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Today is #NationalChickenWingDay, one of many US holidays celebrating animal-based products.
We honor this day by exploring the health, environmental, and ethical impacts of #poultry farming and celebrating plant-based chicken for providing an animal-free alternative. 1/12
We honor this day by exploring the health, environmental, and ethical impacts of #poultry farming and celebrating plant-based chicken for providing an animal-free alternative. 1/12
Despite their proven ability to experience suffering, #chickens account for 95% of land animals farmed for food globally.
@JenMishler explores research demonstrating chickens' emotional & cognitive abilities—ranging from feeling #empathy to dreaming. 2/12
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@JenMishler explores research demonstrating chickens' emotional & cognitive abilities—ranging from feeling #empathy to dreaming. 2/12
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Chicken breeds that grow rapidly often suffer from cardiovascular problems, muscle deformities, #lameness, and external sores.
Linda Tyler reports on a @uofg study showing that genetic manipulation comes at a great physical cost to #chickens. 3/12
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Linda Tyler reports on a @uofg study showing that genetic manipulation comes at a great physical cost to #chickens. 3/12
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Diet news that presents ever-changing and sometimes contradictory advice creates the impression that #nutrition scientists constantly change their minds.
How can newsreaders better navigate the difficult landscape of #diet news? Here are five useful steps and resources.👇 1/7
How can newsreaders better navigate the difficult landscape of #diet news? Here are five useful steps and resources.👇 1/7
Check out these 10 red flags to identify misleading diet claims by @ColoradoStateU, including:
- non-scientific testimonials
- lists of “good” & “bad” #foods
- recommendations based on one study
- simplistic conclusions drawn from a complex study
2/7
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- non-scientific testimonials
- lists of “good” & “bad” #foods
- recommendations based on one study
- simplistic conclusions drawn from a complex study
2/7
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A @HarvardChanSPH guide encourages readers to put #HealthNews into context by asking 7 questions, including:
- How does the study fit into the body of evidence on a topic?
- How large was its sample size?
- Was it done on #animals or humans?
3/7
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- How does the study fit into the body of evidence on a topic?
- How large was its sample size?
- Was it done on #animals or humans?
3/7
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March 1 is #NationalPigDay, a day celebrating the sentience and intelligence of domesticated #pigs.
We honor National Pig Day 2022 by taking a close look at how #FactoryFarming impacts millions of pigs worldwide raised for human consumption by the #pork industry.👇 1/10
We honor National Pig Day 2022 by taking a close look at how #FactoryFarming impacts millions of pigs worldwide raised for human consumption by the #pork industry.👇 1/10
Pigs are considered the fifth most intelligent #animal on Earth and can outperform three-year-old children on cognition tests.
Despite their proven sensitivity and intelligence, millions of #pigs are slaughtered by the #pork industry every year. 2/10
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Despite their proven sensitivity and intelligence, millions of #pigs are slaughtered by the #pork industry every year. 2/10
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Pigs are the third most commonly slaughtered #animal in the world.
In 2019, around 1.3 billion #pigs were killed for #food globally which means that approximately 3.5 million pigs were slaughtered every single day, according to @animal_clock. 3/10
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In 2019, around 1.3 billion #pigs were killed for #food globally which means that approximately 3.5 million pigs were slaughtered every single day, according to @animal_clock. 3/10
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Daily Bookmarks to GAVNet 12/24/2021 greeneracresvaluenetwork.wordpress.com/2021/12/24/dai…
Marine heatwaves can decimate the oldest and youngest coral, raising concerns about the reproductive future of reefs
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#MarineHeatwaves, #CoralDistribution, #ReefEcosystems
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#MarineHeatwaves, #CoralDistribution, #ReefEcosystems
Come for the Tool, Stay for the Exchange: Bootstrapping Liquidity in the Private Markets
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#CapitalFlow, #PrivateMarkets, #AssetClasses, #PortfolioDiversification, #bootstrapping, #liquidity
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#CapitalFlow, #PrivateMarkets, #AssetClasses, #PortfolioDiversification, #bootstrapping, #liquidity
This Republican control over all parts of our government defies comparison. On second thought, it feels like a Biblical punishment..Remember the 10 Plagues of Egypt?
#RepublicanPlague #CrimesAgainstHumanity #RiseUp
#RepublicanPlague #CrimesAgainstHumanity #RiseUp
First, the waters of the land of Egypt were to be turned into blood....
The Clean Water Rule protected smaller bodies of water, like streams and wetlands, from discharges of all kinds of pollutants. But not anymore: #RepublicanPlague #CleanWaterAct
The Clean Water Rule protected smaller bodies of water, like streams and wetlands, from discharges of all kinds of pollutants. But not anymore: #RepublicanPlague #CleanWaterAct
The EPA has delayed implementation for 2 years as the agency “clarifies” (read: eliminates)the rule.The decision is a clear gift to industrial polluters who loudly protested the reg in 2015 & GOP lawmakers who have falsely claimed the rule regulates “puddles on private property.”
