Humane Issues in the News

Each week we round-up the news you need to know about humane issues, from human rights and environmental preservation, to animal protection, to media and culture, to activism, education, and changemaking.


"US firms put social values before big profits" (via BBC) (5/20/12)

"WTO rules US dolphin-safe tuna label 'unfair' to Mexico" (via Earth Island Journal) (5/17/12)

Study shows wildlife have declined by more than 1/3 over past 40 years (via The Guardian) (5/15/12)

"Oregon bans Native American mascots in schools" (via USA Today) (5/15/12)

Bill to end fossil fuel subsidies introduced in U.S. Congress (via Sustainable Industries) (5/15/12)

"The ocean of life -- and the sorrow beneath the seas" (essay) (via Daily Beast) (5/14/12)

Study shows Americans willing to pay more for clean energy (via Nature) (5/13/12)

"After years in captivity, dolphins released" (via CNN) (5/12/12)


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