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March 11, 2009

 

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The Environmental Food Crises: Environment's Role in Averting Future Food Crises

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 3/10/2009; Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

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This report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) outlines a seven-point plan to reduce the risk of hunger and rising food insecurity in the 21st century.

by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3182

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Laying the Groundwork for Public Participation in Cougar Management: A Case Study of Southwestern Oregon

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 3/9/2009; Original Item from 2002

 

 

 

 

As the subject of ongoing controversy in Oregon, this study explored public opinion about cougar management. The majority or respondents believed that major decisions about cougar management should be made by experts and citizens together.

by University of Oregon

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Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3177

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How Meat Contributes to Global Warming

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 3/8/2009; Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

Pound for pound, beef production generates greenhouse gases that contribute more than 13 times as much to global warming than gases emitted from producing chicken. For potatoes, the multiplier is 57. Beef consumption is rising rapidly, both as population increases and as people eat more meat. Producing the annual beef diet of the average American emits as much greenhouse gas as a car driven more than 1,800 miles. [Excerpted from website]

 

by Scientific American

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3172

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quiznos to Implement New Animal Welfare Policy

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 3/7/2009; Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

The U.S.-based fast food sandwich chain Quiznos has adopted a new animal welfare policy regarding source of the eggs, pork, and turkey products sourced by the company.

by MeatingPlace

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3170

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Participation in Wildlife Management: What Do Stakeholders Want?

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 3/6/2009; Original Item from 2004

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As public participation in environmental decisions has increased, natural resource management agencies have been challenged to involve stakeholders constructively in the resolution of a variety of contentious issues... Results suggest that quality stakeholder involvement processes use scientific information, have genuine influence on decisions, treat citizens fairly, and promote informative communication and learning. [summary excerpted from website]

by University of Vermont, Cornell University

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3176

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The English Pig Industry, First Report of Session 2008-09

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 3/5/2009; Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

This survey into the housing, feeding, and husbandry practices on pig farms in the United Kingdom shows t

hat more than one-quarter of British sows are kept outdoors and 35% no longer routinely clip the teeth or dock the tails of piglets.

by Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (House of Commons)

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3167

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free-Range Chickens More Prone to Disease

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 3/4/2009; Original Item from 2008

 

 

 

 

Based on a study by the National Veterinary Institute in Sweden, researchers found that chickens kept in litter-based housing systems, including free-range chickens, are more prone to disease than chickens that are kept in cages.

by National Veterinary Institute (SVA)

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3151