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DDT, oil spills, and a wall.

10,000 Birds

The Weekly Reader had shocked everyone in class with news of Bald Eagles dying – and humans were to blame! When news later reached our little town (likely through a newspaper) that the bird-killing chemical was to be banned, my environmental activism was born. Official Sierra Club Grassroots Network Campaign – social media actions.

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How does your city treat birds?

10,000 Birds

Through next week, it’s running a contest to determine the state’s most bird-friendly burg , considering factors like adequate habitat, laws and regulations that benefit birds, and the general populace’s interest in all things avian. News Audubon bird-friendly California contest'

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Prop 2 Opponents Accused of Laundering Money

Critter News

This news is from early September and is reported by Wayne Pacelle of the Humane Society. on Prop 2 - Californians for Humane Farms - has uncovered an election scam and is charging the measure’s opponents with laundering money in violation of state campaign finance laws.

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Europe Votes to Ban Seal Products

Critter News

That's good news. A resolution at the end of a three-year campaign, triggered by a public outcry at the annual seal culls in Canada and Norway, condemned the slaughter of seals as "inherently inhumane". From the press release: Euro-MPs have voted overwhelmingly for a total ban on the trade in seal products across Europe.

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Dutch May Ban Kosher Slaughter of Livestock

Critter News

This could halt production of kosher and halal meat in the Netherlands – and lead to similar campaigns in other European countries. In a move aimed at further defusing the controversy over the proposed ban, deputy prime minister Maxime Verhagen gave an undertaking no new legislation would be signed into law until approved by the senate.

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Listen Today on WALO Radio

Animal Person

Today, March 30th, at 3:00 East Coast time, Susan Soltero of Puerto Rico will interview me live on the air at WALO Radio about Responsible Policies for Animals' 10,000 Years Is Enough campaign to get our universities out of the meat industry!

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Organizations Putting Animals First

4 The Love Of Animals

Through heart-wrenching rescues, informative awareness campaigns and much more, they are striving to make a difference in the world for those that don’t have a voice. She writes about the latest online mba news and current trends among online entrepreneurs. Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. 48@gmail.com.