Tag Archives: Ethics and Public Policy

Unsound Science and Flawed Policies About Wolves

The USFWS’s decision to delist grey wolves has come under tremendous criticism, both for bowing to vested political and economic interests in the anti-wolf camp, as well as for being scientifically undependable. On the science matter, a group of scientists … Continue reading

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Countdown to Delisting Grey Wolves

For the past several weeks, I have focused on the Barred Owl Removal Experiment and its ethics review. Meanwhile, the countdown towards delisting grey wolves in the United States continues. Less than a month remains. You can find the proposals … Continue reading

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Journalistic Ethics and Outdoor Cats

Journalists are not devoid of opinions, insights and political commitments. Sometimes those serve to bring out salient features of a story, and call our attention to underserved issues. This is for the good and we should embrace a range of … Continue reading

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Outdoor Cats and Wildlife: Ethical and Policy Implications

Friday, 31 May 2013 @ 11:30 – 13:00 Humane Society of the United States 700 Professional Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20879 The management of outdoor cats is one of the hottest issues in animal welfare and wildlife conservation today. Arguments rage … Continue reading

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