March Compassionate World Blog Round Up
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For updates on animal welfare, bird flu, Joanna Lumley, global food waste and a whole lot more…
Opinion Articles
- Why the threat posed by bird flu is a ticking timebomb for humanityFarmers like Jerry and Emma Saunders understand the heartbreaking effects of a bird flu infection, but the disease could also be the source of the next major human pandemic
- How factory farms produce ‘ghost’ food waste that could feed billions of peopleIn natural farming systems, cows eat grass and chickens peck for insects
- The Vision for Agriculture and FoodThe European Commission recently published its Vision for the Future of Agriculture and Food.
- Ending the cage agePhilip Lymbery discusses the ongoing fight for a future where ethical farming, animal welfare and environmental sustainability work hand in hand to feed the world
- The day I made Joanna Lumley cry – and why it was worth itImagine working with a major celebrity and then finding that you’ve made them cry!
Blogs
- BRUCE’S BIG BITE: CELEBRATING ‘GOTCHA DAY’ WITH CULTIVATED CHICKEN1 Like on Social: Exploring the Future of Food with Our Dog’s First Taste of ‘Lab-grown’ Meat History was in the making in our household. To celebrate Bruce’s first ‘Gotcha Day!’, the anniversary of when we rescued him, he was… Read more: BRUCE’S BIG BITE: CELEBRATING ‘GOTCHA DAY’ WITH CULTIVATED CHICKEN
- FROM GULF OF MEXICO TO GULF OF AMERICA: THE ENVIRONMENTAL COST BEHIND A NAME CHANGELike on Social: From Prosperity to Peril: The Gulf’s Untold Story “What’s in a name?” Shakespeare’s famous line from Romeo and Juliet comes to mind as US President Donald Trump controversially renames the Gulf of Mexico, the Gulf of America.… Read more: FROM GULF OF MEXICO TO GULF OF AMERICA: THE ENVIRONMENTAL COST BEHIND A NAME CHANGE
- REGENERATIVE FARMING AND COMPASSION: A STAR-STUDDED PANEL AT OXFORD21 Like on Social: Engaging with Thought Leaders on the Future of Food and Farming Last weekend, Musician, DJ and regenerative farmer Andy Cato, Dragons Den businesswoman and environmental campaigner Deborah Meaden and I joined television presenter and farm owner… Read more: REGENERATIVE FARMING AND COMPASSION: A STAR-STUDDED PANEL AT OXFORD
- ‘Our Naughtiest National Treasure’ Stands Up for Farm Animals50 Like on Social: It was a real honour to welcome Miriam Margolyes OBE to the stage of Oxford’s magnificent Sheldonian Theatre recently to deliver the Memorial Lecture in commemoration to our founder, Peter Roberts. Kindly hosted by the Oxford… Read more: ‘Our Naughtiest National Treasure’ Stands Up for Farm Animals
- A Shopping List for Life: A Call for Action on FoodLike on Social: Meaningful change requires more than individual action— it demands leadership from governments, businesses and communities too. That was the conclusion of an important event hosted by Compassion at the Oxford Literary Festival entitled, A Shopping List for… Read more: A Shopping List for Life: A Call for Action on Food
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