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The Smell of Napalm in the Morning

10,000 Birds

Out of these 136 bird species, 108 are strictly protected and further 28 protected by Serbian legislation. Zorana Mihajlovic, Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure, pr@ms.gov.rs. White-tailed Eagles by Szekeres Levente. Branislav Nedimovic, Minister of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, office@minpolj.gov.rs.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

In an incredible juxtaposition to the fanfare of Barbaro, more than 100,000 horses were slaughtered last year in the United States and shipped to Europe and Japan for human consumption. Each one of these animals suffered extreme cruel and inhumane conditions in the transportation and slaughter process.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

The transport and subsequent slaughter of these animals is brutal. Every year, 100,000 horses are slaughtered at foreign-owned slaughterhouses in the United States to satisfy the palates of wealthy diners in Europe and Asia. Last September, the House voted 263 to 146 to pass this legislation.

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Global Warming

Animal Ethics

s per capita greenhouse gas emissions are twice that of Europe and nearly 8 times that of China. Fortunately, we don't have to wait for our elected officials to implement federal legislation curbing greenhouse gas emissions to start reducing our own contributions to global warming. Take public transportation when possible.