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SUSREG 2024: progress on climate in banking and insurance supervision but nature loss remains neglected despite dangerous “tipping” points

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[ad_1] With the launch of its SUSREG assessment 2024 today, WWF´s Greening Financial Regulation Initiative (GFRi) urges the financial regulatory sector to take faster, collective action in the face of increasing nature loss that may trigger irreversible “tipping points”. The WWF Living Planet Report 2024 indicates a catastrophic 73% decline in the average size of […]

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Free Kshamenk: Demand the Release of Argentina’s Only Captive Orca and End Cetacean Captivity

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The plight of captive marine animals has become an urgent issue worldwide, as growing awareness highlights the profound physical and psychological suffering these creatures endure. Among the most heartbreaking cases is that of Kshamenk, the only captive orca in Argentina, who has been confined at the Mundo Marino Aquarium in Buenos Aires for most of

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Wild Dolphins Found with Microplastics in Their Breath A New Study Reveals

Dolphin Outlook, Oceana, SAN News, Wildlife & Racing Extinction /

In a groundbreaking study published in PLOS One, scientists have uncovered the presence of microplastics in the exhaled breath of wild bottlenose dolphins off the southeastern coast of the United States. This research marks the first evidence that marine mammals may inhale these harmful particles, raising concerns about their potential health effects. Understanding Microplastics Microplastics

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The Ethical Quandary of Animal Captivity: A Deep Dive into the Issues Surrounding Aquariums and Zoos

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The captivity of animals in aquariums and zoos has long been a contentious issue, drawing criticism from animal welfare advocates, scientists, and the general public alike. This extensive expose delves into the core reasons why keeping animals in captivity is considered problematic and explores potential alternatives for promoting animal welfare. 1. Lack of Space One

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A Global Initiative to Protecting Whales Through Legal Personhood, Championed by Indigenous Leaders

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Indigenous leaders from New Zealand, Tahiti, Tonga, and the Cook Islands have come together to sign a treaty granting legal personhood to whales. This significant step, spearheaded by Māori conservationist Mere Takoko, aims to exert pressure on governments to take more substantial actions in safeguarding these majestic sea mammals. “What we aim to accomplish here

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Deserted Establishment. Deprived Dolphins.Empty The Tanks.

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Over the past 12 years, the Empty The Tanks event has evolved from a local initiative into a powerful global movement, uniting advocates from all corners of the world in a common cause: standing up for the rights and welfare of dolphins and whales. With 64 events held across 20 countries, Empty The Tanks has

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