Tag: orcas
Could rights of nature laws help save endangered orcas?
In the face of the climate crisis imperiling endangered species, some activists and governments are turning to a radical, rights-based approach to protect nature.
PETA responds to death of ‘Blackfish’ orca
SeaWorld still holds 22 other orcas in captivity at its three facilities in Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego.
SeaWorld to open new park – killer whales not included
The company’s Abu Dhabi attraction is set to debut in 2020 and will use virtual reality to depict marine life, not live orcas.
Canada may approve an oil pipeline that threatens the world’s most...
The Trans-Mountain project would almost triple the amount of tar sands oil flowing to a port near Vancouver, British Columbia.
Orca Theatrical Shows and Breeding Banned in California
California has just become the first state to ban orca breeding and orca entertainment shows.
BREAKING: SeaWorld Announces Ends Captive Breading of Killer Whales; Current Generation...
SeaWorld will no longer breed killer whales in captivity and will end their theatrical shows.
Noise Pollution May Be Harming the World’s Most Endangered Killer Whales
A new study shows that the din from large ships matches the frequencies used by Pacific Northwest orcas to find food and communicate with one another.
SeaWorld Agrees to End Killer Whale Shows in San Diego
Blaming public outrage and dwindling attendance, SeaWorld will phase out the signature killer whale shows at its San Diego theme park next year. But why will killer whale shows at its Orlando and San Antonio theme parks continue?
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Study finds black-colored plastic kitchen utensils, takeout containers may contain cancerous chemicals due to...
Researchers discovered everyday black plastic cooking utensils contain harmful flame retardants through current recycling processes.
Bill Clinton defends Israel’s Gaza assault, draws outrage from Arab American leaders at Harris...
Critics have called Clinton’s remarks dehumanizing and racially insensitive, echoing language often used by Israeli hardliners to justify the high Palestinian death toll.
Imagine the redemptive marvel when a fully-qualified woman of color with immigrant ties triumphs. And even more terrifying reveal—if she loses
What white, moderate Democratic male, of the right age, stature and competence, would not throttle an unfit, criminal menace whose horror-show regime had a first failed run?
Crypto giant’s $76 million election push triggers watchdog complaint, exposes FEC inaction on ‘illegal’...
As Coinbase’s political spending has surged past $76 million, critics argue that the FEC is failing in its regulatory responsibilities by not investigating these alleged violations.
Political attack ads become fixture of politics in US
Political ads are now appearing far more than ever.