Rena: Pollution threat to endangered orca whales
Orcas have been sighted coming from the area where oil has spilled from the container vessel Rena, sparking fears the endangered species may have ingested the toxic substance …
New Zealand Herald – 5:30 AM Monday Oct 24, 2011
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„the fellbeißer“© (Oct 23, 2011)
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Bethune takes break from whaling protest
The Kiwi jailed in Japan for boarding a Japanese whaling ship and hurling a stink bomb during a high seas confrontation says he has no plans to take part in anti-whaling protests in Antarctica this year.
Pete Bethune, who was part of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, spent four months in a Tokyo jail last year awaiting trial on assault and trespass charges before being given a suspended four-year prison sentence and being deported back to NZ …
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Two Americans arrested after attempted nude protest
Two American women have been arrested in downtown Moscow for attempting to stage a naked animal-rights protest.
The two PETA activists were arrested near the World Trade Centre, where they planned to voice their concern about Moscow’s growing sales of natural leather and furs …
RT – Published: 19 October, 2011, 21:57
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Humane Society doesn’t fault Ohio authorities in animal deaths
(CNN) — The Humane Society of the United States said Wednesday it does not fault…
‘Whale war’ kicks off as Japan sends strengthened fleet to Antarctica
Sea Shepherd sends three ships to intercept the Japanese with Paul Watson promising ‘aggressive non-violence’ …
The Guardian – Tuesday 18 October 2011 15.07 BST
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Fast Food Fails (PHOTOS)
From scathing documentaries to PETA protests to restrictive regulations and legislation, crackdowns on fast food are a way of life for junk food industry giants, highlighting the danger of consumers’ increasing appetite for their greasy, high-calorie food …
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Woody Harrelson’s Letter Makes Army Stop Monkey Cruelty
Following a letter from actor Woody Harrelson (www.looktothestars.org/celebri…) on PETA’s (www.looktothestars.org/charity…) behalf to Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno, the U.S. Army has confirmed that it will discontinue cruel monkey laboratories that were part of Aberdeen Proving Ground’s chemical casualty training courses …
Look To The Stars – October 17, 2011
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Conservationists Plot Different Course to Thwart Japanese Whalers
Conservationists in Australia say they are willing to risk their lives to stop Japanese whale…
PETA’s version of truth
NEVER let the facts get in the way of a good story seems to be the motto of animal rights group PETA.
As the northern hemisphere moves into winter, the dills at PETA is telling people 10 good reasons not to wear wool.
The sheep, you see, will get depressed, according to PETA …
Weekly Times Now – October 17, 2011
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Animal activists demand new law
It was a congregation of sorts when animal lovers gathered at the Ramlila…
Eco-raiders target pirates
Eco-adventurer Pete Bethune still has an eye for action on the world’s most-dangerous seas.
The Sea Shepherd veteran, at present helping to clean up the Bay of Plenty oil slick, will soon patrol the west African coast in the fight against illegal fishing. He’ll be joined by a crew which includes former special forces operatives …
New Zealand Herald – 5:30 AM Sunday Oct 16, 2011
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Video: Dolphins, Rockfish and Whales
This week’s video fishing report features surfing dolphins in…
Hayden Pannettiere Becomes a Hero Again as an Animal Activist
Hayden Panettiere is back to being a hero with her new efforts to help stop the slaughter of dolphins and whales.
The young actress and five other surfers swam out to sea in an attempt to stop the annual slaughter of dolphins in Japan that takes the lives of 22,000 of these animals every year …
Christian Post – Fri, Oct. 14 2011 03:34 PM EDT
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Whale Wars to continue in the Southern…
International Vegetarian Week 2011 – another year, another success!
13 October 2011
For the fourth consecutive year, the International Vegetarian Week was celebrated around the world, by hundreds of people in tens of countries.
The first days of October are special, for they include the World Vegetarian Day (1 October), the World Farm Animal day (2 October) and the World Animal Day (4 October). This makes the date October 1-7 a week specially suited for celebrating the Vegetarian lifestyle.
This year, many activities took place,…
Outcry after whale dies in shark nets
Durban – It is unfortunate that a humpback whale died in shark nets at Umhlanga on Monday, but the nets are vital to protect swimmers – and the province’s tourism industry.
This was the response on Tuesday of Mike Anderson-Reade of the Natal Sharks Board to criticism of the nets after the death of the adolescent whale …
News24 – 2011-10-12 15:29
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The 15 Most Offensive PETA Advertisements
PETA has become notorious for its shocking (www.businessinsider.com/peta-t…)…