Environment And Society News

"Texas Residents Rally Against Proposed Mega Monkey Research Facility"

Residents of Brazoria County, Texas, are protesting against Charles River Laboratories' proposal to build a large primate research facility housing 43,000 monkeys, citing concerns over noise, disease spread, and property value impacts. The site is near protected lands, and PETA has been actively opposing the project. Local officials have urged state and federal agencies to deny permits for the facility, which is currently on hold after the company admitted to poor community engagement.