Vol. 8 Issue 3, April 20, 2026

Letter from the President

Too Small to See: Microplastics, Nanoplastics,
and Their Growing Reach

Microplastics and nanoplastics are rapidly spreading across the planet and into living systems, raising growing concerns about their environmental persistence and potential impacts on human and animal health.

Bird Declines as Indicators of Environmental Well-Being

Declining bird populations are more than a conservation concern—they are a warning signal that human-driven environmental changes are undermining ecosystem health, resilience, and ultimately human well-being. READ

Beyond Left and Right: The Politics of Animal Welfare

A new analysis explores how animal welfare transcends traditional left–right political divides, showing how it is shaped by a complex mix of ethical values, economic forces, public attitudes, and policy frameworks, and calling for more collaborative, cross-partisan approaches to improving the lives of animals. READ