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CITES’s Last Chance to Save the Vaquita
London, England —As governments from around the world prepare to meet in Geneva this week, the fate of the critically endangered vaquita hangs in the...
New ESA Regulations Deliver Devastating Blow to Wildlife Conservation
Washington, DC —Today, the Trump administration released final regulations to gut critical Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections, just months after a U.N. report warned of...
Illinois Becomes Third State to Ban Sale of Animal-Tested Cosmetics
Washington, DC —The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and Cruelty Free International congratulate Illinois for joining California, Nevada, and more than 30 countries worldwide in banning...
Trump Administration Reauthorizes Wildlife-Killing ‘Cyanide Bombs’
Washington, DC —Earlier this week, the Trump administration reauthorized use of sodium cyanide in wildlife-killing devices called M-44s. These “cyanide bombs” received approval from the...
Shark Fins Remain on the Menu, Despite State Bans
Washington, DC —As Shark Week kicks off July 28, restaurants across the nation are contributing to the rapid decline in shark species by serving up...