Shawna Benston Mercurio

Petroleum coke, or petcoke, is a byproduct of refining heavy oils like those that come from the tar sands in Canada and would be transported by the Keystone XL pipeline. Petcoke, when burned like coal, is one of the dirtiest fuels in the world, resulting in greater greenhouse gas emissions than

This video shows a tiger being abused during China's May Day Holiday (May 1st) at a city zoo in eastern China.  No animal deserves to be treated this way.  In the video, two uniformed men repeatedly slap the tiger and jump on its back for the tourist "show".  Please sign the petition today and ask

Join us and tell Harry Reid and John Boehner, it's time to roll up their sleeves and get busy. Defund the USDA's Wildlife Services, and instead spend our precious tax monies on food, safety, and our beautiful National Parks.     More information:   Read ABC's recent report that shows

As you read this, hundreds of animals have their foot, shattered and mangled in a foothold trap, or are slowly choking to death in conibear traps. Thousands of animals are suffering unthinkable pain and anguish, EVERY DAY. They're frightened beyond hope, and in horrible pain. Their savior will show

The National Geographic is circulated to over 4 million people in the United States every year [1].  When I receive my magazine each month in the mail it breaks my heart to see it packaged in plastic, knowing that the only option is to throw the bag away.   Currently, National Geographic