Don Argott discusses “The Bond,” the new wildlife series he co-directed–now streaming on DiscoveryPlus–examining the exceptional animal-human connection forged amongst four folks and critters, from disparate backgrounds and regions of the world
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Originally printed in Deep Roots Magazine, a wonderful compilation about Roots Music & Meaningful Matters. Anita Krajnc: ‘…if there’s an injustice in your community, it’s up to you to organize.’ Hey, did you hear the one about the woman arrested for giving water to a truckload of thirsty pigs on a sweltering day as… Read more »
Beneath the Sea: Octopuses’ Tales on Talking Animals
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http://sound.wmnf.org/sound/wmnf_160422_110618_radioactivityF1_337.MP3 BY Rob Lorei On Radioactivity Friday we discuss the growth of policies that ensure animal welfare. Now more than ever, cosmetics companies are promising no-animal testing with their products, Amusement parks and circuses are moving away from using animals for entertainment, and more people are supporting rescuing pets rather than going to breeders. Our… Read more »
Environmental ethics and morality of shark fin harvesting
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Environmentalist Randall Arauz recounts his fight to ban shark fin harvesting
Randall Arauz is an environmental activist hailing from Costa Rica. He has been instrumental in his crusade to ban the shark fin harvesting industry around the world. In 2010 he was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize for his contributions to protecting sharks and their habitats. On January 26 he gave a lecture via Skype to… Read more »
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