Why are animal sentience laws important? World Animal Protection – International Animal Rights Day is a call to action urging everyone to rethink their attitudes toward animals and build a more compassionate society.An annual event honoring animals as sentient beings who deserve the same protections as
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“Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage” Food and Agriculture Organization of the U.S. – Celebrated annually, World Soil Day underscores the importance of standardized soil data and supporting informed decision-making on sustainable soil management for food security and climate change mitigation and adaptation.Soil is more than
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Protecting Our Endangered Species Discovery – World Wildlife Day reminds us of the urgent need to step up the fight against wildlife crime and human-induced reduction of species, which have wide-ranging economic, environmental and social impacts.People everywhere rely on wildlife and biodiversity-based resources to meet our
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Bringing awareness to the need for sustainable fishing practices and measures Food and Agriculture Organization of U.S. – World Fisheries Day highlights the importance of sustainable stocks of fisheries in the world and make a true difference in working conditions for the community. Today, aquatic systems
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Keep freshwater dolphins safe and free! Whale and Dolphin Conservation – Dolphins are graceful, playful, and intelligent animals, making them fan favorites, and International Freshwater Dolphin Day helps raise awareness of river dolphins who receive far less attention than their ocean-dwelling cousins. Freshwater dolphins don’t have
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Celebrate this cuddly Australian marsupial during International Wombat Day! Australian Conservation Foundation – Arguably one of Australia’s cuddliest looking critters, wombats are more than just a cute face and these furry marsupials are the poster child for “don’t judge a book by its cover.” The wombat
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Right to foods for a better life and a better future FAO of the United Nations – Food is a basic human right, and the challenge of hundreds of millions of people worldwide facing hunger is universal access to enough diverse, nutritious, affordable, and safe foods.‘Foods’
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Veterans Day Teachers Resource Guide U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – As Veterans Day approaches, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Day National Committee wants to help your students connect with Veterans, as well as service members now on active duty, with this
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World Migratory Bird Day 2024: Protect Insects, Protect Birds U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service – Bird migration is a complex behavior that serves various ecological, evolutionary, and survival purposes. The Migratory Bird Program works with partners to protect, restore and conserve bird populations and their habitats
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It’s Time to Find the Pup of Your Dreams! Adopt a Pet – October is the perfect time of year to consider bringing home a new furry family member from your local shelter during Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!Whether you’re on the search for a star
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