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India’s Supreme Court Bans Tiger Tourism Across Country
In a major boost to tiger conservation in the country, India’s Supreme Court, in a landmark judgement delivered on July 24, banned tourism in the country’s 41 tiger reserves.
Wild Birds ‘Smuggled’ From Solomon Islands To SE Asia
A new study has revealed that tens of thousands of wild birds exported from the Solomon Islands have been laundered into the global wildlife trade by declaring them as captive-bred.
Young Pakistani Doctors Strike In Lahore Against Working Conditions
Thousands of young doctors in Pakistan’s Lahore city have gone on strike since June to protest against poor pay and work conditions in hospitals.
South Korea Does U-Turn On ‘Scientific’ Whale Hunt
South Korea announced last week that it may abruptly scrap plans to hunt whales for 'scientific' purposes.
South Korea To Resume Whale Hunt, Practice Stopped Since 1986
The Republic of Korea announced last week its plans to hunt whales under a loophole in an international treaty that allows for so-called 'scientific whaling.'
Chinese Government To Take Shark Fin Soup Off Menu
In what could be a turning tide for the global shark conservation effort, China's State Council has declared that within one to three years it will stop serving shark fin soup at official receptions.
Ex-NPCIL Chief Elected Chairman Of WANO Tokyo Center
At a recent Governing Board meeting, ex-NPCIL chief Dr. Shreyans Kumar Jain was elected chairman of the World Association of Nuclear Operators Tokyo Center.
Australia Creates World’s Biggest Marine Park
Australia's oceans will be protected by the world's largest network of marine reserves, announced Environment Minister Tony Burke on Thursday last week.
Feeling Safe Again After Fukushima
The government has to be more transparent in its policies and communicate them better to the public, says a Japanese scientist one year after the Fukushima nuclear plant accident.
