Posted on Jun 19th, 2006
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Pro-whaling nations have won their first vote towards the resumption of commercial whaling for 20 years. The International Whaling Commission meeting backed a resolution calling for the eventual return of commercial whaling by a majority... More »
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Posted on Jun 17th, 2006
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By Michael Christie June 16, 2006 Japan suffered a resounding defeat on Friday at the International Whaling Commission, calming fears among conservationists that might finally win enough support in the world body to start attacking... More »
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Posted on Jun 16th, 2006
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Whales are still in danger. Since a global ban on whaling in 1985, Japan has continued to kill whales in the name of "scientific research." Yet legitimate scientists agree: there's no need to kill whales... More »
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Posted on Jun 12th, 2006
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By Richard Black Environment correspondent, BBC News website Pro-whaling nations look set to command a majority of the votes when the International Whaling Commission (IWC) annual meeting begins on Friday. Several countries which appear likely... More »
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Posted on May 29th, 2006
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Australia's environment minister began a last-minute lobbying tour of Pacific island states Tuesday in hopes of halting a bid by Japan and other whaling states to end a 20-year ban on commercial whaling. Environment Minister... More »
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