastures and idyllic barnyard scenes portrayed in children’s books have been replaced by windowless sheds, tiny crates, wire cages, and other confinement systems integral to what is now … Continue reading
Every 20 minutes, another species is pushed to extinction. Giant Humphead Wrasse:Â The live fish trade and spear fishing have contributed to the halving of the global population of this beautiful fish loved by divers. Red Crowned Roof Turtle: (IUCN … Continue reading
Help us achieve global recognition that animals matter, that they can feel pain and can suffer and that we have a responsibility to put an end to cruelty around the world. We seek 10 million signatures to let the governments … Continue reading
What is the problem? • Rising rates of TB in cattle Why is it happening? • Poor farming practices, inadequate testing • Most TB is spread cattle to cattle What are farmers doing about it? • Pressing the Government for … Continue reading