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Back to the Drawing Board: Rethinking Advocacy

New Blog Entry, HRC-Authored, Entered on 12/16/2008

In his recent es

say, "A Case for a New Green Politics," environmentalist James Gustave Speth argues that the environmental movement must be more aggressive and far-thinking in its approach. Speth, who is also dean of the Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, says there has been a lack of focus on "deeper approaches to change." Although the essay is primarily directed at environmentalists, it offers interesting challenges to the conventional wisdom that is also held by many animal advocates.

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3104

What is a Good Decision? Criteria for Environmental Decision Making

New Research Citation, Entered on 12/16/2008; Original Item from 2006

This article suggests six criteria for evaluating environmental decisions: human and environmental

well-being; competence about facts and values; fairness in

process and outcome; a reliance on human strengths rather

than weaknesses; the opportunity

to learn; and efficiency.

by Michigan State University

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3087

Gender and Environmentalism: Results from the 1993 General Social Survey

New Research Citation, Entered on 12/15/2008; Original Item from 1997

This article provides an in-depth examination of the 1993 General Social Survey results to explore the theory that women are more concerned than men when it comes to issues including environmental protection and animal rights.

by University of Tulsa; Winthrop University

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3086

Different Perspectives on Animal Rights

New Research Citation, Entered on 12/13/2008; Original Item from 2006

This paper addresses the issue of animal rights from the perspective of six different disciplines, including biology, ethics, history, law, physiological psychology, and religion. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the information is integrated in an attempt to generate new answers to questions about animal rights.

by Madonna University

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3085

Are Pill-Popping Turkeys a Danger?

New Research Citation, Entered on 12/12/2008; Original Item from 2008

Many experts are concerned that too much medicine is being given to farmed animals, which could result in residual antibiotics in meat consumed by humans and the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. A 2001 study estimated that about 24.6 million pounds of antimicrobials are used in farmed animals each year for non-therapeutic purposes.

by Los Angeles Times

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3080

Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Mountain Lions: A Public Survey of Residents Adjacent to Saguaro National Park, Arizona

New Research Citation, Entered on 12/11/2008; Original Item from 2005

This survey of Arizona residents found that there

is little knowledge but significant local support for preservation efforts directed toward mountain lions and that additional education is recommended for successful co-existence between humans and mountain lions.

by University of Arizona

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3082