Anti-whaling push may backfire, Japan warns
RICK WALLACE, TOKYO CORRESPONDENT
AUSTRALIA’S anti-whaling case against Japan could backfire spectacularly and actually bolster the legal basis for the annual Antarctic whaling hunt, according to Tokyo’s former chief whaling negotiator …
The Australian – July 23, 2013 12:00 AM
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Australia, Japan in court over whaling
By Reuters
By Thomas Escritt
Australia accused Japan of carrying out commercial whaling under the guise of scientific research on the first day of court hearings between the two nations that campaigners say could lead to an end to whaling in the Antarctic …
Legal Business Online – Monday, 22 July 2013
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No double standard for captive endangered animals
By JULIA GALLUCCI — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Those concerned about the present and future conditions of chimpanzees – humankind’s closest genetic relative – have been given reason to feel optimistic: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently proposed a rule that would, if adopted, finally close a loophole in the Endangered Species Act regulations that has allowed these intelligent and social primates to be bought, sold and traded, then harmed, harassed and wounded in captivity …
Bradenton Herald – Published: July 22, 2013
www.bradenton.com/2013/07/22/4…
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Monsanto confirms GE retreat from Europe
Blogpost by Luís Ferreirim
What had been brewing for weeks following various hints and tips was finally confirmed last week when Monsanto announced it would cease the marketing of new genetically engineered seeds (GE) in the European Union …
Greenpeace International (blog) – July 22, 2013 at 10:43
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Sea Shepherd founder Watson still cannot land due to outstanding arrest warrants
by Ida Torres
It’s been a year since Sea Shepherd (japandailypress.com/tag/sea-sh…) founder Paul Watson has been able to step on land, but there seems to be no end in sight for him as he is still wanted by Costa Rica and Japan on outstanding warrants due to his anti-whaling activities. He has also been forced to distance himself from the organization’s activities so that they will not face the same legal action he is on the run from …
The Japan Daily Press – Posted on July 22, 2013
Sea Shepherd founder Watson still cannot land due to outstanding arrest warrants
More information:
Wanted Sea Shepherd founder still in limbo
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