Whaling is still big in Japan
There is growing concern amongst some members of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) about Japan’s request to allow them to hunt a limited number of whales around some of its coastal towns. They are agreeing to stop hunting the endangered Humpback whale in exchange for this. New Zealand and Australia are especially up in arms about it. Greenland, Russia and Alaska also want to increase their quota for hunting whales. While many countries are oppose to whale hunting, there are some communities that depend on the whaling industry for their existence. This is another example of human interest conflicting with the environment.
Hunting a species out of existence will have wider implications, as it will affect other species both directly and indirectly. This seems to be the story of our age, our needs versus the planet. What we do now will have a long term impact on the planet. We should think carefully about the things we do. We as consumers can change everything through our spending habits. We should spend our money on ethical and environmentally sound products and services.
