Tag: Animal Abuse, Rights and Welfare

Hunting Contest Reveals Rifts Over Invasive Species in New Zealand

A hunting contest has exposed tensions over which animals deserve protection, who gets to define humaneness and how children should be taught about conservation.

China’s Import Curbs on Cosmetics Face Pushback in Europe

Cosmetics sales in China are soaring, but a group of exporting nations led by France are pushing Beijing to lift restrictions they say are blocking them unfairly.

India’s Preparations for G20 Summit Must Also Account for Monkeys

For New Delhi, monkeys are a minor problem compared with poverty and pollution, but the government doesn’t want them stealing the spotlight when world leaders arrive.

Racehorse Deaths in Saratoga Renew Old Worries and Prompt Reforms

New York racing officials, addressing a deepening concern for the industry, say they will use diagnostic technology and synthetic tracks to keep horses safe.