Fishermen want humpback whales off endangered list
By AUDREY McAVOY
Associated Press
HONOLULU (AP) – A group of Hawaii fishermen is asking the federal government to remove northern Pacific humpback whales from the endangered species list, saying the population has steadily grown since the international community banned commercial whaling nearly 50 years ago …
Live 5 News – May 03, 2013 8:48 PM
www.live5news.com/story/221560…
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PETA Kentucky Derby Billboard Protests Horse Racing Drug Use, Draws Attention At Churchill Downs (PHOTO)
By Ron Dicker
One of the few sure things at the Kentucky Derby? PETA won’t be cheering.
The animal-rights group drove a billboard protesting horse abuse in front of Churchill Downs Thursday, drawing stares and picture-takers, PETA Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo told The Huffington Post. The sign will continue to roll near the track through Saturday, the day of the race …
Huffington Post – Posted: 05/03/2013 12:39 pm EDT
www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05…
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PETA protests against Air India for transporting animals to labs
Washington: Wearing prisoner uniforms and dog, rabbit and rat masks, a US-based animal rights activists today held a demonstration outside the Indian embassy here protesting against Air India’s recent decision to transport animals to laboratories …
Firstpost – May 3, 20136
www.firstpost.com/fwire/peta-p…
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New forest loss figures highlight need for green growth in the Greater Mekong – WWF
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Greater Mekong subregion in Southeast Asia risks losing more than a third of its remaining forest cover within the next two decades if regional governments fail to boost protection, value and restore natural capital, and embrace green growth, warns a new WWF report …
PR NewsChannel (press release) – May 3, 2013
New forest loss figures highlight need for green growth in the Greater Mekong – WWF
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Whale Hunting to Recommence in Iceland
The commercial hunting of fin whales will recommence in Iceland this summer after a two year break. CEO of whaling company Hvalur hf. Kristján Loftsson confirmed the decision to daily Morgunblaðið yesterday …
IcelandReview – 03.05.2013 | 12:00
www.icelandreview.com/icelandr…
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