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August 12, 2010
Federal Court Orders Toxic Pollution Case Against Huge California Factory Egg Farm to Proceed to Trial
A federal court in Sacramento has cleared the way for a lawsuit filed by The Humane Society of the United States along with several Lathrop, Calif., residents charging Olivera Egg Ranch, one of California’s largest egg factory farms, for its releases of high levels of the toxic gas ammonia into the community.
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August 11, 2010
World’s Largest Cruise Lines Hatch New Animal Welfare, Sustainability Initiatives
The world’s first- and second-largest cruise companies have joined the growing movement away from eggs from caged hens.
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August 4, 2010
Dairy
Most of the nine million dairy cows in the United States are confined either indoors or in dirt feedlots without a blade of grass. And all too often, they endure cruel and unnecessary mistreatment.
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August 4, 2010
The Humane Society of the U.S. Praises UFood Grill's New Animal Welfare Initiative
UFood Grill, a chain of fast-casual restaurants, has joined a growing national trend by switching to cage-free eggs.
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August 3, 2010
Shareholder Resolution Urges Tyson to Help Decrease Suffering of Pigs, Demonstrates that Company is Behind the Curve
The HSUS submitted a shareholder resolution asking Tyson to issue a report detailing its progress in moving away from pork from crated pigs.
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July 16, 2010
From Homeland to Wasteland: Part 4
David Kirby's book "Animal Factory" details many of the health and environmental risks of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), risks that he learned about firsthand from visiting states where CAFOs are causing problems.
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July 15, 2010
From Homeland to Wasteland: Part 3
David Kirby's book "Animal Factory" details many of the health and environmental risks of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), risks that he learned about firsthand from visiting states where CAFOs are causing problems.
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July 14, 2010
From Homeland to Wasteland: Part 2
David Kirby's book "Animal Factory" details many of the health and environmental risks of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), risks that he learned about firsthand from visiting states where CAFOs are causing problems.
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July 13, 2010
From Homeland to Wasteland
David Kirby's book "Animal Factory" details many of the health and environmental risks of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), risks that he learned about firsthand from visiting states where CAFOs are causing problems.
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July 12, 2010
The Wisdom of Words and Animals
Longtime animal advocate and HSUS supporter Patricia Haddock shares her inspiration to be kind to animals
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July 6, 2010
Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Landmark Egg Bill into Law
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed landmark legislation that protects animal welfare and food safety.
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June 30, 2010
Landmark Ohio Animal Welfare Agreement Reached Among HSUS, Ohioans for Humane Farms, Gov. Strickland, and Leading Livestock Organizations
A deal struck among The HSUS, Ohioans for Humane Farms, Ohio agriculture leaders and Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland will lead to major animal welfare improvements in Ohio on a raft of issues.
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June 26, 2010
Food Network Star Guy Fieri Joins Growing Cage-Free Movement
The HSUS praises Food Network star Guy Fieri for taking an important step to decrease animal cruelty.
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June 23, 2010
The Humane Society of the United States Urges Schwarzenegger To Sign Egg Bill into Law
The HSUS urged Gov. Schwarzenegger to sign a bill to require that shelled (whole) eggs sold in California comply with Prop 2's animal welfare and food safety standards.
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June 21, 2010
The HSUS to Address Krispy Kreme Executives About Sustainability, Animal Welfare at Company’s Shareholder Meeting
At Krispy Kreme's shareholder meeting, an HSUS representative will ask the company to switch to cage-free eggs.
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June 16, 2010
Le Cordon Bleu Hatches New Sustainability, Animal Welfare Initiative: Cage-Free Eggs
Le Cordon Bleu Schools has switched to cage-free eggs, garnering praise from The HSUS.
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June 16, 2010
HSUS Asks Federal Trade Commission to Block Egg Producer’s Claims About 'Humane' Treatment of 'Happy' Animals
The HSUS asked the FTC to stop Rose Acre Farms, the country’s second-largest egg producer, from making false and misleading animal welfare claims.
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May 26, 2010
HSUS Statement in Response to Ohio Dairy Farm Investigation
Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States, issued a statement in response to the release of an investigation by the organization Mercy for Animals into a dairy farm operation in Union County, Ohio.
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May 24, 2010
Sara Lee Hatches Cage-Free Egg Policy
Sara Lee has joined the national movement away from eggs from caged hens, prompting praise from The HSUS.
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May 20, 2010
The Faces Behind the Numbers
Books showcase the side of farm animals the public rarely sees
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May 20, 2010
New Safeway Policy and Academic Study Reveal Strong Consumer and Retailer Shift toward Cage-Free Eggs Driven by Prop 2’s Passage
Safeway further movement away from battery cage eggs--as well as a new study--illustrate the effects of Prop 2 on shifting the industry toward cage-free eggs.
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May 19, 2010
The Humane Society of the United States Urges McDonald’s Shareholders to Vote for Higher Animal Welfare Standards
At McDonald’s annual meeting Thursday, The HSUS will urge shareholders to approve its resolution encouraging the fast-food chain to decrease its use of eggs from caged hens.
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May 14, 2010
UCLA Hatches New Cage-Free Egg Program
The HSUS applauds UCLA's switch to cage-free eggs.
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May 10, 2010
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Announces Cage-Free Egg Policy
Einstein Noah—the nation’s largest operator of bagel bakeries—announced today a plan to phase in the use of cage-free eggs.
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May 10, 2010
Destin-Based Company Praised by The Humane Society of the United States for Hatching Cage-Free Egg Policy
Another Broken Egg of America, with 13 locations in four states, has announced that it will switch to cage-free eggs.
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