Topic: Culture & Society

These species, among the first to be listed on the Endangered Species list, were recently removed. Scott McRobert, a professor of bioogy, isn't sure that's a good thing.

2007 has been a big year for removal of protected animals from the endangered species list. Three species native to North America that were among the first to be listed after the passage of the Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966 have been recovered and no longer need protection. In February, Canis lupus was delisted in certain areas of its range; in March, Ursus arctos horribilis was delisted; in July, Haliaeetus leucocephalus was delisted, making headlines.

Latin names notwithstanding, these animals are familiar to most Americans for their contributions to our collective folklore, native mythology, tall-tales and national identity: they are the gray wolf, Yellowstone grizzly bear and the American bald eagle.

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A new study led by Sarah Soule, professor of sociology at Cornell, and Brayden King, assistant professor of sociology at Brigham Young University, examines how organized public protest affects "abnormal stock price returns."

Corporate leaders at Dow Chemical, Cracker Barrel and Eastman Kodak have learned the hard way that public protests can drive down the value of an otherwise healthy stock.

We don't know what it's so satisfying to have fun at Martha Stewart's expensive. Maybe if she quit abusing the hired help, we'd feel more inclined to play nice...

Like a dinner of undercooked mystery meat, the controversy and comedy of Martha Stewart's stint in the can keeps repeating itself. The latest culprit is Martin Merianos, whose new cookbook, "Martha Cooks in Prison", serves up the queen of impeccable taste with a side of tawdry desperation.

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Celebrate World Animal Week year round.

From Michael Vick's indictment for dog fighting to Leona Helmsley naming a canine heir, the relationship between people and animals makes headlines. At the same time, millions of people who care about animals are quietly making a difference in their lives through the choices they make every day. In honor of World Animal Week, October 4 - 10, the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) offers ten tips to make the world a better place for animals, and people, too!

Three in four want city and local governments to take more action to reduce greenhouse gases.

On Wednesday, GfK Public Affairs and Media, a division of GfK Custom Research North America and the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies released the first installment of a new quarterly survey called the GfK Roper/Yale Survey on Environmental Issues. The first of its kind to measure public opinion of local government-led green initiatives, the survey found that a majority of Americans support a variety of city and local climate change policies to minimize the effects of global warming.

New virtual destination honors Halloween Hall of Fame members and highlights the history behind Halloween.

"He really should be in the Halloween Hall of Fame," remarked Harold Maxwell after hearing of the passing of Bobby "Boris" Pickett earlier this year. And with those words, the Halloween Hall of Fame was begun.

According to Gore, the profit motive may do more to aid to call to stop global warming than government edicts, rules and regulations.

Al Gore, the former vice president of the United States and leading environmental campaigner, says that market forces will play the pre-eminent role in the fight to combat climate change in an exclusive interview published by Euromoney.

“Bay could become paradise lost for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation,” says Larry Schweiger, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation.

A new report on the impact of global warming on the Chesapeake Bay calls for a major shift in how land is managed in the bay to protect the nation’s most prized hunting and fishing grounds.

Pet blessings are on the rise and happening in record numbers according to author and blessing of the animals expert, Diana L Guerrero. The author of "Blessing of the Animals" shares little know facts about the day when thousands of animals will gather at churches around the world in celebration of World Animal Day and the Feast Day of St Francis.

On October 4th creatures that slither, swim, walk, or fly will gather together to form peaceable kingdoms in locations across the world. It isn't some mass foray but an annual celebration known to some as the Feast Day of St Francis and to others as World Animal Day.

Doris Hamill's new book, "The Challenge of Why - A Secular Search for Human Purpose," uses science to find meaning in life.

Many of the deep questions of human existence find compelling, new answers in the just-published book The Challenge of Why - A Secular Search for Human Purpose, by Doris Hamill. This breakthrough work applies the power of modern scientific knowledge coupled with reason to address the kind of deep questions that have previously been approached only through religious belief.