Tag: animals

An environmental group files intent to sue a salmon farmer for pollution off Maine's coast

PORTLAND, Maine -- An environmental organization has served a notice of intent to sue one of the world's largest aquaculture companies for violations...

Too many wild deer are roaming England's forests. Can promoting venison to consumers help?

WINCHESTER, England -- In the half-light of dusk, Martin Edwards surveys the shadows of the ancient woodland from a high seat and waits....

CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections

Federal health officials on Thursday called for more testing of employees on farms with bird flu after a new study showed that some...

Brazil fines meatpacking companies, including giant JBS, for buying illegally raised cattle

BRASILIA, Brazil -- Brazil's environmental agency has levied $64 million in fines against 23 meatpacking companies and their suppliers for buying and selling...

California’s commercial Dungeness crab season delayed again to protect whales

SAN FRANCISCO -- The start of the commercial Dungeness crab season in California has been delayed for the seventh year in a row...

Big offshore wind project proposed for New York as other sites are evaluated in 3 states

BRIGANTINE, N.J. -- Offshore wind energy projects in New York, New Jersey and Maryland are moving forward, as federal regulators examine the proposals...