Environment

Animal Welfare Inspectors Could Have ‘Greater Powers Than Police’ to Stop Abuse

Animal welfare inspectors in Western Australia could soon be able to enter farms without permission.

Vietnam May Ban Wildlife Trade to Mitigate Coronavirus

Vietnam may soon ban the wildlife trade, including the sale of wild animal meat, in

Are Octopuses the Smartest Animals In the Oceans?

Are octopuses the smartest animals in the ocean? Researchers want to pioneer octopus farming; but

Florida’s Senate Just Passed the Largest Shark Fin Ban In the U.S.

Florida may soon ban the import, export, and sale of shark fins; the state is

The Biggest Meat Company in the World Doesn’t Know Where Your Beef Comes From

The world's biggest meat company JBS has information gaps in its supply chain. It is

Oakland Just Banned Exotic Animals In Entertainment

Oakland has banned exotic animals from entertainment, sparing circus animals from being used in any

The Bangladesh Zoo Just Banned ‘Cruel’ Elephant Rides

Bangladesh National Zoo in Dhaka has stopped offering elephant rides. The zoo has faced allegations

More Than 3,200 US Dairy Farms Shut Down In 2019

Are dairy farms on the decline in the U.S.? The USDA reports the number is

California Moves to Protect Abused Animals in the Court System

Abused animals may soon have a voice in California in the form of a courtroom

The Climate Crisis Is Now a Bigger Threat to Humanity Than War

The ongoing climate crisis is causing more displacement and forced migration—through climate change-related natural disasters—than