From 1998 to 2005 while testing over 1,000 fish in nearly 300 streams, a federal study found that ALL fish in US streams are contaminated with mercury. If you eat fish and that doesn’t scare you, I’m not sure anything in the world will. 25% of the fish had levels that were considered unsafe by [...]
I couldn’t decide which to blog about today so my choice was to blog about both. Fried green tomatoes and a feel good elephant story. Vegan Yum Yum has posted a brand new recipe for fried green tomatoes. I’ve seen the movie. I’ve heard of the dish. I’ve never eaten them. Nor do I know [...]
On the airplane to Bermuda I flipped through Sky Magazine on Delta. I was bored and didn’t feel like reading my book. As I’m nearing the end and perusing the useless object section I come across “Hitch Critters.” As you can see from the picture, it’s a little toy of a deer that goes on [...]
I like reading Wayne Pacelle’s (CEO of HSUS) blog. He talks about current animal events, is always even keeled and very sweet. His blog yesterday was the epitomy of the sweet part. A mother pidgeon decided to lay her eggs on the deck of his D.C. apartment. Right in a poorly tended potted plant. Now, [...]
According to a great article in the NYT, there is now new evidence that whale strandings can be linked to the “seismic tests or the use of new high-tech sonar tracking devices in military-training exercises.” If you remember, activists a while back tried to get the former Pres Bush to limit those tests, but he [...]
Perhaps death is on the brain because of all the Michael Jackson hoopla, or any of the other big names who have passed away recently. But let’s take a moment to consider our environmental impact when we die. Most people are cremated or buried. Those are the standard options. In order to preserve our bodies [...]
Back in January I wrote about an article from the ever obnoxious NY Post about how NYC should cull the Canadian Geese population near the airports. Well, their wish is coming true. On Friday it was announced that the culling of the birds will start within the next week. (Thanks to my friend Alice for [...]
Afghanistan recently established its first national park and has a list of thirty three threatened and endangered species that are guaranteed protection. I find it pretty amazing that during a war this action was taken. It actual makes me feel great hope – that a country that has had so much upheavel can take time [...]
Over the weekend my husband and I saw the film Up in 3D. We get pretty excited about Pixar films. And I’ve been especially excited about this one. From an animal rights perspective, it’s pretty endearing. (I am going to be talking about some aspects of plot. I won’t give away any big surprises or [...]
For the past two weeks wildlife rescuers have been trying to help save animals from the Jesusita wild fire in CA. 300,000 people have had to evacuate their homes and over 8,700 acres of land have been consumed. Out of all that terrible news, there are some happy stories. One in particular that I think [...]
