Zimbabwe Rhino Poacher Sentenced to 17 Years: Turning Point At Last?

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The Masvingo regional court has sentenced a member of the Mazhongwe rhino poaching gang to 17 years in prison for killing an endangered rhino. Justice – at last: Zimbabwe rhino poacher Tichaona Mutyairi has been sentenced to 17 years in jail for killing a rhino and firing on police in October 2009. After years of [...]

Protesters Condemn NY Carbon Trading Conference

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Carbon trading is not only utter bullshit, it is also a morally reprehensible lie that is helping to rapidly kill life on our planet. Scores of activists, citizens and religious leaders gathered outside of the 2nd Annual Carbon Trading Conference in New York yesterday to raise their voices in opposition to this deadly shell game. The crowd rallied against the market-based trading of greenhouse gas emissions, and called for real solutions to our devastating climate crisis.

Controversial Badger Cull to Combat TB in Cattle

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Despite opposition, the Welsh government has given the green-light for a limited badger cull in an effort to combat bovine tuberculosis (TB) in Wales. The slaughter is expected to kill “around 1000” protected badgers. 

Video Footage Confirms Sumatran Tigers Breeding on Sumatra Island

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Naturally, the Sumatran tiger was named for the Sumatra Island, which historically has been the species primary breeding location. However, in recent years, scientists have had more challenges in tracking the breeding patterns of these animals due to an inability to spot tiger cubs. This week, new footage was captured that provides more information.

Yemen No Longer Major Destination for Illegal Rhino Horn

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Once the largest importer of illegal rhino horn for use in ceremonial dagger handles, Yemen is no longer considered a driving force in the current rhino poaching crisis. While demand for illegal rhino horn in Asia surges and threatens to undermine decades of conservation efforts, the market for illegal rhino horn in Yemen has decreased [...]