On Jane Goodall’s legacy of hope, why soil matters in Earth’s recovery, how your action transformed the lives of animals and our planet, plus lots more news and stories.

Opinion Articles

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  There’s a glaring omission in the SNP’s climate change plan. Why are they so scared?
  The Scottish Government appears gripped by political hesitancy over persuading people to eat a healthier and more climate friendly diet
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  Ending the cruellest practices in farming makes financial as well as moral sense
  High animal welfare standards are increasingly a mark of quality in global food markets
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  Jane Goodall’s legacy of hope in a fragile world
  Intensive farming, not sewage, is the biggest threat to our waterways – and it’s time for action
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  Sewage in rivers is a real problem. But it’s not even the biggest source of pollution
  Intensive farming, not sewage, is the biggest threat to our waterways – and it’s time for action
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  Why Soil Is the Frontline of Earth’s Recovery
  The COP30 climate change summit in Brazil highlighted the importance of the Amazon to us all

Blogs

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  My life on a legendary soap
  I’ve known Graham Harvey for many years and long admired his gift for spotting pioneers long before others do
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  WHAT BIG CHICKEN DOESN’T WANT YOU TO SEE
  4 A comedian’s quest for answers reveals what lies behind cheap chicken Would you put your health on the line to make a point? Well, comedian Mo Gilligan did just that for his new Netflix documentary Big Chicken. On a… Read more: WHAT BIG CHICKEN DOESN’T WANT YOU TO SEE
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  WELCOMING COMPASSION’S NEW GLOBAL AMBASSADOR, LEAH GARCES
  I am pleased to announce the return of Leah Garcés to Compassion in World Farming as our Global Ambassador. 
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  WHEN THE MARSH HARRIERS DISAPPEARED
  How This Year’s Record-breaking Summer Has Taken More Than Rain
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  A RIVER’S RIGHT TO BE A RIVER AND WHY IT MATTERS TO US ALL
  15 From animal sentience to nature’s rights, a new idea is taking hold On a sunny Sunday, a crowd gathered on the banks of the River Wye to witness an extraordinary spectacle. A towering puppet Goddess of the Wye presided… Read more: A RIVER’S RIGHT TO BE A RIVER AND WHY IT MATTERS TO US ALL
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  THE END OF THE CAGE AGE IS NOW FINALLY IN SIGHT
  A million voices, years of persistence, and a promise that may finally be kept Imagine a world where you didn’t have to think about whether something on a supermarket shelf is okay or not. Where the only choices were good,… Read more: THE END OF THE CAGE AGE IS NOW FINALLY IN SIGHT

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Upcoming Speaker Events

• 21^st March 2026: In conversation with Chris Packham CBE, Oxford Literary Festival, Oxford
• 21st March, 2026: A panel comprised of Chris Packham CBE, Issy Tree and Philip will be discussing the value of Nature
• 27^th May, 2026 at 4pm: Hay Festival: Philip will be speaking alongside Deborah Meaden and Andy Cato on a panel chaired by Sean Fletcher