USA – New York Times writer Nicholas Kristof explains how the recent salmonella outbreak is just a symptom of the horrors of industrial farming.
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Peter Singer on Forgotten Fish: Why We Ignore Their Pain
Animal welfare luminary and author Peter Singer ponders why we seem unconcerned that fish feel pain. Read Singer’s compelling account on why fishing is widely accepted while commercial fishing is among the most inhumane of practices, letting fish die a slow and painful death by leaving them out of the water. For those of us who say ‘I only eat fish,’ in answer to the vegetarian question, this is an illuminating and unforgettable article.
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TAKE ACTION: Contacts For Worldwide Protest Of Japanese Dolphin Slaughter On October 14,2010
Here’s the list of contacts worldwide to participate in the Oct. 14 protests. Don’t see your city on this list? Why not be the person to galvanize your community? If you’re passionate about stopping the dolphin slaughter in Taiji, Japan, here’s a way to take action!
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Capt. Paul Watson: “We’re All Just Spaceship Passengers”
(VIDEO) In this new series of video interviews with Sea Shepherd’s Paul Watson, the Captain draws an illustrative analogy that people are just passengers on a spaceship called Earth. Watson explains why ‘popping the rivets’ of the ship – or removing species from the planet, one by one – has disastrous implications for us all.
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Capt. Paul Watson: On Prop Foulers And Other Tactics
(VIDEO) In this new video in Global Animal’s interview series with Paul Watson, the Captain responds to critics about the efficacy of Sea Shepherd’s prop foulers and other tactics. Turns out, the reality of an multi-faceted campaign isn’t always captured in reality television.
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Captain Paul Watson: You Can Change The World
(VIDEO) In an exclusive interview with Global Animal, Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, reminds us that all great movements begin with the power of individual action.
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Interview With A Rancher: Can You Eat Meat And Support The Environment?
Chris Elam, the founder of Meatless Mondays, asks a home-grown rancher (and a lot of other people): Can you eat meat and still do your part for the environment? The answers may surprise you.
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Why Killer Whales Aren’t Meant To Be Tamed
Orcas in captivity aren’t really being orcas at all. Look at the case of Tilikum, who has attacked numerous trainers, and it’s clear whales hate imprisonment in their tiny tanks. In a passionate plea, journalist Rose presents a simple solution: let Orcas live in the free ocean again.
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