Friday, April 18, 2025

Tag: animal welfare

Animal protection organizations provide life-saving aid for animals in LA fires

In Defense Animal Rescue is helping to support animal rescuers and provide life-saving aid for animals affected by the crisis.

How the psychology of oppression perpetuates harm to animals and the...

To achieve justice for all species and the environment, we must create a more relational world.

How sustainable next-gen materials can create a more ethical consumer market

The nascent industry of next-gen materials is set to dethrone unsustainable animal-based materials.

New report reveals rise in antimicrobial use in animals

A possible contribution to rising rates of AMR is the overuse of medically important antimicrobials in food-producing animals.

New York bans native wildlife killing competitions

The statewide law, signed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, "prohibits events during which contestants compete to kill the most, the heaviest, and the smallest animals for cash and prizes."

Animal rights activists accuse Direct Action Everywhere of misconduct, retaliation, and...

Activists say core members of Direct Action Everywhere’s leadership team fostered a cultish environment at the California animal rights nonprofit.

Supreme Court’s ruling on humane treatment of pigs could catalyze a...

While the ruling was fractured and reflected complex legal questions, it is a major victory for those working to improve farm animal welfare.

Supreme Court upholds California Prop. 12

California's Prop. 1, which bans the in-state sale of pork, eggs, and veal from animals “confined in a cruel manner,” was challenged by the corporate pork production industry.

Are America’s biggest food companies making progress toward reducing animal suffering?

Like countless animal lovers, I have always considered myself as someone who deeply cares for animals. As a kid, my pet dogs,...

Humanity is getting increasingly serious about enforcing animal rights protections all...

The scene was heart-crushing: 21 dogs, many sick, wounded and infected, on heavy chains or trapped in filthy kennels with no food...

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Trump fast-tracks Great Lakes oil tunnel, triggering outcry over water and climate risks

Environmental groups and tribal nations warn the Line 5 tunnel project could endanger drinking water for 40 million people after Trump administration classifies it as an emergency.

How 77 tons of radioactive waste ended up in Brooklyn

A lawsuit charges National Grid, a major gas utility, with mismanaging a toxic industrial site near two densely-populated residential neighborhoods.

Federal judge halts Trump administration freeze on billions in climate and infrastructure funds

Court rules that blocking congressionally approved aid for clean energy, public health, and environmental protection violated federal law and harmed communities nationwide.

Israel declares permanent military zones in Gaza, vows to block humanitarian aid despite mass...

Defense minister confirms indefinite occupation of seized territory and continuation of full blockade as humanitarian agencies warn of catastrophic collapse and forced displacement.

Keystone XL oil spill shuts down pipeline and halts flow of millions of gallons...

An estimated 3,500 barrels of oil (147,000 gallons) spilled into an agricultural field in a rural area, about 60 miles southwest of Fargo.