Really good feature at the CIWF Web site about A new investigation by the Ecologist and a coalition of pressure groups exposes the dark side of soy production for animal feed: deforestation, loss of biodiversity, depletion of natural resources and … Continue reading
If there’s one thing that the Grumpy Vegan thinks that differentiates those of us who care deeply about animals from the great unwashed, uncaring rest of what’s laughingly called humanity (well, yes, over the top but my defense is that … Continue reading
A new poll published by Ipsos Mori and commissioned by the International Fund for Animal Welfare and League Against Cruel Sports shows public opinion in support of the Labour government’s legislation banning fox, deer and hare hunting and coursing. Generally, … Continue reading
The pheasant season has opened, but the countryside will be much quieter this year. Commercial shoots — and there are about 3,000 across the country — are expecting a dearth of guns, especially from the City. A new analysis from … Continue reading
There’s now a petition on Twitter asking Ingrid Newkirk and Peter Singer to debate Gary Francione. The Grumpy Vegan wonders why he can’t ask for himself. It is, of course, possible he has already. If so, what happened?
The Grumpy Vegan has been reading some of the comments written on the Internet inspired by the Best/Francione on/off debate. Much of it appears to be full of hate and vitriol. No doubt some of it is inspired by Best’s … Continue reading
