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How do you plead? Saving the megaspecies—rhinos, elephant, tigers—the debate heats up

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Feb 152014

By Simon Jenkins
The Guardian, Thursday 13 February 2014

‘Big money required “charismatic megaspecies” to be saved from extinction. The elephant was declared endangered when it was not.’ Illustration: Satoshi Kambayashi

Ivory is the cocaine of south-east Asia. Millions of people demand it, and the world thinks it can stop them by banning supply. The world is wrong. Today’s London conference of Cites, the world wildlife organisation, saw panjandrums from 46 countries meet with British royalty in the painted halls of Lancaster House. Previous Lancaster House conferences liberated Africans from bondage. This one put them back. The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge pledged to “end the ivory trade” and “secure the future of these iconic species”, notably the rhino and the elephant. Never were words so futile. Continue reading »

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The Pestilence of Great White (mostly Christian) Hunters

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Feb 032014

By Ruth Eisenbud, Animal Issues Correspondent
Annotated by Patrice Greanville

Yet another human degenerate striking a pose over animal needlessly murdered. It is his breed that should go into prompt extinction.

This is a follow up to LIFESTYLES OF THE RICH AND HEARTLESS [http://www.greanvillepost.com/2014/02/02/lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-heartless/] Continue reading »

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Climate Change Hits Alaska

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Feb 012014

The Valdez Affair

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by ROBERT HUNZIKER, Counterpunch.org

Valdez, Alaska carries the moniker: the “snowiest place in the United States,” receiving on average 300-to-600 inches per year. Additionally, Valdez is the end of the line for the Tans-Alaska Pipeline that carries oil from the Alaska North Slope. It’s a beautiful setting ensconced in the midst of eye-catching pristine wilderness. As for example, the view from the Port of Valdez is richly appointed with alluring nature and nestled amongst a backdrop of snow-capped mountains reflected in the icy cold still waters of its serene seaport.

But, nowadays, wintry Valdez is different. It’s warm! Continue reading »

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The Blood-Stained Shores of Taiji

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Jan 252014

The Sadism of the Japanese Dolphin Slaughter

by JOSHUA FRANK, Counterpunch

Baby albino dolphin, another victim of the “drive hunt” at Taiji. Photo: Sea Shepherd.

The shores and ocean waters were stained a blood red as the annual dolphin slaughter in Taiji, Japan commenced. As of late-January, over 250 dolphins were netted this month, including a very rare albino calf. Another three dozen were killed for their meat, and the killing, despite media reports to the contrary, continues. Continue reading »

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CONTROVERSY: Auction for Rhino Hunt Goes on Despite Death Threats [Annotated & comprehensive coverage]

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Jan 132014

PHOTO: Black Rhinoceros.

Editor’s Note: The capitalist anarchy and unevenness of the American media prevents us from drawing firm conclusions about the consistent quality (or superiority) of any mainstream media channel, but the following comments are worth noting in connection with this news item. Some of the points go beyond the mere question of media competency, spilling into questions of social and political policy, foreign policy, etc. Continue reading »

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