Donald Trump’s celebration of ‘Gulf of America’ hides dead zone the size of WalesDonald Trump’s attempted renaming of the Gulf of Mexico shows he sees it as a symbol of national pride but beneath the waves lurks an…3d ago3d ago
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How factory farms produce ‘ghost’ food waste that could feed billions of peopleIn natural farming systems, cows eat grass and chickens peck for insects, turning things we don’t eat into food that we can. However in…Mar 10Mar 10
The day I made Joanna Lumley cry — and why it was worth itThe Absolutely Fabulous star’s spontaneous tears helped highlight the full horror of live animal exports, which were finally banned last…Feb 21Feb 21
‘Higher welfare’? Why we need to know more about horrifying reality of how food is producedBetter education for children about nature and better food labelling would go a long way to protect the planet, nurture our well-being, and…Feb 12Feb 12
Labour government’s ‘eat meat’ campaign flies in face of medical adviceWhile the NHS advises people not to ‘eat too much red, processed or fatty meat’, the Let’s Eat Balanced campaign says red meat is an…Jan 24Jan 24
Why modern-day Greyfriars Bobbies can teach humans about loyalty and compassionFor 20 days, two sheepdogs in Canada kept their flock safe after a wildfire forced the farmer to fleeJan 13Jan 13
From Banning Live Exports to Climate Action: Key Moments of 2024As we draw the curtains on 2024, it’s a fitting moment to reflect on our journey together through this column. This year has been one of…Jan 1Jan 1
Eight highlights (and lowlights) about our relationship with animals from 2024Considerable progress on animal welfare was made in 2024 but there is still much to doDec 27, 2024Dec 27, 2024
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