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Memories of a Moratorium: Rundown of the 64th International Whaling Commission Meeting

Offbeat (tags: animals, environment, protection, wildlife )

Cher
- 317 days ago - greenerideal.com

Based on the position of the United States delegation under direct orders from the Obama administration at the most recent meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting in Panama City, Panama, there has been a lot of change, but, it's

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Erin R. (125)

Wednesday July 11, 2012, 9:00 am
Thanks for the article.

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Toni A. (188)

Wednesday July 11, 2012, 10:24 am
thanks Cher

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Nyack Clancy (1668)

Wednesday July 11, 2012, 1:16 pm
noted

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Beka C. (47)

Wednesday July 11, 2012, 3:45 pm
Disgusting:
"The group went on to report that the United States fully supported the request by Greenland for an increase its ASW quota to kill up to 1,326 minke, fin, humpback, and bowhead whales over the next six years, despite the fact that the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS), in a joint effort with the Animal Welfare Institute, released a report that found that large amounts of whale meat was on sale"
WHY DO WE CRITICIZE OTHERS WHEN WE ACT SHAMEFULLY?

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