10,000 Birds
JULY 5, 2022
The first half describes the problem (why birds hit windows, the scale of the deaths, scientific research, what happens when birds strike windows) and the second half discusses what to do about it (community and worldwide education, window deterrent solutions, legal mandates and building codes, citizen science–what individuals can do).
10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
In upstate New York (where I call I home and do most of my birding), Great Blue Herons serve as both augurs of spring and emblems of wintertime perseverance, depending on the year. In my last seven years living here, I’ve seen one on New Year’s Day counts twice. Turns out I haven’t seen one since locally since late July!
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Critter News
NOVEMBER 16, 2010
The author is Nick Cooney and he's the Director of The Humane League, an animal advocacy non-profit with offices in Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington DC. Change Of Heart provides science-based answers to many questions that are hotly debated among animal activists. In the author's words.
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?
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 1, 2010
For it’s first year the program will premiere in YMCA locations in Washington, D.C.; New York City; Nashville, Tenn.; In the coming months, Mars Petcare will sponsor family-focused healthy living fairs for pets and people at the following locations: New York City – The Prospect Park YMCA, October 16.
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.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 20, 2011
My friend Vickie Henderson , who has some serious long-range vision, looked at the science behind Tennessee’s crane hunting proposal and found it badly wanting. Mail Stop 7060 Washington, D.C. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. Here’s the petition.
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