Vol. 8 Issue 6, July 15, 2026

Letter from the President

Plastic Progress or Plastic Paralysis?

This article explores the growing global plastic crisis, highlighting why recycling alone cannot keep pace with rising plastic production and calling for stronger efforts to reduce unnecessary plastics and improve waste management.

More Than Companionship: How Dogs May Improve Human Well-Being

Dogs enrich our lives in countless ways, but studies indicate that dog ownership is associated with improved cardiovascular outcomes and longer survival after major heart events. Explore what the science says in this article. READ

Counting America’s Captive Tigers

How many captive tigers are actually living in the United States? Our latest article explores why, despite advances in wildlife conservation, the U.S. still lacks a reliable count of captive tigers, and why that gap has important implications for animal welfare, public safety, and conservation policy.  READ