Posts by Rebecca Niemiec
AHPC co-director featured on “All Beings Considered” podcast
AHPC collaborates on peer-reviewed study on public perspectives towards native bees and honeybees
New Peer Reviewed AHPC Study Examines the Role of Pets in Social Services and Human Health Services
A new Animal Human Policy Center study published in Human-Animal Interactions highlights how pets significantly shape people’s decisions about seeking healthcare and social services — and exposes major gaps in the systems meant to support them. Researchers from Colorado State University and the University of Colorado surveyed 285 healthcare and social service professionals, including physicians,…
Read MoreNew Research Shows The Impacts of Messaging on Public Support for Carnivore Protection Ballot Initiatives
At the Animal-Human Policy Center, we set out to test how different messages impact public support for carnivore protection ballot initiatives. Traditional wildlife stakeholders have increasingly used “ballot box biology” arguments—claiming wildlife decisions should be left to state biologists rather than the public. Our prior research suggested that this narrative may have contributed to the…
Read MoreAHPC co-director speaks on research about wolves in an event hosted by Colorado’s first gentleman
Colorado Sun article by Tracey Ross
Read MoreNew Research Shows Public Support for Bans on Octopus Farming in the EU and the UK
Industrial‑scale octopus farming is being developed in Spain, but little is known about how the public views it. To find out, researchers surveyed 14,131 adults across 13 EU countries and the UK, and also tested short, factual messages about the animal welfare, environmental, public health, and economic impacts of octopus farming. What we learnedMost people…
Read MoreProfessor co-hosts Aug 19 educational event on octopus farming
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Read MoreAugust 19th 10:30am – 12pm: The Risks of Octopus Farming, a Special Lecture at the Governor’s Residence
The Animal Human Policy Center hosted unique event at the Governor’s Residence at Boettcher Mansion, where leading explored the growing risks of commercial octopus farming and the urgent need for action. Watch a recording of Dr Jacquet’s talk here: https://youtu.be/mR9aob2Dbl4 📅 Date & Time:Tuesday, August 19th, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Location:Governor’s Residence at…
Read MoreNew Research Shows Strong Public Support for State Fur Bans in the Northeast
The Animal-Human Policy Center conducted research on public attitudes toward banning the sale of fur in four Northeastern states—Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. Our findings reveal a clear trend: a majority of residents support legislation to end the sale of new clothing and other products made with fur from animals raised on commercial…
Read MorePublic And Beekeeper Perspectives Towards Pollinator Conservation in Colorado
Objectives: Funders/Collaborating Institutions: CSU School of Global Environmental Sustainability (Funder), Butterfly Pavilion (Collaborating Institution) Products:
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