Don Lichterman

Climate, SAN News, Wildlife & Racing Extinction / /

Trump Delayed a Global Carbon Tax. Now He Wants to Finish the Fight — Inside the Battle Over a Climate Fee on Global Shipping Read More »

Climate, SAN News, Wildlife & Racing Extinction

Trump Delayed a Global Carbon Tax. Now He Wants to Finish the Fight — Inside the Battle Over a Climate Fee on Global Shipping

The fight over climate accountability has moved from smokestacks and tailpipes to the open ocean. After previously stalling momentum toward a coordinated global carbon pricing framework, former President Donald Trump is now reportedly seeking to escalate opposition to a proposed climate fee targeting the international shipping industry. According to emerging reports, American officials are drafting

Rescue Network, Lions, SAN News / /

Strong and Resilient: Nikola’s Story Continues at LIONSROCK — A Testament to Sanctuary, Survival, and the Power of Lifelong Care Read More »

Rescue Network, Lions, SAN News

Strong and Resilient: Nikola’s Story Continues at LIONSROCK — A Testament to Sanctuary, Survival, and the Power of Lifelong Care

In the world of wildlife rescue, survival is only the beginning. True success is measured in long-term wellbeing, in dignity restored, and in the quiet moments when a once-traumatized animal can finally live without fear. Nikola’s journey embodies that deeper definition of rescue. Rescued by FOUR PAWS International from a life of hardship, Nikola’s story

Recipes, Rescue Network / /

The BEST Mexican Street Corn (Elote Recipe): Smoky, Creamy, Tangy Street-Food Magic You Can Make at Home Read More »

Recipes, Rescue Network

The BEST Mexican Street Corn (Elote Recipe): Smoky, Creamy, Tangy Street-Food Magic You Can Make at Home

There are recipes that quietly live in your rotation, and then there are recipes that define it. Mexican Street Corn—known traditionally as elote—is the kind of dish that refuses to be background food. It is messy in the best way. It is smoky, creamy, tangy, and just spicy enough to keep you coming back for

Rescue Network, SAN News / /

Homeless Dog Pretended to Be Tough — But an X-Ray Revealed the Truth: Mario’s Rescue and the Urgent Reality of Street Survival Read More »

Rescue Network, SAN News

Homeless Dog Pretended to Be Tough — But an X-Ray Revealed the Truth: Mario’s Rescue and the Urgent Reality of Street Survival

On the streets, weakness can be fatal. For stray dogs, survival depends on appearing strong, alert, and unbreakable—even when they are carrying injuries that would bring most humans to their knees. That was the case with Mario, a homeless dog who tried to project resilience while silently enduring a devastating, long-untreated injury. It was only

Private Prisons, Prison Plantations, SAN News / /

Hunger as Punishment: How States Restrict SNAP Benefits for People on Probation — And Why Food Should Never Be a Tool of Control Read More »

Private Prisons, Prison Plantations, SAN News

Hunger as Punishment: How States Restrict SNAP Benefits for People on Probation — And Why Food Should Never Be a Tool of Control

In the United States, punishment does not always end at sentencing. For many people placed on probation, the penalties extend far beyond court supervision. They reach into housing, employment, voting rights, and increasingly, access to food. A newly added analysis titled “Hunger as punishment: How states restrict SNAP benefits for people on probation” on the

Bears, Rescue Network, SAN News, Stop Wildlife Crime / /

Then vs. Now: Runa & Kodi — From Orphaned Cubs in Ukraine to Thriving Brown Bears at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr Read More »

Bears, Rescue Network, SAN News, Stop Wildlife Crime

Then vs. Now: Runa & Kodi — From Orphaned Cubs in Ukraine to Thriving Brown Bears at BEAR SANCTUARY Domazhyr

Last April, in the remote wilderness of Ukraine, two tiny brown bear cubs were found alone. No mother.No protection.No realistic chance of survival. For two days, a local hunting station monitored the area, hoping their mother would return. She never did. At only a few weeks old and weighing just 5 and 7 kilograms, Runa

SAN News, Recipes / /

Eat Like a Baddie at B.A.D. Gyal Vegan: How One Atlanta Restaurant Is Turning Plant-Based Power Into a Cultural Movement Read More »

SAN News, Recipes

Eat Like a Baddie at B.A.D. Gyal Vegan: How One Atlanta Restaurant Is Turning Plant-Based Power Into a Cultural Movement

In a city celebrated for bold flavors and unapologetic creativity, one vegan restaurant is redefining what it means to eat with purpose. When People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) stopped by B.A.D. Gyal Vegan in Atlanta to connect with Chef Chyna and sample the restaurant’s now-famous plant-based “Voxtail,” it wasn’t just a food

Private Prisons, SAN News / /

Assemblyman Joe Danielsen Calls for Immediate Divestment From GEO Group — A Defining Moment for New Jersey’s Public Pension Ethics and Private Prison Accountability Read More »

Private Prisons, SAN News

Assemblyman Joe Danielsen Calls for Immediate Divestment From GEO Group — A Defining Moment for New Jersey’s Public Pension Ethics and Private Prison Accountability

New Jersey is once again at the center of a national reckoning over private prisons, immigrant detention, and the ethical responsibility of public pension investments. In a forceful letter sent today to Governor Mikie Sherrill, Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17), Chair of the Public Safety and Preparedness Committee, called for the immediate divestment of approximately $800,000

Climate, SAN News, Wildlife & Racing Extinction / /

Federal Safety Regulator Warns His Office Can’t Keep Up With Trump’s Alaska Oil Push — What It Means for Climate, Oversight, and the Future of U.S. Energy Policy Read More »

Climate, SAN News, Wildlife & Racing Extinction

Federal Safety Regulator Warns His Office Can’t Keep Up With Trump’s Alaska Oil Push — What It Means for Climate, Oversight, and the Future of U.S. Energy Policy

The collision between aggressive fossil fuel expansion and a downsized federal workforce is no longer theoretical. It is unfolding in real time. A federal safety regulator has warned that his office lacks the staffing capacity to effectively oversee the administration’s accelerated oil development agenda in Alaska. The concern is not abstract bureaucracy—it is about inspection

Animals & Wildlife Welfare, SAN News / /

What to Do With an Old Fur Coat, The Truth About Shearling, and Why Animal-Derived Fashion Is Facing Its Final Reckoning Read More »

Animals & Wildlife Welfare, SAN News

What to Do With an Old Fur Coat, The Truth About Shearling, and Why Animal-Derived Fashion Is Facing Its Final Reckoning

The fashion industry is undergoing a profound ethical reset. Once considered symbols of luxury and status, fur coats, leather jackets, and shearling-lined outerwear are now at the center of a global debate about animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and consumer responsibility. At Sustainable Action Now (SAN), we believe informed choices drive meaningful change. From closet clean-outs