The Iowans stopping factory farms, one at a time
Six families used to live on the same square mile as Barb Kalbach, near Dexter, Iowa. Now hers is the only one left. This farm has changed shape over the decades. She and her husband used to have a more diverse farm of corn, soy, pigs and cattle. But the transformation of Iowa’s agricultural economy […]
Turkey faces tourism boycott over ‘horrendous’ stray dog plan
Holidaymakers could soon boycott Turkey over a radical solution designed to vanquish stray dogs from its streets. For centuries, human residents have shared their cities with the animals, but a planned crackdown could see millions of them rounded up and euthanized.
Sea Shepherd founder and anti-whaling activist Paul Watson arrested in Greenland
The prominent Canadian-American anti-whaling environmentalist Paul Watson has been arrested in Greenland under an international arrest warrant issued by Japan, police and his foundation said. In a statement, Greenland police said Watson, who founded Sea Shepherd and was a co-founder of Greenpeace, had been arrested after arriving in Nuuk on the ship John Paul DeJoria.
A growing Black vegan movement plants its flag (Dirt Magazine)
I’ve been running the beet race. Or rather it’s been running me—the race to get spring transplants into the ground always feels like a sprint you just can’t win. (And if you’re wondering why I’m not direct seeding, let’s pop the kettle on and have a long chat about cutworms.) But imagine running that…
The Plant Based News Podcast
The Plant Based News Podcast delivers pioneering vegan news and ethical views weekly. Your go-to podcast for plant-based nutrition and everything to do with living a vegan lifestyle. Hosts: Robbie Lockie, Joe Best, Polly Foreman, Klaus Mitchell
Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren on the link between metal and veganism
Dirk has always been an animal lover, but—like many people—he previously didn’t realize what was happening to animals in our food system. His wife Hannah opened his eyes to animal agriculture back in 2005, prompting him to ditch meat and go vegetarian. He went vegan eight years ago after learning more about how animals are […]
Remembering Dr. John McDougall
A visionary physician and author, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, mentor and friend, Dr. McDougall died peacefully in his sleep at his home on Saturday, June 22nd, at the age of 77. Dr. McDougall leaves behind a profound legacy and in today’s show, Dr. Lisle shares some stories and memories of Dr. McDougall.
Open Season: With Alaska’s wildlife numbers declining, agencies are blaming—and culling—predators.
As spring arrived in southwestern Alaska, a handful of people from the state Department of Fish and Game rose early and climbed into small airplanes. Pilots flew through alpine valleys, where ribs of electric green growth emerged from a blanket of snow. Their shadows crisscrossed the lowland tundra, where thousands of caribou had gathered to […]
Beluga whale pair move from Ukraine’s war-torn Kharkiv to Spain’s Valencia
Marine biologists have moved a pair of beluga whales from the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv—the target of daily shelling by Russian forces – to the eastern Spanish city of Valencia, in what they described as a long and risky international rescue operation. The animals, 15-year-old male Plombir and 14-year-old female Miranda, arrived at Valencia’s famed […]
Stop the inhumane culling of all pigeons in Limburg an der Lahn, Germany
A town in Germany has decided to cull its entire pigeon population, resulting in the death of over 700 pigeons. This decision, which will be concluded by snapping the necks of hundreds of innocent birds, was decided simply and entirely on the basis of the pigeons being deemed annoying “sky rats.”
Jennifer Lee’s Bakery
Jennifer Lee’s Bakery has transformed from a sugar and allergen filled bakery called Sugar Coated Heaven to a strict allergen friendly and vegan bakery helping thousands of people with food allergies in the New England area and beyond.
Vegan Women Summit
Vegan Women Summit® (VWS) is a global events and media organization created to empower women to build a kinder, more sustainable world. Attendees of all backgrounds, including all genders, are invited to participate in the VWS community.
