Why Rainforest Survival Is a Human and Animal Rights Emergency

On December 5, The Humane Herald examines the accelerating destruction of the world’s rainforests—and the political and economic systems driving it. From Indigenous displacement to mass extinction, rainforest collapse is not a natural disaster but a policy choice. A humane future demands abolition of the industries fueling this crisis.

Cheetahs, Conservation, and the Politics of “Charismatic” Wildlife

On World Wildlife Conservation Day and International Cheetah Day, The Humane Herald examines the crisis facing cheetahs and the global systems driving wildlife decline. Beyond charismatic species, true conservation demands dismantling the industries and worldviews that treat animals as resources rather than beings with rights.

Why Does the Annual Harp Seal Slaughter Continue?

The Canadian seal slaughter began off the coast of Newfoundland this year on March 28th. This is two weeks earlier than usually allowed, as climate change is affecting the seal population. With disappearing ice, Canadian seal hunters are worried that there will be fewer seal pups to hunt, so the Canadian government has allowed the killing of pups as young as 4 weeks this year instead of the usual 6.

Sea Level Problem Much Worse than Previous Estimates: Report

A new report suggests that sea levels will rise as much as five feet in but a single century.  Not … More