I hope you can celebrate this day however it is you want to, and that the holiday is a fun and refreshing welcome for the winter months. I like to spend Halloween reconnecting with the dead, and taking the day to remember the spirits of all those I have lost - both human and animal. … Continue reading Happy Halloween!
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What is the right to rescue?
No doubt many of you will have seen the news this week about Zoe Rosenburg, a student in California who is currently on trial for taking chickens from a factory farm. She carried out this act with other members of the animal rights group, Direct Action Everywhere, whose members are routinely in court for carrying … Continue reading What is the right to rescue?
Should meat come with a warning label?
In the news this week there has been a lot of debate on whether or not meat (in particular bacon and red meat) should be labelled with a warning labl similar to those found on cigarette packets. Bacon has been focused on in particular because Durham University academics tested alerts on 1,000 people and found … Continue reading Should meat come with a warning label?
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptHow much would you pay to go to the moon?View all responses Nothing. In fact, I don't think anyone could pay me enough to make me go to the moon. The bottom of the ocean however? I think if the opportunity ever presented itself, I would very much consider going to the bottom … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Floof Friday
My new area has so many new neighbours! We seem to have multiple groups of these birds, and I learnt that these are house sparrows. They are very chatty! I love waking up in the morning to hearing them chirping away in the surrounding bushes and trees. Males tend to have a grey cap, chestnut … Continue reading Floof Friday
UPDATE – Is the European Union planning to ban widely-used ‘meaty names’ for plant-based food?
Further to my original post, The European Parliament has indeed voted to ban the use of traditional meat names - including ‘steak’ and ‘burger’ - to describe plant-based alternatives. Members of the conservative EPP (European People’s Party) group supported the move, arguing that using meat and dairy terminology for vegan-friendly counterparts is “misleading for the … Continue reading UPDATE – Is the European Union planning to ban widely-used ‘meaty names’ for plant-based food?
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptWhat’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to? View all responses I am sure like most people, I would love to one day run my own business. I think we all dream of one day being able to be in charge of our own time and to … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Winter Bird Survey looking for volunteers
The British Trust for Ornithologists (BTO) is the self-proclaimed 'go-to organisation for information on the UK's birds'. The heart of BTO focuses on three key areas: birds, science, people. They work to secure a better future for birds and nature, using science, monitoring and data to inform good environmental decisions, inspiring others with the wonder … Continue reading Winter Bird Survey looking for volunteers
Sunday musings
Daily writing promptWhat was the hardest personal goal you've set for yourself?View all responses Running a marathon. The marathon itself was fine. Yes, everything that could go wrong, did go wrong on the actual day, but I still hit my target time and finished with all my toenails so I take that as a win. … Continue reading Sunday musings
Is the European Union planning to ban widely-used ‘meaty names’ for plant-based food?
In 2020, the European Union (EU) put forward proposals to ban the use of 'meaty names' - such as 'sausages', 'burgers' and 'like-chicken' - on labels for plant based food products. These proposals were quickly dismissed, however it appears that the EU has tried again! Two competing sets of planned restrictions which are currently being … Continue reading Is the European Union planning to ban widely-used ‘meaty names’ for plant-based food?
Taylor Talks Vegan 