11 of the most important indigenous victories
Battles fought by the native peoples of the world to defend their lands, rights and ways of life. These are 11 of the most important indigenous victories of the past few years.
Where the animals of the worst zoo in the world will go
The Khan Younis zoo in Gaza, where few animals lived in dreadful conditions, is now effectively closed. Now the survivors are off to a better life.
Fish, turtles and local populations destroyed by the Belo Monte dam
La costruzione dell’immensa centrale idroelettrica di Belo Monte ha avuto un impatto terribile su pesci, morti a tonnellate, e tartarughe. E di conseguenza sui pescatori locali.
140-year-old Buenos Aires zoo is closing and moving animals to sanctuaries
Dopo oltre 140 anni di attività la struttura verrà convertita in un rifugio per gli animali in difficoltà mentre gli altri verranno trasferiti in riserve naturali.
Dog meat festival in China: let’s stop the slaughter
Ogni anno migliaia di cani vengono uccisi e cucinati a Yulin, in occasione del festival tradizionale per il solstizio d’estate.
United States, no more grinding of new-born chicks by 2020
The lives of millions of little chickens will be spared every year thanks to new technology determining their gender before they hatch.
Malawi, people with albinism are hunted and killed in the name of superstition
Amnesty International denuncia la strage in corso nello stato africano, dove gli albini vengono uccisi e fatti a pezzi per fabbricare talismani impiegati nella medicina tradizionale.
Moby releases 4 hours of free ambient music for those who practice yoga and meditation
Moby has shared in his site a free album of ambient music designed for those who practice yoga and meditate as he does.
The Buddhist monks who are mistreating tigers in Thailand
Thai authorities seized all of the tigers detained in the infamous Tiger Temple and accused monks of animal abuse.
Dogs will fly in the cabin on Delta planes. Just like all other passengers
Small pets flying with Delta Air Lines will no longer be locked in the cargo hold: they will be allowed in the cabin with their owners.