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Climate Change is a key challenge for society IPCC presents report on impacts of climate change (Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety of the Federal Republic of Germany)

April 1, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(Source: Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety of the Federal Republic of Germany) No. 054/14 | Berlin, 31.03.2014 Joint press release with the Federal Ministry of Education and Research IPCC presents report on impacts of climate change The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlights the far-reaching impacts […]

Death of young Sumatran rhino shouldn’t discourage captive breeding efforts say conservationists

April 1, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Just over two weeks ago, conservationists in the Malaysian state of Sabah managed to finally catch a wild Sumatran rhino female after months of failed attempts. But following such hopeful events, comes bad news thousands of miles away: a young female rhino, named Suci, died over the weekend at the Cincinnati Zoo.

Stop! Think before buying your child a mallard duck for Easter (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)

April 1, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) I hope all you turkey hunters south of State Road 70 took a nice bird or two this year, as your season is coming to a close. For those of us in the rest of the state (excluding Holmes County), we still have until April 20 to bag […]

A goodbye message to staff and stakeholders from Dr David Mabunda (South African National Parks)

April 1, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(Source: South African National Parks) A goodbye message to staff and stakeholders from Dr David Mabunda Date: 1st April 2014 A goodbye message to staff and stakeholders from Dr David Mabunda,outgoing CEO of South African National Parks (SANParks). Saying farewell is never considered to be a joyful thing to do and becomes even more difficult […]

Magnetic Bricks Bring 3-D Interaction to Screens

April 1, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

GaussBricks lets tablet users create interactive shapes that bring digital drawings, animations and games to life Continue reading →

Mars rover, slightly used, runs fine

February 4, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

When a car gets regular oil changes and care from a good mechanic, keeping it running for 10 years or more isn’t exactly an impressive feat of engineering. But then again, such a car isn’t an average 140,000,000 miles away. For the engineers behind the Mars rover Opportunity, however, the last decade has been a […]

Farm Bill Strengthens Animal Fighting Law, Maintains State Farm Animal Protection Laws

February 4, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

The U.S. Senate gave final approval to the Farm Bill today, and the bill now on its way to President Obama includes two major victories for animal welfare.

Reward offered in Castle Hot Springs, Ariz., Wild Burro Shooting

February 4, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

The Humane Society of the United States, through its Platero Project, is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting two wild burros.

California Egg Farmer Converts to Cage-Free Facility in Preparation for Proposition 2 Deadline

February 4, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

To meet the January 2015 deadline, San Diego County egg producer Frank Hilliker has initiated the conversion of his commercial egg production facilities to meet the standards set by California’s Proposition 2.

Federal Government Announces Support for State Laws Protecting Sharks

February 4, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

The National Marine Fisheries Service has announced that state laws to combat shark finning are not preempted by federal law, a welcome change in course from its previous position that jeopardized these important state laws to protect shark populations.

Study ties fetal sex to milk production

February 3, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

A new study offers the first evidence that fetal sex can affect the amount of milk cows produce, a finding that could have major economic implications for dairy farmers. The study, co-authored by a Harvard scientist, examined 2.4 million lactations by nearly 1.5 million dairy cows in the United States, finding that cows that gestated […]

A lab focused on healing

February 3, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

In Robert Langer’s vision of the future, the paralyzed walk, the sick are healed, the maimed are whole again, and it all happens through bioengineering. Langer, an MIT scientist who runs the world’s largest bioengineering lab, said last week that those dreams aren’t fantasies, but future engineering achievements promised by today’s lab results. The path […]

Saving Amazing Landscapes From Oil and Gas Development

February 3, 2014 / Angela Cave / News / No Comments

World Heritage Sites are some of the most important yet fragile wild places on Earth. Today, the United Nations announced that one of the largest oil and gas development companies in the world, Total SA, has committed to keeping out of all natural World Heritage Sites around the globe. Total SA’s decision not to extract […]

Wendy’s Demands Quarterly Animal Welfare Reports from Pork Suppliers Amid Growing Concerns

February 3, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Wendy’s announced that it will require its suppliers to produce quarterly reports regarding their ability to provide pork produced without the use of gestation crates.

Las Vegas Pet Store Owner Accused of Arson with Puppies Inside

February 3, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

The owner of a Las Vegas pet store is accused of intentionally setting her store on fire with dozens of puppies still inside. The Humane Society of the United States encourages authorities to pursue the strongest possible criminal charges against the owner. The incident reportedly occurred at the Prince And Princess Puppy Boutique on Rainbow […]

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Climate Change is a key challenge for society IPCC presents report on impacts of climate change (Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety of the Federal Republic of Germany)

Death of young Sumatran rhino shouldn’t discourage captive breeding efforts say conservationists

Stop! Think before buying your child a mallard duck for Easter (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)

A goodbye message to staff and stakeholders from Dr David Mabunda (South African National Parks)

Magnetic Bricks Bring 3-D Interaction to Screens

Mars rover, slightly used, runs fine

Farm Bill Strengthens Animal Fighting Law, Maintains State Farm Animal Protection Laws

Reward offered in Castle Hot Springs, Ariz., Wild Burro Shooting

California Egg Farmer Converts to Cage-Free Facility in Preparation for Proposition 2 Deadline

Federal Government Announces Support for State Laws Protecting Sharks

Study ties fetal sex to milk production

A lab focused on healing

Saving Amazing Landscapes From Oil and Gas Development

Wendy’s Demands Quarterly Animal Welfare Reports from Pork Suppliers Amid Growing Concerns

Las Vegas Pet Store Owner Accused of Arson with Puppies Inside

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