Humane Issues in the News

Each week we round-up the news you need to know about humane issues, from human rights and environmental preservation, to animal protection, to media and culture, to activism, education, and changemaking.


Experiment in "catch share" system for Pacific NW fisheries (via Oregonian) (8/11/12)

Nature preschools growing in popularity (via NewHampshire.com) (8/11/12)

What's the best way to dispose of unused drugs? (via Mother Jones) (July/August 2012)

"Study finds greening vacant lots reduces overall crime" (via Treehugger) (8/11/12)

"Scientists finally conclude nonhuman animals are conscious beings" (commentary) (via Psychology Today) (8/10/12)

Study says worldwide demand for water outstrips supply (via Common Dreams) (8/9/12)

"Boy rallies restaurants to recycle used crayons for schools in need" (via Good News Network) (8/7/12)

Report shows how Americans would "slim down" public education (via Thomas Fordham Institute) (8/2/12)

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