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AWI Lauds New Legislation to Curb Wildlife-Human Disease Transmission
Washington, DC—The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) endorses legislation introduced today, the Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2020, which seeks to prevent future pandemics by addressing...
After Santa Anita Deaths, Horseracing Integrity Act Passes House to Protect Thoroughbreds
Washington, DC—The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) commends the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Horseracing Integrity Act (H.R. 1754) today. This bill aims to...
AWI Offers Free Animal-Friendly Lesson Plans, Publications for Virtual Back to School
Washington, DC—As many teachers virtually welcome their students back to school this month, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) offers a variety of free digital educational...
NOAA Imposes Strong Restrictions on Aquariums’ Import of Captive Belugas for Research
Washington, DC—The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and other animal and environmental protection groups applaud the Department of Commerce’s decision to prohibit Mystic Aquarium from breeding...
Norway’s 2020 Whaling Season is Deadliest in Years
Washington, DC— Norwegian whalers slaughtered more whales in 2020 than in each of the last three years, according to statistics released today by the Fishermen’s...