animal rights – Page 16 – People's World

Environmental assault disguised as border security

November 4, 2011 By Scott Nicol

How does waiving the Endangered Species Act in Glacier National Park help secure the border?

Animal killing in Ohio highlights need for regulations

October 26, 2011 By Bruce Bostick

In the aftermath of this past week's tragic killing of 49 exotic animals, including 18 rare Bengal Tigers, in Zanesville, Ohio Gov. John Kasich is scrambling to put a positive spin on the calamity.

Global effort develops to save sharks

October 11, 2011 By Blake Skylar

Gov. Jerry Brown, D-Calif., signed legislation Oct. 7 to ban the possession or sale of shark fins in California, which may save countless sharks.

With walruses on thin ice, Shell pursues Arctic drilling

September 2, 2011 By Blake Skylar

As global warming threatens the wellbeing of Alaskan walruses, the government has exacerbated the issue.

Animal protection thrown to the wolves

August 16, 2011 By Blake Skylar

Wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains are no longer protected under the Endangered Species Act, thanks to an agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Gov. Matt Mead, R-Wyoming.