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Court order blocks Shell’s seismic surveys off South Africa’s Wild Coast
A South African court has ordered oil giant Shell to suspend plans for seismic blasting along the country’s Wild Coast, in a decision hailed by environmentalists.
Humpbacks, endangered for the last 25 years, are returning in record...
“2021 has been a banner year for female humpbacks coming into the Salish Sea with new calves.”
The hopeful return of polar whales
The scale of this industrial harvest completely decimated many populations of large whales in the Southern Ocean.
Canada passes ‘Free Willy’ bill banning whale and dolphin captivity
"Today is a really good day for animals in Canada."
‘Was that disruptive?’ congressman blasts air horn to make seismic testing...
"What if you depended on sound for hunting your food and for communication? Do you think it would be disruptive?"
Humpback whales are falling silent and the reason will make you...
The new study, published Wednesday in the journal PLOS ONE, adds more evidence that human-generated noise pollution interferes with marine life.
Half the world’s killer whale populations at risk from toxic chemicals
Ten out of the world's 19 killer whale populations were rapidly dwindling, the study found.
Conservationists fear Japan’s ‘blatant’ attempt to overturn whaling moratorium could be...
"Member countries must stand together and push progress towards whale protection, not let this commission be pulled back into the bygone era of commercial whaling."
Lawsuit launched against Trump EPA for approving fracking waste dumping into...
At least 10 fracking chemicals routinely used in offshore fracking could kill or harm a broad variety of marine species, including marine mammals and fish.
Hundreds of whales stranded on New Zealand beach
Whale stranding is quite common in this area around this time of year, but the recent numbers are shocking.
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Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...
The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections
Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leader in landmark decision
The ICC’s decision follows months of investigation into allegations of atrocities committed by both Israeli forces and Hamas, marking a pivotal moment in international justice.
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This system spans early childhood education, K-12 education, higher education, and workforce development—each piece a load-bearing support for the American dream.
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.