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The meat industry has created a false dichotomy that pits people against animals

The meat industry has created a false dichotomy that pits people against animals

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It is a common narrative that factory farming – despite the cruelty to animals, environmental destruction and impacts on human health – has net benefits that make it an important part of society, especially in rural America. It provides affordable meat to our people, creates jobs in small towns, boosts local economies and helps families …

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Whales may play important but overlooked role in tackling climate crisis, researchers say | CNN

Whales may play important but overlooked role in tackling climate crisis, researchers say | CNN

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CNN — The largest whales in the world are more than just amazing creatures. Like the ocean, soil and forests, whales can help save humanity from the accelerating climate crisis by sequestering and storing carbon emissions that are warming the planet, researchers say. In a paper published Thursday in the journal Trends in Ecology & …

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A dry lake from the air

As the Murray River overflows, nature flourishes and the region comes alive

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Floodwaters from the Murray River infiltrate plains, wetlands and lakes that have been parched for half a century, prompting birds and vegetation to rebound across the drought-stricken land. Key points: Flood waters from the Murray River are flowing to areas that have not been well soaked since the 1970s Conservationists on the ground are keeping …

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Soul Community Planet adds Costa Rican Wilderness Lodge to its growing collection of SCP Hotels

Soul Community Planet adds Costa Rican Wilderness Lodge to its growing collection of SCP Hotels

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Virginia wildlife rehabilitators say good intentions can lead to bad outcomes for animals in distress - Reuters

Virginia wildlife rehabilitators say good intentions can lead to bad outcomes for animals in distress – Reuters

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At the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center in Boyce, Virginia, a recent conference focused on the question titled “Best Intentions Gone Wrong.” The photo of two cottontail rabbits shows the obvious difference when wildlife is cared for by discoverers who mean well but don’t contact a rehabilitator right away, compared to those who receive immediate care …

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Talk to animals? Study shows some human understanding of creature sounds

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It may not be animal communication in the Dr. Dolittle way, but researchers have found that humans are able to glean information about the feelings of creatures such as pigs, horses, and goats based on their vocalizations. The team says the findings suggest that certain information contained in sounds, such as the intensity of an …

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29 Wyoming Wildlife Habitat Management Areas close each winter to minimize stress on animals, forage

29 Wyoming Wildlife Habitat Management Areas close each winter to minimize stress on animals, forage

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CASPER, Wyo. – Winter closures are implemented annually in 29 of Wyoming’s wildlife habitat management areas to protect animals and their wintering grounds, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. “Seasonal closures are essential to minimize disturbance causing stress to overwintering deer, elk, bighorn sheep and other wildlife,” said Ray Bredehoft, habitat and access …

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Urban rewilding brings wildlife to the heart of cities | CNN

Urban rewilding brings wildlife to the heart of cities | CNN

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CNN — Visions of the urban future tend to revolve around mile-tall skyscrapers, flying cars, and high-tech solutions to sustainability challenges. But there is another vision that envisions a return to the wilderness on which cities were once built, with forests and wildlife that were lost long ago. This vision is beginning to materialize in …

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