Today (1st June), an item was posted on the BBC news web-site titled ‘UK butterflies continue to decline’. ‘… The British butterfly population is continuing a marked downward trend. This is according to a national survey which revealed that numbers of the insects fell by more than 20% between 2010 and 2011. The results, announced… [Read more…]
June 1, 2012
Today (1st June), the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) posted a news item on their web-site titled ‘John Mason MSP, calls for independent inquiry into the BUAV report on distressing animal experiments at Dundee University’. ‘… John Mason, Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP), has called for an independent inquiry into the… [Read more…]
June 1, 2012
Yesterday (31st May), Animal Aid posted a news item on their web-site titled ‘Queen urged to cut ties with charity that funds vivisection’. ‘… As the Queen approaches her Diamond Jubilee, Animal Aid is calling on the Sovereign to relinquish her position as patron of Cancer Research UK, a charity that funds a large amount… [Read more…]
May 31, 2012
Today (31st May), an item was posted on guardian.co.uk titled ‘Badger cull is a U-turn-in-waiting’. ‘… From Wednesday’s U-turn on buzzard control, let’s return to that U-turn-in-waiting, the government’s barmy badger cull in England. It is intended to curb the serious problem of TB in cattle. But there’s already a formidable case against the proposals… [Read more…]
May 31, 2012
Yesterday (30th May), the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) posted a news item on their web-site titled ‘BUAV raises concerns about the of use stray cats and dogs in experiments’. ‘… The BUAV is alarmed by the Government’s proposal to end the current protection granted to stray domestic animals, such as cats… [Read more…]
May 30, 2012
Today (30th May), an item was posted on the Canadian web-site brandonsun.com titled ‘Eating plant-based vegan diet prompts new cookbook with unusual fare’, which includes a recipe for almond milk and is about the new cookbook 350 best vegan recipes. ‘… In some circles, vegans are considered the purists of the vegetarian world because of… [Read more…]
May 30, 2012
Today (30th May), an item was posted on the BBC news web-site titled ‘Buzzard capture plans abandoned after “public concerns”‘. ‘… Plans which could have allowed some gamekeepers in England to capture buzzards and destroy their nests in order to stop them eating pheasants have been abandoned. Ministers said they would look at other ways… [Read more…]
May 30, 2012
Today (30th May), the League Against Cruel Sports (LACS) posted a news item on their web-site titled ‘Leading UK charities launch new web-site to help tourists avoid animal cruelty abroad’. ‘… Leading animal welfare charities, MPs, and species experts gathered for the launch of www.RIGHT-tourism.org – a new website to help tourists avoid supporting animal… [Read more…]
May 30, 2012
Yesterday (29th May), a news item was posted on guardian.co.uk titled ‘Tuna contaminated with Fukushima radiation found in California’. ‘… Bluefin tuna contaminated with radiation believed to be from Fukushima Daiichi turned up off the coast of California just five months after the Japanese nuclear plant suffered meltdown last March, US scientists said. Tiny amounts… [Read more…]
May 29, 2012
Today (29th May), an item was posted on oxfordanimalethics.com, the web-site of the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, titled ‘New collection on transhumanism’. This is about a new book called Beyond human, from animality to transhumanism. ‘… Two Centre Fellows, Dr Steven Shakespeare and Dr Claire Molloy (with Charlie Blake) have edited a new collection… [Read more…]
May 29, 2012
Today (29th May), the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) posted a news item on their web-site titled ‘BUAV welcomes confirmation of a legislative ban on the use of great apes in laboratories in the UK’. ‘… The BUAV has welcomed confirmation from the Government that it will enforce a legislative ban on… [Read more…]
May 29, 2012
Today (29th May), the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) posted a news item on their web-site titled ‘ECEAE granted leave to intervene on another REACH animal testing case’. ‘… The European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE), for which the BUAV is the secretariat, has been granted leave to intervene on another… [Read more…]
May 29, 2012
Yesterday (28th May), the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) posted a news item on their web-site titled ‘Brighton MP Caroline Lucas signs Cruelty Free International pledge to end animal testing for cosmetics’. ‘… Caroline Lucas, Leader of the Green Party and MP for Brighton Pavilion, has signed the international petition for a… [Read more…]
May 28, 2012
Today (28th May), an item was posted on telegraph.co.uk titled ‘Short-haired bumblebee reintroduced into Britain’. ‘… A species of bee extinct in the United Kingdom for almost a quarter of a century has been reintroduced to the wild - Around 100 short-haired bees (Bombus subterraneus) were brought across from Sweden to repopulate areas where it… [Read more…]
May 28, 2012
Yesterday (27th May), Manchester Animal Action posted an item on their web-site titled ‘National march and rally against vivisection at Newcastle University’s laboratories’. ‘… Yesterday saw the attendance of 60–70 activists from all over the UK for the National March and Rally against Newcastle’s Death Labs. As you may know, if you have been following the… [Read more…]
May 27, 2012
Today (27th May), an article was published in The Sunday Times newspaper (on p 8 of the News section) titled ’20 mounts of leading jockey die in 5 years’. ‘…A P McCOY, the top jockey whose mount Synchronised died in the Grand National, has had19 other horses die during or immediately after races since 2007,… [Read more…]
May 27, 2012
Today (27th May), an item was posted on guardian.co.uk titled ‘British veal poised for an “ethical” comeback’. ‘… TV farmer Jimmy Doherty promotes revival of rose veal to prevent ‘useless’ male dairy calves being shot at birth - As far as reputation goes, it’s up there with foie gras and shark’s fin. But a decade… [Read more…]
May 27, 2012
Yesterday (26th May), an item was posted on guardian.co.uk titled ‘How EU farming policies led to a collapse in Europe’s bird population’. ‘… New survey shows devastation to farmland birds caused by policies – and experts can see no sign of improvement - They have entranced generations with the beauty of their songs and glimpses… [Read more…]
May 26, 2012
Today (26th May), veganLaura posted a fab. vegan recipe on her Delightfully Vegan web-site titled ‘Roasted beet and grapefruit salad’. ‘… I think it is fair to say I am OBSESSED with salads. And grapefruit. I love thinking of different toppings and food combinations to plop on top of my bed of greens, and usually… [Read more…]
May 25, 2012
Today (25th May), the Canadian premiere of new documentary film ‘Confessions of an eco-terrorist’ will be held at the University of Toronto, and Peter Brown, the creator of the film, will be speaking. The film is about Captain Paul Watson of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Details at http://my.seashepherd.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=203&cid=1&ceid=428&cerid=0&cdt=5%2f25%2f2012 View trailer and read more on… [Read more…]
June 1, 2012
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