In 2007, the National Academy of Sciences published a report calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to make a fundamental shift in its toxicity testing strategies away from testing on mammals and focusing increasingly on new, more accurate—not to mention, more ethical—in vitro toxicity testing. From the ALDF action alert page. MORE >>

If Engber does a good job with anything, it's with pointing out the flaws in the strategies of pro-animal activists and in the outcomes of their campaigns. Let's deconstruct: Part I: Where's Pepper? addressed this one last week. My fears about what the rest of the series would involve were all realized. Part II: Man Cuts Dog. Maybe on paper. MORE >>

In any case, which various political strategies would be most efficient for achieving humane treatment of animals is an empirical question. Vegetarianism is not obviously the best strategy, and its worth would have to be shown. For an explanation of this feature, click on “Moral Vegetarianism” at the bottom of this post. Certainly not. MORE >>

Throughout the seasons, Casey observes survival strategies of these grizzlies from a distance, while Brutus demonstrates up-close grizzly anatomy, strength and behavior. Casey is concerned about the health of this grizzly population and whether climate change could be threatening their food supply. MORE >>

Meat-free menus are to be promoted in hospitals as part of a strategy to cut global warming emissions across the National Health Service. It's all part of a campaign to cut carbon emissions. Some suggestions are likely to be controversial with patients' groups, especially attempts to curb meat eating and car use. MORE >>