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.


"How Change.org is revolutionizing internet activism" (via Mashable) (6/5/12)

12-year-old philanthropist starts recycling business (via Treehugger) (6/4/12)

Vandana Shiva calls for a global paradigm shift (commentary) (via Common Dreams) (6/1/12)

Canada finally agrees to recognize water, sanitation as basic human rights (via InterPress Service) (6/1/12)

Undercover video at livestock auction leads to animal cruelty charges (via AP/San Angelo Standard-Times) (5/30/12)

"Marin schoolkids want Crayola to go green" (via SF Gate) (5/30/12)

"TV bad for kids' self-esteem, unless they're white boys: study" (via Toronto Sun) (5/30/12)

Study: science literacy no predictor of beliefs about climate change (via Treehugger) (5/29/12)

Report says IKEA products made with old-growth trees (via Common Dreams) (5/29/12)


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