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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jan/07/honeybees-deaths-almonds-hives-aoe?utm_term=RWRpdG9yaWFsX0d1YXJkaWFuVG9kYXlVUy0yMDAxMDg%3D&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=GuardianTodayUS&CMP=GTUS_email

'Like sending bees to war': the deadly truth behind your almond-milk obsessionBees are essential to the functioning of America’s titanic almond industry – and billions are dying in the process

https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/opinion-how-well-be-doing-things-differently-in-the-2020s?fbclid=IwAR0I5jdu-WvxpbSZI_Jj6Qw1VnZrXOdNC2Uv66BFvxrK1mE957yFxDJYkaI

Opinion: How we'll be doing things differently in the 2020sPredicted changes include more people eating plant-based diets, an increase in group living and a reduction in internet use.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2020-01-08/insects-invertebrates-frogs-affected-by-bushfire/11843458?fbclid=IwAR3OnVagBiOITN31kARoAV9mO8A8M4Ik9mBCkjFlDgNIN-P4W9nRNiiugZE

Tiny lizards, frogs and worms: Meet the hidden bushfire victimsThe cute and fluffy creatures get the headlines but our frogs, reptiles and invertebrates are at risk of extinction from these bushfires too.

https://www.businessinsider.com/joaquin-phoenix-praises-golden-globes-for-serving-fully-vegan-menu-2020-1?fbclid=IwAR2YzsYIIxO0elX3IAr4B_-Pc3CZiYLu9Xr1ChY0PR3BMxVaBGAGm-Dq6w0

NSTEAD OF RESTRICTING OR BANNING MEAT PRODUCTION, WHICH CONSUMES MORE WATER THAN WILD OR FERAL ANIMALS, THESE HARMLESS CAMELS WILL BE BRUTALLY EXTERMINATED. A LARGE PART OF THE BLAME MUST BE PLACED ON CONSERVATIONISTS/ENVIRONMENTALISTS FOR DE-VALUING THE LIVES OF NON-NATIVE…[Read more]

Up to 10,000 thirsty camels will be shot and killed during major Australian droughtAboriginal officials said the camels, in search of water, are endangering the local population.

https://wkow.com/2020/01/08/richland-center-enacts-first-experimental-breeding-ban-in-the-country/?fbclid=IwAR35fNCSdjk8SJJclC_shJa2r303JN6LAH1BoFou3a7QXZd0Ux-9XpAt0A8

Richland Center enacts first experimental breeding ban in the countryThe Richland Center City Council passed the first ever ban on dog and cat experimentation and research puppy mills in the country.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/08/lab-grown-food-destroy-farming-save-planet?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Messenger&fbclid=IwAR1Rzt7Agw2JjetoljC0_mk-MC1OqNSkBP_Sro0ul30ph2bmMaBJA5f216s

Lab-grown food is about to destroy farming – and save the planet | George MonbiotScientists are replacing crops and livestock with food made in factories from microbes and water. It may save humanity’s bacon, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

https://www.timesofisrael.com/record-number-of-live-lambs-and-calves-imported-to-israel-for-meat-in-2019/?fbclid=IwAR0cAyQE4BuhwWMVBehfEP6L-jR67nnEcjissfMGKtt0vhZcMaX4vZueNFs

Record number of live lambs and calves imported to Israel for meat in 2019Nearly 700,000 animals shipped from Australia and Europe for fattening and slaughter; Knesset bill to stop live transports halted by absence of functioning government

https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/helicopter-gunners-to-kill-grand-teton-park-mountain-goats/article_4ccc02c6-edbf-58ed-a216-2b1b874e7c95.html?fbclid=IwAR2AzG1vxASgE1J52Fa___ZyBh7Imyhtc9PuDSCxVdZi1ZFxp-We5JZ941Y

Helicopter gunners to kill Grand Teton park mountain goatsBecause shotguns will be blasting from helicopters to kill mountain goats in Grand Teton National Park during the coming week, a temporary area closure for the public is being implemented

https://www.theguardian.com/law/2020/jan/03/after-tribunals-ruling-on-ethical-veganism-what-is-a-protected-belief

After tribunal's ethical veganism ruling, what is a protected belief?UK Equalities Act provides employment law coverage for religious and other beliefs

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/07/python-swallows-familys-pet-cat-whole-in-queensland

Python swallows family's pet cat whole in QueenslandSnake catcher called to remove a two-metre-long snake from a Sunshine Coast home found the beloved feline deep inside its belly

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jan/06/western-australia-shark-attack-victim-gary-johnson-was-an-experienced-scuba-diver

Western Australia shark attack victim Gary Johnson was an experienced scuba diverThe president of the Esperance Dive Club was attacked off Cull Island, in an area notorious for shark attacks

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/06/kangaroo-koala-australia-bushfires-wildfires-die

The world loves kangaroos and koalas. Now we are watching them die in droves | Elle HuntAustralia’s cherished native fauna is a symbol of a wild continent unlike any on Earth. As millions perish in bushfires, we all grieve

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/03/ostrich-like-birds-venice-day-out-earns-fines-for-owners

Emu-like birds' Venice day out earns fines for ownersPolice received dozens of calls about two rheas wandering among tourists

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/jan/05/david-muir-racehorse-welfare

David Muir, racing’s conscience, has his eyes on another hurdleThe RSPCA consultant, honoured with an MBE for racehorse welfare, predicts an end to the use of the whip

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/02/new-zealand-rodeo-season-opens-amid-fresh-animal-rights-protests

New Zealand rodeo season opens amid fresh animal rights protestsActivists claim the cowboy events are cruel to bulls and horses, but organisers say they are a lifeline for isolated rural communities

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jan/07/aoc-finds-perfect-puppy-which-other-politicians-found-theirs

AOC finds her perfect puppy – which other politicians have found theirs?The congresswoman says her French bulldog will come with her to the office and to town halls, making them an ideal pair