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May 20, 2009

 

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Americans Support a Parrot's Right to Flight, National Poll Highlights Attitudes About Birds in Captivity

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 5/20/2009;

Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

A recent poll sponsored by Born Free USA found that many people recognize that parrots bred in captivity retain their wild instincts, including the desire to fly; 47% do not approve of the way parrots are kept in cages or that they are prohibited from flying.

by Born Free USA

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3257

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Truth Behind the Labels: Farm Animal Welfare Standards and Labeling Practices

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 5/18/2009;

Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

This report by Farm Sanctuary examines the labels on meat, milk and egg products and finds that although some farm animals handled under "certified" labeling schemes may suffer less than others, in totality their welfare is "still far from humane."

by Farm Sanctuary

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3255

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flu May Have Market Impact on Beef Producers

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 5/15/2009;

Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

Public focus and inaccurate references with respect to swine flu have devastated pork producers and experts predict impacts on all other meats as well.

by Feedstuffs

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3252

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Ways to Support HRC (without opening your wallet)

 

 

New Blog Entry, HRC-Authored, Entered on 5/14/2009

 

 

 

 

The economy is still in turmoil and times are tough for many people. If you'd like to support the Humane Research Council and our work to help animal advocates become as effective as possible, but aren't able to donate right now, there are still ways that you can help! Here are five quick and free ways you can support HRC by helping us build the animal advocacy movement.

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3261

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top Environmental Priorities Should be Air and Water Pollution

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 5/13/2009;

Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

The majority of those in the U.S.20say that they are paying attention to environmental issues, but only three in ten or fewer are paying a "great deal" of attention to these issues, including air pollution (31%), water pollution (30%), and water shortages (29%). About one-quarter (25%) say they pay a great deal of attention to combating global warming. Only two in ten adults say they pay a great deal of attention to the extinction of certain species (21%), deforestation (21%) and reducing their carbon footprint (20%).

by Harris Interactive

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3248