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The Hidden Cost of a Selfie: The Truth About Lion Caf¨¦s - Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand
Never heard of lion cafes and wish I hadn¡¯t.? I just clicked the Tik Tok link in the article. And, this is after I just sent out the stories on the starving baby monkey rescued from the DUI arrest saved by the OAK Zoo, and how bad the illegal wildlife pet trade is here.? Seems to be legal in Thailand:
The Hidden Cost of a Selfie: The Truth About Lion Caf¨¦s - Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand
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Take action for Earth-friendly food on Earth Day
Exploring how our food system impacts wildlife, communities and the environment.
In 1970, on the first Earth Day, 20 million people pounded the drum of political activism. The demand for action led to the formation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. With so much on the federal chopping block right now, including agencies created to protect the public good, we need local policies that fight climate denial and the cascade of attacks on nature.
? Earth Day is a perfect time to act: ? Cities are a crucial place for visionary new food policies, especially when federal actions are undermining efforts to reduce emissions and avoid climate catastrophe. Earth Day resolutions can highlight the role of food in the climate emergency and extinction crisis while encouraging government departments and the broader community to promote Earth-friendly food. ? Plant-based foods create 75% less greenhouse gas, use 75% less land, and use 50% less water to produce than animal products. The highest sources of consumption-based emissions in cities (13% to 20%) are meat and dairy, and by 2050, 80% of food globally will be served in cities. ? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has made it clear that dietary shifts are a key part of mitigating the climate crisis. That¡¯s why the Center for Biological Diversity has created an Earth Day food resolution that your city can adopt to show support for climate-friendly food policies. ?
Adopting this resolution in April 2025 can help city and county departments, schools, restaurants, and local businesses recognize the importance of plant-based menus and promote Earth-friendly foods. In this way cities can take a strong first step toward creating resilient, sustainable food systems and .
? Help Your City Become a Food Trailblazer
Act: If you can't take action via our alert, don't worry ¡ª we have ?by emailing your mayor directly.
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Get the facts: Check out our and , including best practices and recommendations for cities. ? Other Ways to Celebrate In addition to urging your local government to pass an Earth-friendly food resolution, here are a few ways you can get active: - Celebrate by eating Earth-friendly food with friends and family.
One idea? Host a dinner highlighting plant-forward food. - Organize an event.
Whatever kind of event you plan, make sure to ask any food vendors to emphasize plant-based menus. Encourage speakers to address the effects of animal agriculture on the planet. See our to learn about the impact of plant-based food at events. -
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If you can¡¯t host one, go to one in your community ¡ª and feel free to on Earth-friendly food. See if you can host your own food-centered table or booth. -
Take action at work.
Spread awareness by asking your company to have an office party focused on Earth-friendly food ¡ª you can host a potluck there too. - Share facts with others online.
Take to social media to share our pages and , tagging your post(s) with #EarthFriendlyDiet. Some of our favorites are , , and our ¡ª and there¡¯s much more at the °ä±ð²Ô³Ù±ð°ù¡¯²õ .
Talking About Earth-Friendly Food Here are some talking points to start conversations, whether in person or online: -
Animal agriculture contributes at least 16.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
- Agriculture, particularly meat and dairy, is the leading source of biodiversity loss.
- Animal agriculture is the leading driver of deforestation.
- What we eat is an act of resistance: Cutting 90% of the beef in our diets and 50% or more of meat, dairy, and seafood can help us meet climate targets and stop the extinction crisis.
Last but not least, don¡¯t forget to encourage people to (or forward this newsletter).??????
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I hadn¡¯t heard about this.? The illegal wildlife trade had to stop.? Of course, it will be even harder with cutting govt workers who catch the criminals doing it. ??
I was taken to visit them and the spider monkeys who jumped all over me.? They are so cute, but definitely not meant to be pets.
Relieved they found her and she pulled through.? Says she went to join a monkey troop:
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Sakara seems to be a variety of vegan products and also a meal service.
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Re: NOAA begins firing hundreds of probationary employees
Hopefully the NOAA trimming its workforce will enable these former employees to do more productive work outside government.?
Government tends to do everything inefficiently, and often corruptly (to favor special interests). And the things it does are funded using coercion backed by the threat of violence. So as many things as possible should be done in the voluntary sector, on a consensual basis.?
If we weren¡¯t all paying so much in taxes, fines, fees, and regulatory costs, we would have more resources to help fund NGOs that are doing better work than governments for the oceans, animals and the environment.
Love & Liberty,
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As if the oceans weren¡¯t in enough trouble:
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NOAA begins firing hundreds of probationary employees
As if the oceans weren¡¯t in enough trouble:
NOAA begins firing hundreds of probationary employees
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Join the Tule Elk Freedom Party, on Saturday, March 1, 2025!
San Francisco Bay Area: Join the Tule Elk Freedom Party, on Saturday, March 1, 2025!
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They are 6 vegan meals. ?$100 value.? I¡¯m giving them away.? Seeking someone to *pick them up* in Marin Thursday afternoon or evening.? Good through Sunday.
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Animal Advocates of Contra Costa County
Wow; it says 50% of them wind up on Kill Lists!
About Us ¡ª Animal Advocates of Contra Costa County
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And just like that,??(and chef Tamearra Dyson) returns to Oakland. Just a little over a year since the??after 14 years in business, Dyson is bringing the vegan soul food mothership back to the Town, opening at the former home of the Port at 101 Broadway in Oakland.??caught the news and reports that Dyson is using the location as an events space for now ¡ª Souley Vegan¡¯s??shows off the beautifully decorated venue for a Valentine¡¯s Day event ¡ª with plans to open fully as a restaurant the first week of April. In the meantime, however, to prepare the space in Oakland, Dyson??the closure of her??inside the??food hall on January 1. The new space at Jack London Square will give Dyson the space to serve customers her special brand of vegan soul food, and already she plans for dinners Thursday through the weekend, plus R&B brunch. The two kitchens will allow her to ¡°support up-and-coming chefs, rent the space to caterers, hold pop-ups, and use the additional kitchen for her upcoming meal prep line,¡± according to Tablehopper. (¡ª- Dianne de Guzman, SF Eater)
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Jewish Food Justice: Aligning Actions with Values ¡ª Center for Jewish Food Ethics
Jewish Food Justice: Aligning Actions with Values ¡ª Center for Jewish Food Ethics
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¡®Cake Bandit¡¯ opossum hospitalized after indulging in an entire Costco cake | CNN
¡®Cake Bandit¡¯ opossum hospitalized after indulging in an entire Costco cake | CNN
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Hungry Planet? | Chef crafted plant-based meats
This was served at FARM¡¯s Animal Rights Conference in LA I attended. ?
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Vegan American: I was starved and tortured¡¯: Keith Siegel urges Trump to ensure all hostages freed | The Times of Israel
¡®I was starved and tortured¡¯: Keith Siegel urges Trump to ensure all hostages freed | The Times of Israel
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?Show some?love for Bonobos & Hippos
Happy World Bonobo & Hippo Days!
Will you be their Valentine?
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We¡¯re celebrating more than just romance this Valentine¡¯s Day ¡ª we¡¯re shining a spotlight on two of Africa¡¯s iconic species: Bonobos and Hippos.
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Today marks World Bonobo Day ¡ª a day to recognize humans¡¯ closest animal cousins, sharing 98.7 percent of our genetic makeup. They¡¯re in dire need of caring allies, with estimates suggesting only 10,000 ¨C 20,000 remain. And their only habitat located in the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing fragmentation.
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These beloved primates are also a ¡°make love not war'¡¯ species, settling their conflicts through physical affection rather than violence. (Talk about a perfect valentine.)
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World Hippopotamus Day, celebrated on February 15, is a day to honor this mighty land mammal. Hippos have their own unique challenges. Their future is more uncertain as people continue to encroach on their dwindling habitat.
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, AWF is able to provide resources, training, and technical expertise for ensuring these two iconic species thrive in their natural habitat.
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Valentines come in all shapes and sizes. We hope you have a chance to celebrate love, friendship, and commonality with yours. And we thank you for extending your caring compassion and support for the magnificent wildlife that share our planet.
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Creamy barley risotto is ideal for Tu Bishvat
RECIPE | Creamy barley risotto is ideal for Tu Bishvat
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Malibu Burger is back, in Oakland and San Rafael , discount this week for Black History Month
My idea of ?good vegan fast food! I was sad when they shuttered the original one on Piedmont Avenue.
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Celebrate Black History Month with Us! Join us in celebrating Black History Month at Malibu's Burgers with our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support! Danny Malibu, our CEO, invites you to experience our delicious vegan offerings. We're th...
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Celebrate Black History Month with Us!
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Join us in celebrating Black History Month at Malibu's Burgers with our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support! Danny Malibu, our CEO, invites you to experience our delicious vegan offerings.
We're thrilled to announce the grand opening of our new location at 819 4th Street, San Rafael, CA, and the reopening at our beloved city at 326 23rd Street, Oakland, CA.
Enjoy a 10% discount throughout the first week February to commemorate this special month! Simply mention this code at the in-person checkout:
"I'm blackety black and I'm black y'all"
Online: IMBLACKETYBLACKANDIMBLACKYALL
Thank you for being a part of our journey. We look forward to serving you soon! Happy Black History Month!
Warm regards,
The Malibu's Burgers Family
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A win in California for sustainable food
From: Center for Biological Diversity <bioactivist@...>Date: Sat, Feb 1, 2025? Exploring how our food system impacts wildlife, communities and the environment.
Amid the tragedy of the Los Angeles wildfires, there¡¯s been a spot of good news out of Southern California: Los Angeles County has committed to a major food-policy shift that will have dramatic environmental impacts and strengthen sustainable food advocacy at the local and regional levels. ?
Last spring that shifted the Department of Public Health toward climate-friendly food policies. Now the county has expanded that policy to reduce the environmental and public health costs tied to food purchases across all departments.?Importantly, the new policy also requires the county to set ambitious and transparent food-related emissions-reduction goals.?
? The new policy does the following: - Extends the food-procurement standards so they apply to all new and renewing food-service contracts with the county.
- Requires county facilities to serve at least one plant-based entree daily and provide plant-based alternatives to dairy.
- Recommends that plant-based entrees, sides, snacks, desserts, and beverages be priced competitively with comparable options.
The county will also provide departments with educational materials on how to meet their food-based emissions targets ¡ª for example, by replacing beef with plants instead of more chicken, fish, or dairy. This is a crucial step that can address environmental costs beyond greenhouse gas impacts like deforestation, biodiversity loss, water use, and pollution. ?
Los Angeles County supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Hilda Solis worked closely with our partners at Mercy for Animals in championing this transformative policy. Thanks to the support of generous donors like the Mental Wellness Foundation, the Center was able to calculate the Public Health Department¡¯s climate foodprint through its food purchases. We also used our expertise on nutritional guidelines to help the county meet its targets.
? From Local Solutions to Global Problems
As the United States heads into unknown territory with a new administration, it becomes even more important to strengthen our local and regional efforts for on-the-ground change. Municipalities make up 70% of global emissions, and by 2050, 80% of food will be consumed in cities. ?
While we call for a rapid phaseout of fossil fuels and a just transition to a sustainable food system, these kinds of local actions can help reduce food-related emissions and build community resilience in the face of climate-driven tragedies like wildfire. ?
Cities and counties should take heed of Los Angeles¡¯ efforts to support sustainability and public health by prioritizing plant-based options as the centerpieces of food service. But Los Angeles isn¡¯t the only U.S. area stepping up: New York City; Washington, D.C.; and Carrboro, North Carolina have made sustainable food-purchasing commitments. ? Take Action The National Dietary Guidelines for Americans are being updated this year, and sustainable guidelines could push more cities to follow LA¡¯s lead. ? Take action: ?
Get Active in Your Community ? Over the next few months, we¡¯ll be developing resources to help you take action for sustainable food policies in your own city or county, which I¡¯ll share with you here. In the meantime, you can...
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- Share the factsheet.
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Read our? on?why sustainable nutrition policy matters.
Do you know of a city interested in adopting good food policy? Let¡¯s connect: Write to me at EarthFriendlyDiet@.... ?
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