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Trump Administration Reauthorizes Wildlife-Killing ‘Cyanide Bombs’ Despite Strong Opposition
Washington, DC —The Trump administration announced today it will reauthorize the use of sodium cyanide in wildlife-killing devices called M-44s, rejecting overwhelming public support for...
Empower Future Leaders of the Animal Welfare Movement on #GivingTuesday
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is looking forward to Giving Tuesday—a global day of giving. Giving Tuesday (December 3 this year) is a perfect opportunity...
House Passes Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act to Protect Sharks from Cruel Finning
Washington, DC—The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) applauds the US House of Representatives for passing the bipartisan Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 737) today. The...
Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act Would Benefit Wildlife, People, Pets
Washington, DC —The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) commends House Appropriations Chairwoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) for reintroducing the Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act today. This bill...
New Recovery Plan Seeks to Ward Off Extinction of Taiwanese White Dolphin
Washington, DC —The Taiwanese government must act quickly to ban gill and trammel nets and stop development from further degrading the habitat of the critically...