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Kenai Wildlife Refuge hunting rules challenged in court

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By Mike Ross |
Posted: Mon 8:27 PM, Jan 06, 2020  | 
Updated: Tue 10:35 AM, Jan 07, 2020

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Hunting restrictions put in place within the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge three years ago were challenged in a lawsuit filed Monday by the State of Alaska.

The lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Interior and the Alaska Wildlife Alliance claims the rules, established in 2015 and 2016, are “an illegal federal overreach of the State’s authority to manage and conserve native wildlife, including on federal lands.”

The lawsuit claims the regulations “infringe on Alaska’s constitutional obligation to its citizens to provide a sustainable yield of State wildlife resources.”

The State of Alaska also claims “the federal agencies did not adopt these regulations for conservation purposes. Instead, the agencies sought to override statutory restrictions on federal authority to manage wildlife…

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Seattle woman’s tweet about South Carolina hunting tragedy sparks outrage

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A Seattle-area woman’s now-deleted tweet is being called repulsive and shameful. It made her a target with personal information being posted online.
Author: KING 5 Staff
Published: 6:46 PM PST January 6, 2020
Updated: 6:46 PM PST January 6, 2020

SEATTLE — In the aftermath of a South Carolina hunting accident, a Washington woman’s now-deleted tweet is being called repulsive and shameful.

On New Year’s Day, Kim Drawdy and his nine-year-old daughter, Lauren, were reportedly mistaken for deer and shot by a fellow hunter.

As soon as NBC News shared the article about the accident on Twitter, condolences came flooding in, but so did a comment attributed to a Seattle-area woman, Lana Kiossovski.

The comment listed under Kiossovski’s name said, “1.5 less MAGAbilly’s in the world. At least they died supporting their beloved 2nd amendment.”

The outrage was instant with angry comments directed at Kiossovski, and someone even shared her personal information online.

MyNorthwest published an article about it Monday, and Kiossovski’s connection to a Seattle business, Saint John’s Bar and Eatery.

KING 5 contacted Saint John’s Bar and Eatery and received a voice message from an employee who said, “The tweet author was reported as a co-owner. That is not the case. She has never been part of the ownership, management, operations, or employees engaged in our business. It really has nothing to do with the bar or the restaurant.”

The business’s website currently doesn’t mention her, but an internet archive search found as recently as this past November, Lana Kiossovski was referenced as a business partner who “spearheaded the effort to locate a suitable space.”

KING 5 attempted to contact Lana Kiossovski. Her husband told us the family was not able to comment at this time. He did say he is involved with Saint John’s Bar and Eatery, but his wife is not.

For now, the business’s Facebook page has been taken down and Kiossovski’s Twitter account has been deactivated.

Up to 23 feet long, the Chinese paddlefish was the giant of the Yangtze. And we killed it

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By Eric Cheung, CNN

Updated 3:04 AM ET, Tue January 7, 2020

https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/asia/chinese-paddlefish-extinct-study-intl-hnk-scli/index.html
UN report: 1 million species at risk of extinction
UN report: 1 million species at risk of extinction 02:54

Hong Kong (CNN)The Chinese paddlefish, one of the largest freshwater fish species which had survived for millions of years, has been declared extinct, according to new research by fisheries experts in China.

The giant species, native to the Yangtze River, could reach up to 7 meters (23 feet) in length and weigh as much as 450 kilograms (992 pounds). Known for its silver-colored body and long snout, it was last spotted by researchers in 2003.
Scientists now believe the giant fish completely disappeared in the wild between 2005 and 2010, after a recent basin-wide capture mission failed to find any proof of its existence.
The Chinese paddlefish, also known as the Chinese swordfish, was part of an ancient group of fish that was believed to…

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Helicopter gunners to kill Grand Teton park mountain goats

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Because shotguns will be blasting from helicopters to kill mountain goats in Grand Teton National Park during the coming week, a temporary area closure for the public is being implemented in the central part of the park.

The closure is slated for Sunday through Jan. 12 and is bounded on the south by the South, Middle, Grand Teton, Mount Owen and Teewinot Mountain peaks; on the west by the park boundary; on the east by the western shores of Jackson, Leigh, String and Jenny lakes; and on the north by Rolling Thunder Mountain and Eagle Rest peaks.

“No public access will be allowed in the area during this time,” the park said in a news release. “Signs will be posted at main access locations.”

The park was given the green light to remove the non-native mountain goats from the Teton Range in November. The purpose is to protect the isolated native bighorn sheep in the range.

The park estimates that the bighorn sheep herd is at about 100 individuals.

The mountain goat numbers have grown to about the same size in the last few years and compete with bighorn sheep for food resources and can be a threat by transmitting disease.

“In order to aid in the conservation of a native and vulnerable population of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in the Teton Range, the National Park Service is implementing a recently finalized management plan to remove nonnative mountain goats from the park via lethal and nonlethal means,” the news release said.

The park said “helicopter-based lethal removal efforts” will begin on Monday depending on the weather conditions and finding the animals. Qualified ground-based volunteers will not be used this winter, in order to expedite the operation, according to park spokesperson Denise Germann.

“Timing of the activities is planned when park visitation is low and will be concentrated in the area between Cascade and Snowshoe canyons where the majority of the mountain goats are located,” the park said.

The mountain goats migrated into the Teton Range from the nearby Snake River Range after they were transplanted there to provide hunting opportunities.

“The mountain goat population is currently at a size where complete removal is achievable in a short time. However, the growth rate of this population suggest that complete removal in the near future may become unattainable after a period of about three years,” the park said.

Burger King’s new plant-based Whopper isn’t suitable for vegetarians or vegans

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Burger King’s Rebel Whopper, which launched in the U.K. January 6, 2020
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Burger King has launched its plant-based Rebel Whopper in the U.K. — but vegetarians and vegans will probably turn their noses up at it.

The new Whopper, made available Monday to those who download the Burger King app, is “100% plant-based” but will be cooked on the same grill as Burger King’s regular beef Whopper burgers.

A disclaimer on Burger King’s U.K. website states: “The Rebel Whopper is plant-based; however, it is cooked on the same broiler as our original Whopper to deliver the same unique flame-grilled taste. Due to shared cooking equipment it may not be suitable for vegetarians.”

The Rebel Whopper is aimed at “flexitarians,” according to an emailed release from Burger King, and is made by Unilever-owned company The Vegetarian Butcher. It is the latest push by the fast-food chain, owned by Restaurant Brands International, to capitalize on the plant-based food trend — it announced in November that the Rebel Whopper would be made available in 2,400 locations in 20 European countries.

In the U.S., Burger King’s meat alternative Impossible Whopper grew restaurant visits, according to early research by Barclays in October. But it has attracted attention for not being vegan-friendly, because it too is cooked on grills where meat is also handled — a November lawsuit from a vegan customer accused Burger King of contaminating its meatless burgers.

Whether plant-based food has been cooked on the same grill as a meat burger makes “no difference” to those trying to cut down on their meat consumption, according to Toni Vernelli, head of international communications and marketing at Veganuary, who was quoted in a press release issued by Burger King U.K. on Monday.

“What does make a big difference to animals and the planet is when non-vegans choose a plant-based menu option, enjoy it and then order it again,” Vernelli added.

Burger King’s Veggie Bean Burger and Kids Veggie Burger are cooked separately, the company confirmed.

The Rebel Whopper patty itself is vegan, with its main ingredients being soy, wheat, vegetable oil, herbs and onion, according to a Burger King spokesperson, and it will be served in a bun with mayonnaise. But it is cooked on a grill that handles meat so it tastes like a regular Whopper, according to the company’s U.K. Marketing Director Katie Evans. “We wanted our first plant-based Whopper to replicate the indulgence and flame-grilled taste of the real thing as closely as possible,” she said in a press release.

9 Nutrition Tips for Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-reduce-carbon-footprint

Many people feel an urgent need to reduce their impact on the earth because of the catastrophic effects of climate change and resource extraction.

One strategy is to lower your carbon footprint, which is a measure of your total greenhouse gas emissions not just from driving vehicles or using electricity but also lifestyle choices, such as the clothes you wear and food you eat.

Although there are many ways to minimize your carbon footprint, making dietary changes is a good place to start.

In fact, some research shows that shifting the Western diet to more sustainable eating patterns could slash greenhouse gas emissions by 70% and water use by 50% (1Trusted Source).

Here are 9 simple ways to minimize your carbon footprint through dietary and lifestyle choices.

1. Stop wasting food

Food waste is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. That’s because…

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The Concession to Climate Change I Will Not Make

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I’ve never thought we should stop having children. But I will have to teach our son to wonder at the world before he learns to fear for it.

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Our first child was born at the end of August. I am not a young parent; I was born in 1974, and in the span of this one generation, global carbon levels rose by nearly twice as much as in all of human history before. I teach environmental law, so naturally people get around to asking whether my wife and I struggled with what it means to bring a child onto this troubled planet, and whether it is a good thing to do at all.

I take the point. James added his seven pounds, 10 ounces to a planet where humans and our…

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Coyote-killing contests face growing outrage, state bans

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A coyote in a field. (A coyote in a field. Karen Nichols/AP)
A coyote in a field. (A coyote in a field. Karen Nichols/AP)
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In mid-December, a hunting contest was held in central Arizona for the 11th year in a row. The team that killed the most coyotes won. The event’s name emphasized the goal: It was called the “Santa Slay Coyote Tournament.”

It might have been the contest’s final year. The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is now considering banning Santa Slay and other privately run derbies that target predators and animals typically hunted for their fur. While coyote hunting would remain legal year-round and with no bag limits, a proposed rule would draw the line at doing it for competition.

“We’re not looking for controversial things to get into,” Jim Zieler, the commission’s chairman, said in an interview. “But this is something that we needed to evaluate a…

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Teen rescued from embankment after squirrel hunting mishap

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https://www.newschannel5.com/news/teen-rescued-from-embankment-after-squirrel-hunting-mishap

Jan 05, 2020
Updated: 6:26 AM, Jan 06, 2020
By: Alexandra Koehn

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MT. PLEASANT, Tenn. (WTVF) — A teenager was injured after he fell down an embankment while squirrel hunting.

It happened near Old King Hollow Road. He was rescued Saturday evening by firefighters and emergency personnel who used ropes to get to the juvenile. According to firefighters, the teen was air-lifted to a local hospital. He’s expected to make a full recovery.

“Any time you go out in the woods, there’s the possibility that something could happen,” Barry Cross said, “It’s probably a good idea to always make sure that you let somebody know where you’re going, so that if you don’t come back at a certain time, they know to come looking for ya.”

Barry Cross work at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. He said hunters should take safety precautions during small game hunting season…

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Illegal Hunting And Bushmeat Trade Threatens Biodiversity And Wildlife Of Angola

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Illegal hunting and bushmeat trade threatens biodiversity and wildlife of Angola

Illegal hunting and bushmeat trade threatens biodiversity and wildlife of Angola

Hunting wild animals has been practised by humans for millions of years; however, the extraction of wildlife for subsistence and commercialisation has become a major biodiversity threat in recent decades. Meanwhile, over-exploitation is reported to be the second most important driver of change and biodiversity loss globally.

To assess the state of affairs, an international group of scientists, led by Dr. Francisco M. P. Gonçalves of the University of Hamburg in Germany, went on a roundtrip along the roads between five main Angolan cities. Their observations made it possible to conclude that, despite the existing legislation, as well as government efforts to handle poaching and bushmeat trade, currently there is no effective law enforcement mechanism to help dealing with the situation.

In their study, the team also states that Angola is one of the richest and most biodiverse countries…

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