Thousands protest Enbridge pipeline in Canada
In Canada, thousands of protesters flooded the lawn of the British Columbia Legislature building in Victoria for a "Defend Our Coast" demonstration.
Texas farmers face off against Keystone pipeline
But there is an outcry among Texans who do not want pipelines snaking along their property - and who fear the environmental risks of potential spills.
Bear rescue center faces risk of profit-driven shutdown
A bear rescue center run by Asian-focused (with a headquarters in Hong Kong) charity group Animals Asia faces an eviction from Tam Dao National Park in Vietnam.
Historic vote to end “bear farming”
In a historic move, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature voted at its World Congress in Jeju, South Korea to phase out bear farming.
