Flagstaff mandates that shielding be placed on outdoor lighting so that it doesn’t project skyward. There are also limits on the lumens of light allowed per acre of land.The result is a starry sky visible even from the heart of the city. Flagstaff’s Buffalo...

An end to puppy farming and a possible ban on the use of electric shock dog collars are being promised as part a raft of government proposals to improve animal welfare.Plans include a ban on trail hunting in England and Wales, a practice which...