Archive for June, 2010
“Appalling” new footage of Norwegian whaling shows why ban must remain in place
Footage released by animal protection groups today (15th June) shows the brutal reality of whaling in Norway, and demonstrates why the international ban on commercial whaling must be enforced – not lifted.
As the International Whaling Commission (IWC) prepares to vote on a controversial proposal to lift the ban on commercial whaling, the World Society for the Protection [...]
Undercover investigation into puppy trade broadcast on Dutch TV
A major undercover investigation into the European puppy trade has been broadcast by Dutch TV Channel SBS6 as part of its “Undercover in Nederland” series. The complex 18 month project – which involved investigators infilitrating the puppy breeding industry in a number of countries - was carried out by Ecostorm on behalf of IFAW Netherlands.
You can view the [...]
Sting on illegal shellfish gang reveals ‘national problem’
Our taste for shellfish is leading to exploitation of UK shores by criminal gangs, putting human health and fragile environments at risk, an Ecostorm news piece for The Ecologist reveals.
