Browsing All Posts published on »April, 2011«
European hunters slaughter ‘protected’ migrating birds
Today (30th April), an article was published in The Independent titled ‘Why an ancient symbol of love is heading for an unhappy ending’. ‘… the turtle dove, the ancient symbol of true love and fidelity, has disappeared from nearly half its nesting sites in Britain in the past 20 years. The headlong decline of the […]
new film: ‘What to eat’
April 30, 2011
On the 29th April, an item was posted on the Worldwatch web-site about the launch of a new short film, titled ‘What to eat’ and subtitled ‘The environmental impacts of our food’. This has been produced by US campaigning group Farm Sanctuary as part of their Plate to Planet project. The film is narrated by […]
‘Rabbit battery farms could return to UK’
April 30, 2011
Yesterday (29th April), an item was posted on guardian.co.uk titled ‘Rabbit battery farms could return to UK’. ‘… Planning applications for at least six rabbit battery farms have been lodged with local authorities across the UK. The intensive farms, which would be the first for rabbits in the country in 15 years, have been proposed […]
the global livestock industry: ‘environmental catastrophe’
April 29, 2011
Today (29th April), an item was posted in the Making food the big issue blog on the web-site of the Worldwatch Institute, about the May/June 2011 edition of the Foreign Policy Magazine which is dedicated to food and agriculture. One article in the magazine is titled ‘How food explains the world’ and one section of […]
object NOW to proposed pig mega-farm
April 28, 2011
Today (28th April), Viva! sent an emailout to their supporters asking people to object to a second planning application for a pig mega-farm at Foston in Derbyshire; all objections must be received before the 13th May. ‘… We won round one, but now the people behind what would be Britain’s largest ever pig farm (which […]
‘Unnatural selection: what is killing America’s mammals?’
April 28, 2011
Today (28th April), an item was posted on the BBC news web-site titled ‘Unnatural selection: what is killing America’s mammals?’. ‘… if I was to ask you what is the single largest killer of animals, what would you answer? Other animals would be a good guess, as would disease, or maybe old age. But for […]
‘Which industries and activities emit the most carbon?’ – look at livestock
April 28, 2011
Today (28th April), an item was posted on guardian.co.uk, as part of ‘The ultimate climate change FAQ’, titled ‘Which industries and activities emit the most carbon?’. ‘… “Carbon” is shorthand for greenhouse gas emissions, including CO2, methane, nitrous oxide and F-gases. These gases are released by many different types of activity – not just the […]
‘Government must protect coasts and seascapes’
April 27, 2011
Today (27th April), an item was posted on thefishsite.com titled ‘Government must protect coasts and seascapes’. ‘… UK – The National Trust has joined campaign groups in an effort to encourage the Government to recognise Britain’s coasts and seascapes as more than just a view. More than 60 years after laws were passed to protect […]
‘Peta’s new “Want My Body?” poster views women as pieces of meat’
April 27, 2011
Today (27th April), an item was posted in the environment blog on guardian.co.uk titled ‘Peta’s new “Want My Body?” poster views women as pieces of meat’. ‘… Animal-rights group risks alienating supporters by using pornographic-style posters Peta appears to have a very simple strategy when it comes to campaigning for animal rights: generate as much […]
new Animal Health and Welfare Board proposed for England
April 27, 2011
Today (27th April), a news item was posted on thepoultrysite.com titled ‘Sharing responsibility for Animal Health, Welfare Policy’. ‘… UK – People affected by Government policy on animal health and welfare will for the first time make recommendations on those policies directly to Ministers, Agriculture Minister Jim Paice announced yesterday. A new Animal Health and […]
National Farmers’ Union: “big society badger cull”
April 27, 2011
Today (27th April), an article was published in The Guardian titled ‘This won’t be a “big society badger cull”. Bovine TB must be controlled’, written by the president of the National Farmers’ Union. ‘… The consultation by Defra to look at a safe, humane and effective badger control policy is a huge step forward for […]
‘CIWF urges a cut in meat intake to save the earth’
April 26, 2011
Today (26th April), a news item was posted on thepoultrysite.com titled ‘CIWF urges a cut in meat intake to save the earth’. ‘… UK – On Earth Day – April 22nd – Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) called for a revolution in our farming systems and diets, so that the Earth and its inhabitants can […]
‘U.S. businesses go meat free on Monday’
April 26, 2011
Yesterday (25th April), a news item was posted on climateactionprogramme.org titled ‘U.S. businesses go meat free on Monday’. ‘… Toyota and the U.S. Department of the Interior are the latest to join the famous line-up, which includes Paul McCartney, Gwyneth Paltrow and Oprah, cutting meat from their diets once a week. Sodexo, a food service […]
happy Easter! – 22nd-25th April
April 19, 2011
Easter is coming, and you may want to join in with the Christian festival/celebration of Spring and new life by consuming vast quantities of vegan hot cross buns and vegan Easter eggs… Buy your vegan chocolate Easter eggs from Animal Aid; go to their online store at www.animalaidshop.org.uk/easter.htm Buy vegan chocolate Easter eggs or alternative […]
labelling meat from animals not stunned before slaughter: MEPs to vote in June
April 18, 2011
On the 24th April, an article was published in The Observer titled ‘Plan to label ritually slaughtered meat angers religious group’ and sub-titled ‘MEPs’ initiative to label meat from animals that have not been stunned before slaughter will be voted on in June’. ‘… Consumers could be told whether the meat they buy comes from […]
‘Defra to remove problem monk parakeets from wild’
April 18, 2011
Yesterday (24th April), an item was posted on the BBC news web-site titled ‘Defra to remove problem monk parakeets from wild’. ‘… The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said the monk parakeet, originally from South America, was an invasive species. It announced control measures to either rehouse the birds, remove their nests, […]
World Day for Animals in Laboratories – 24th April
April 18, 2011
Today (24th April) is the World Day for Animals in Laboratories. This is a ‘UN recognised date to remember the many millions of animals worldwide who suffer and die in experiments each year’. ‘… Every year inside British laboratories, more than three million animals are subjected to experiments, ranging from testing industrial chemicals and drug […]
migrating birds in sharp decline
April 18, 2011
Today (24th April), an article was published in The Observer titled ‘Spring may lose song of cuckoos, nightingales and turtle doves’. ‘… Some of Britain’s most cherished spring visitors are disappearing in their thousands. Ornithologists say species such as the cuckoo, nightingale and turtle dove are undergoing catastrophic drops in numbers, although experts are puzzled […]
‘Which eggs should I buy?’ – don’t buy eggs!
April 18, 2011
Today (24th April), an article was published in The Observer Magazine titled ‘Which eggs should I buy?’ and sub-titled ‘How to be sure that the eggs you purchase are battery-hen free’. ‘… THE DILEMMA I like to feed my family eggs for protein (we eat little meat), but how carefully do I need scrutinise egg […]
Viva!’s cracked campaign: Easter day of action on 23rd April
April 18, 2011
Viva! have launched their cracked campaign, which will centre on an Easter day of action, on the 23rd April – ‘Viva! exposes cracks in the egg industry’. Viva! say: ‘… Our undercover investigators have been inside two of Britain’s biggest chick hatcheries. 40 million chicks killed every year in Britain. We discovered that up to […]
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