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Agreement on Global Whaling Far from Secure

Spiegel Online reports here: Many would like to see an outright ban on whaling. A compromise agreement to be considered later this month could allow even more of the majestic marine mammals to be hunted. Germany is expected to oppose the deal.

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Whaling plan draws greens’ anger

BBC News reports here: Proposals to limit whaling quotas draw fire from environmental groups, though some catches would fall.

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Whaling 'worsens carbon release'

BBC News reports here: A century of whaling may have released more than 100 million tonnes – or a large forest’s worth – of carbon into the atmosphere, scientists say.

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