August Compassionate World Blog Round Up
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For all the up to date news from the horror of foie gras production and the importance of making peace with nature, to what our roads tell us about biodiversity loss and our campaign to stop Octopus farming, plus a whole lot more…
Opinion Articles
- Why our food choices can make all the difference in saving endangered elephants from extinctionThe use of palm products to feed industrial animal agriculture is pushing the Sumatran elephant to the brink of extinction
- Outrage over cruel foie gras at Olympics must prompt swift action from UKLike so many top sporting events, this year’s Paris Olympic Games has had plenty of highs and lows.
- Why humanity’s assault on nature is making pandemics more likelyHumanity’s destruction of the natural world is bringing us into contact with new species – and new viruses
- Why absence of dead insects on windscreens is sign of staggering changes to nature since 1970sThe current rate of extinction of species is up to 1,000 times higher than the average for the past ten million years
- Read scientists’ warnings on climate change to realise the need to make peace with natureDeep into election season and we’ve all been inundated with messages from politicians of every persuasion trying to woo our vote. Big issues include the cost of living, health, and the economy.
Blogs
- BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE: THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF EDUCATIONWhy We Must Invest in Education to Tackle Global Challenges
- ‘Something is wrong when chicken and chips is cheaper than a salad’10 Like on Social: ‘Something is wrong when chicken and chips is cheaper than a salad’ – Dame Joanna Lumley Last Friday, Joanna Lumley was back at the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford talking about the love she has for all… Read more: ‘Something is wrong when chicken and chips is cheaper than a salad’
- WHY ARE WE STILL BEING TOLD TO EAT MORE MEAT?Like on Social: The Impact of Government-Sponsored Meat Advertising on Health, Animals and the Environment Why are we bombarded with ads for products we already consume in abundance? This question becomes even more pressing when it comes to meat. After… Read more: WHY ARE WE STILL BEING TOLD TO EAT MORE MEAT?
- A Call for Compassion: What We Can Learn From Our Animal FriendsIt’s that time of year when we’ve had chance to recharge our batteries and spend time with family and friends, creating memories to take with us into the year ahead.
- 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 profound challenges and remarkable strides for animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and ethical food and farming.
- Achieving Milestones & Our Quest For A Kinder, More Compassionate World10 Like on Social: Philip reflects on the challenging and turbulent times, but also reasons for hope and the historic steps forward made in the past year, in our shared vision to drive meaningful, lasting change for farmed animals. This… Read more: Achieving Milestones & Our Quest For A Kinder, More Compassionate World
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Upcoming Speaker Events
– 1-3rd Oct: Eurogroup Conference in Brussels, Philip will be hosting in his role as President.
– 4th Oct: The Eastbourne Food Partnership Summit, Philip will be the keynote speaker
– 21st Oct: Good Farm Animal Awards in Paris
– 19th Oct: Caring Farmers Congress at Utrecht University in Netherlands, Philip will deliver the keynote
– 22-23rd Nov: Sustainable Food Conference in Somerset: Philip will be delivering the keynote