The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has committed to contributing £75,000 towards Natural England’s hen harrier recovery work over the next three years, via its Legacy Fund. Three annual payments of £25,000 will aid Natural England’s objectives of winter roost monitoring, support and education around diversionary feeding, and the southern reintroduction of the species. The three-year agreement follows… Read more »
he new Animal Sentience Committee will now have to respect cultural traditions, religion, and heritage when scrutinising government policy following a successful amendment, which has been supported by BASC, to the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill. A group of 31 MPs proposed an amendment accepted by the government at the report stage of the Animal Welfare (Sentience)… Read more »
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People with high levels of iron and manganese in their diet are more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, scientists in Seattle have claimed. But the benefits of eating foods rich in these minerals outweigh the risks of developing the neurodegenerative disease, according to the author of the study, published in the journal Neurology. Harvey Checkoway… Read more »
The leaders of the United States and United Kingdom have been charged under international law with crimes against humanity in the recent Iraq war, according to reports. Belgian authorities pinpointed eight political leaders including US President George Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair in the lawsuits. It is unknown precisely whom launched the lawsuits… Read more »
