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Bird Litigation: Spotted Owl v. Barred Owl

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The plan was the subject of public comments and hearings, consultation with a bio-ethics expert , and an environmental impact statement. (A Although the MBTA’s prohibitions are broad, there are many exceptions, including “take” for scientific research. A sample of this process is here.) Fish & Wildlife Serv.,

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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Who Pays for It

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But the tenets of the North American Model were developed in the 19th century, when wildlife ethics and science were a mere glimmer of what we understand today. Science is the Proper Tool for Discharge of Wildlife Policy – Wildlife must be managed using fact, science and the latest research.

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From Today's New York Times

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billion a year between 1997 and 2005, totaling nearly $35 billion, according to researchers at the Global Development and Environment Institute at Tufts University. In the past decade, for instance, we have doled out more than $3 billion in direct subsidies to large-scale livestock producers.

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Global Warming

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Global warming is an animal ethics issue. Recently published research suggests that the situation is even more dire than previously predicted. As the planet warms, fragile habitats that countless animal species depend on for survival will be destroyed. Most scientists agree that a 3.6°F F by the year 2100.