There is an interesting conflict going on over the new draft proposal by the International Whaling Commission which would allow limited commercial  whaling at levels significantly lower than currently practiced by Japan, Iceland and Norway.   Depending on who you listen to this is either a good thing – decreased levels of whaling or a very bad thing – continued whaling.    The coverage of the story reflects the divide. CNN reported – Proposal could save thousands of whales.  The  Telegraph took the other side – Endangered whales could be killed legally.    In the end, it may not matter, as thus far, the Japanese are rejecting the  proposal.

Japan harpoons whaling compromise