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Bird Litigation: Spotted Owl v. Barred Owl

10,000 Birds

The plan was the subject of public comments and hearings, consultation with a bio-ethics expert , and an environmental impact statement. (A 21.23 , which governs scientific collecting permits and under which the FWS issued the permit. A sample of this process is here.) Most relevant to this case is 50 C.F.R. Fish & Wildlife Serv.,

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40 Ways to Help Lab Animals

Critter News

When you read stories in major newspapers and magazines such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and Newsweek, be wary of simplification, bias, and a tendency to support traditional views indifferent to animals’ interests. I especially like these suggestions. A well-referenced book is probably your best source of reliable information.

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We Interrupt Regularly Scheduled.

Animal Person

There had been a collective sign of relief at Barack Obama’s election in the U.S., broke the news that Chiquita was represented by a powerful Washington law firm, Covington & Burling LLP, and its consultant, McLarty Associates (2). Tags: Activism Current Affairs Economics Ethics. 1) DemocracyNow! 3) George W.

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