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Commentaries

Birding’s Tragic Blind Spot

Humans love to watch birds in nature. So why do we ignore the lives of the birds destined for our plates?
November 7, 2025
by
John Yunker
Humans love to watch birds in nature. So why do we ignore the lives of the birds destined for our plates?
Commentaries

Troubled Waters? Aquaculture’s Intersecting Animal, Human, and Environmental Harms

Aquaculture is not the sustainable or ethical solution to food insecurity that industry or governments claim, nor is it a sound alternative to animal factory farming or wild-caught fishing.
October 22, 2025
by
Amy P. Wilson
Aquaculture is not the sustainable or ethical solution to food insecurity that industry or governments claim, nor is it a sound alternative to animal factory farming or wild-caught fishing.
Extinction Countdown

‘We Can Be That Voice’ — Building Community Through Bold Protests

Animal-rights activists come together in San Diego to stand up for tortured animals and hope others will follow.
March 5, 2025
by
John R. Platt
Animal-rights activists come together in San Diego to stand up for tortured animals and hope others will follow.
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News

Fear of Nature, Love of the Ocean, and Other Links From the Brink

We’ve got the word on an important new treaty, a victory against ag-gag laws, and two new threats to the massive Andean condor.
March 10, 2023
by
John R. Platt
We’ve got the word on an important new treaty, a victory against ag-gag laws, and two new threats to the massive Andean condor.
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Arts

Moby: Veganism, Skepticism and Punk Rock

The musician’s new documentary, Punk Rock Vegan Movie, shines a light on a hidden history of the animal-rights movement.
March 8, 2023
by
John R. Platt
The musician’s new documentary, Punk Rock Vegan Movie, shines a light on a hidden history of the animal-rights movement.
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Wildlife

In Ukraine, Saving Wildlife Harmed by War

For Ukrainian activists, rescuing the dogs of war — not to mention the cats, swans, bats, bears and other wildlife — often means putting their own lives on the line.
February 21, 2023
by
John R. Platt
For Ukrainian activists, rescuing the dogs of war — not to mention the cats, swans, bats, bears and other wildlife — often means putting their own lives on the line.
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News

Good News for Bears, Birds, Whales and People

This month, Links From the Brink looks at several conservation success stories and shines a light on new tools to fight pollution.
December 9, 2022
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John R. Platt
This month, Links From the Brink looks at several conservation success stories and shines a light on new tools to fight pollution.

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