Critter News

DECEMBER 21, 2008

She is the "science" one and likes to call herself an "independent" on the political landscape. She said that there were guidelines on how to treat animals and that, in medical ethics, they are considered "sacrifices." I do enjoy reading books and discussing them, but I have a quandary that I'm going to post about.

Medical Research 100

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Critter News

JUNE 5, 2009

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. For sleuthing on animal experimentation, you will want to visit a library with good science holdings.

Animal Research 100

Animal Research Animal Medical Research Research 100

Animal Person

JUNE 8, 2009

For those who didn't read the five-part Slate series " Pepper, the stolen dog who changed American science " by Daniel Engber , I recommend it for the history, but also for the misconceptions and assumptions that you might want to discuss on the Facebook discussion about the series. Part III: Pepper Goes to Washington.

Animal Welfare 100

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Animal Ethics

JULY 7, 2009

Government regulation is inevitably a political animal; it’s never guided purely, or even largely, by disinterested science. Is it treasonous to fear that centralizing more power in Washington will result in unforeseen negative consequences? Is it treasonous to worry about the influence of interest groups on regulation?

New York Times 40

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Animal Ethics

JANUARY 21, 2008

He did so and won the support of the Clinton administration and Senate Democrats by maintaining the underpinnings of sound science as the basis for all E.S.A. Carter Roberts President and Chief Executive World Wildlife Fund Washington, Jan. Secretary Kempthorne needs to do the right thing by following the model of Senator Kempthorne.

New York Times 40

New York Times Polar Bears New York Endangered Species 40

Animal Ethics

MARCH 10, 2008

Global warming is an animal ethics issue. This Washington Post column highlights the gravity of the situation [Also available here.]. 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. F by the year 2100.

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