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Are animals good for us? Several studies suggest that our chances of picking up an animal disease are reduced if we are surrounded by a variety of species - the thinking goes that abundant animal life acts a pool that prevents the disease from jumping to people. Visit link: Saving species could keep humans healthy

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(Reuters Health) - A new study from Thailand suggests that extracts from turmeric spice, known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, may help ward off heart attacks in people who've had recent bypass surgery. Read the rest here: Turmeric extract may protect heart after surgery

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Although it's named Namdapha Tiger Reserve, conservationists had long feared that tigers, along with most other big mammals, were gone from the park in northeast India. Originally posted here: Camera traps discover tigers, elephants in "empty" forest park

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MEXICO CITY, Apr 13, 2012 (IPS) - So-called water schools, which educate communities on the resource and its links with the environment, gender and climate change, are helping to raise awareness on proper water management in Mexico, at a time of severe drought. Read this article: "Water Schools" Foster More Sustainable Habits in Mexico

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Much has been written and discussed recently on the subject of climate change in response to growing scientific evidence that has been assessed and disseminated in recent years by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Read the rest here: Tackling climate change: Adapt to changes at local levels but mitigate release of greenhouse gases

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The San Francisco Chronicle – Bob Egelko – Sunday, April 15, 2012 he stand-your-ground doctrine, which has vaulted into national prominence with the killing of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, isn’t limited to the two dozen states ... See the article here: California – Stand-your-ground the rule in state, courts affirm

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Plumas County News – April 11, 2012 Dan McDonald – Staff Writer Two weeks after local criminal justice officials complained about the county’s lack of support, two county leaders said they would do whatever it takes ... Read more: California – Plumas County leaders pledge support to AB 109 committee

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Pasadena Star-news – By Christina Villacorte Staff Writer – 04/14/2012 With the impending retirement of Steve Cooley, Los Angeles County is poised to have a new district attorney for the first time in 12 years. The June ... See more here: Highly competitive Los Angeles County district attorney race heats up

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By Dalina Castellanos, Los Angeles Times – April 14, 2012, 8:13 p.m. The fight against the death penalty is gaining momentum, opponents of the practice say, with Connecticut’s decision this month to abolish capital punishment making ... Original post: Fight against death penalty gains momentum in states

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By Hanna Liebman Dershowitz – 04/15/2012 – The Press-Telegram At first glance it looks like a classic pass-the-buck scenario. Faced with severe state prison overcrowding and such poor conditions of confinement that the U.S. Supreme Court ordered ... Read more from the original source: California – Op Ed: Realignment is a chance for state to rethink incarceration