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It is now illegal in Kentucky to expose the illegal treatment or processing of animals.
When exposing crime is punished, you are governed by criminals.
To clear up some confusion, the red legislature passed this Ag-Gag law, the governor vetoed it, then the legislature overturned the veto, with a few dissenting votes - but not enough to stop the overturn. So the Ag-Gag law is now adopted.
#Agriculture #Whistleblower #AnimalWelfare #Kentucky #KySucks #RedStateHellhole
![Recording at Agricultural Sites (Senate Bill 16): This bill made unauthorized recording at agricultural facilities a misdemeanor, with the intent to protect conduct from surveillance that could expose unethical practices. I [Reginald Thomas] voted to sustain the Governor's veto because the law could reduce transparency and limit the public's right to know about potential abuses within the agricultural sector.](https://keybored.me/photo/preview/640/1245396 "Recording at Agricultural Sites (Senate Bill 16): This bill made unauthorized recording at agricultural facilities a misdemeanor, with the intent to protect conduct from surveillance that could expose unethical practices. I [Reginald Thomas] voted to sustain the Governor's veto because the law could reduce transparency and limit the public's right to know about potential abuses within the agricultural sector.")
Soy expansion in Brazil linked to increase in childhood leukemia deaths
Brazil's rapid expansion of soy production has meant an associated rise in pesticide use. Researchers found a statistically significant correlation between soy expansion and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) deaths in children between 2008 and 2019,…ScienceDaily
Mainland Serow Capricornis sumatraensis
Mainland Serow Capricornis sumatraensis Vulnerable Bangladesh; Bhutan; Cambodia; China; India; Indonesia; Laos; Malaysia; Myanmar; Nepal; Thailand; Vietnam The Mainland Serow is a forest dwelling m…Palm Oil Detectives
Black-Throated monitor Varanus albigularis microstictus
The Black-Throated Monitor is a mighty and large lizard reaching over 2 metres long. They are threatened by agriculture deforestation and #hunting for their leather and meat in Tanzania, Africa. He…Palm Oil Detectives
Scientists have discovered the world's largest #snake, a giant anaconda in the #Amazon rainforest. They are gigantic and grow up to 7.5m long and 500kg!
The scientists were with a film crew when they stumbled across the new species.
Researchers gave the new species the name Eunectes akayima, Northern Green Anaconda.
Deforestation for #gold mining #palmoil #soy and #meat
#agriculture is destroying their home. Help them survive! #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife https://explorersweb.com/worlds-biggest-snake-found-amazon/
World's Biggest Snake Found in Amazon » Explorersweb
Visiting the Amazon to study the green anaconda, scientists discovered that it was really two species. The bigger, unknown one is the world's largest snake.Rebecca McPhee (Explorer's Web)
Pay Close Attention To What Science Says About Glyphosate
It’s the active ingredient in Roundup-like herbicides. Will Hawaii again lead on food safety?Lee Evslin (Honolulu Civil Beat)
Food Without Agriculture
In a 2023 article published in Nature Sustainability, researchers write that food production can be more sustainable by focusing less on traditional agriculture and more on alternative methods, lik…Palm Oil Detectives
Jo Frederiks: Vegan animal rights artist
Jo Frederiks is a passionate animal rights advocate, speaking through her art to create awareness and inspire change to a vegan way of life. She is a full-time practising artist, exposing the well-…Palm Oil Detectives
https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/46a0fd2a-ef73-44b2-b17d-c19f1027fbed
Considering my interest in books like Silent Spring and its themes of agriculture and responsibility, I found Against the Grain: How Agriculture Has Hijacked Civilization to be an absorbing read. It delves deep into the impact of agriculture on human society and the environment, and offers personal, achievable ways to resurrect what is sustainable and sustaining in our own nature and the planet’s.
#Agriculture
#Environment
#Food
#Society
#Civilization
Against the Grain: How Agriculture Has Hijacked Civilization by Richard Manning
In this provocative, wide-ranging book, Against the Grain, Richard Manning offers a dramatically ...app.thestorygraph.com
#TragedyOfEnclosure #CattleWreckedLandscape: The Atlantic Forest, located along Brazil’s southern coast, has been in dire straits for decades, with expanding cities and #agriculture leaving only a small fraction of the #forest standing today. But the situation might be even worse than previously thought.
Several thousand tree species in the forest are threatened with extinction, a new study has found. Over 80% of endemic tree species are at risk of going extinct — and that’s a conservative estimate, the researchers said.
#StopDeterioratingCarbonSinks #deforestationfootprint #ViolentRanchers #BigAgro #StopInstallingKleptocratsForResourcesPredation
Thousands of tree species at risk of extinction in Atlantic Forest: study
The Atlantic Forest, located along Brazil’s southern coast, has been in dire straits for decades, with expanding cities and agriculture leaving only a small fraction of the forest standing today.alexandrapopescu (Conservation news)
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Amazon River Dolphin Inia geoffrensis
The Amazon River dolphins, also known as the Boto Dolphins or Amazon Pink River Dolphins are playful, curious and intelligent mammals, the largest river dolphin species in the world. Known for thei…Palm Oil Detectives
A new hope for algae biofuel (microalgae, that is)
#algae #biofuels #biofuel #microalgae #fuels #energy #decarbonization #carboncapture #carbonemissions #aquaculture #agriculture #biobased #bioeconomy #bioenergy #renewableenergy #renewable #sdg7 #sustainableenergy #energytransition #science #research
https://cleantechnica.com/2023/12/19/algae-biofuel-haunts-fossil-fuel-stakeholders/
Algae Biofuel Rises From Grave To Haunt Fossil Fuel Stakeholders
After ExxonMobil walks away, algae biofuel gets another shot at success and the US Department of Energy is here for it.Tina Casey (CleanTechnica)
Black-Throated monitor Varanus albigularis microstictus
The Black-Throated Monitor is a mighty and large lizard reaching over 2 metres long. They are threatened by agriculture deforestation and #hunting for their leather and meat in Tanzania, Africa. He…Palm Oil Detectives
#BoycottPalmOil #SiblingBeings #IndigenousBiodiversity #WebOfLife #DeterioratingCarbonSinks
https://themeghalayan.com/in-the-shadows-of-extinction-orangutans/
In the Shadows of Extinction: Orangutans
Our distant cousin, the orangutan, has been listed as “Critically Endangered” in the IUCN list. On International Orangutan Day, celebrated on August 19 every year, Assaf Levy explores their ecological significance and the dangers that threaten their …The Meghalayan Bureau (The Meghalayan)
Ag Dept employees received an unwelcome surprise in a new dress code issued last week that seems aimed at oppressing #transgender and #nonbinary workers, reports Digital Editor Kit @oconnell based on a document leaked to us:
https://www.texasobserver.org/sid-miller-department-agriculture-dress-code-transgender/
#transphobia #LGBTQIA+ #news #politics #USpol #trans #HumanRights #GregAbbott #Republicans
![Screenshot of “Texas Department of Agriculture Dress Code and Grooming Policy,” with Commissioner Sid Miller’s name and seal at the top. In the opening section labelled objective: “All employee’s appearance should reflect the culture, dignity and professionalism of the Texas Department of Agriculture. All employees, regardless of assignment, are expected to present themselves in a professional manner that cultivates a favorable impression from coworkers, other government officials, agency customers and the general public. Employees are expected to comply with this dress code in a manner consistent with their biological gender. [The previous sentence has been highlighted in yellow.] Basic elements for appropriate attire across the board consist of clothing that is in neat and clean condition.” The rest of the screen shot explains that this dress code applies to everyone at TDA, that supervisors should exercise discretion and make sure everyone looks professional. People sent home to change won’t be compensated, and in general, business attire is expected.](https://keybored.me/photo/preview/640/1049766 "Screenshot of “Texas Department of Agriculture Dress Code and Grooming Policy,” with Commissioner Sid Miller’s name and seal at the top. In the opening section labelled objective: “All employee’s appearance should reflect the culture, dignity and professionalism of the Texas Department of Agriculture. All employees, regardless of assignment, are expected to present themselves in a professional manner that cultivates a favorable impression from coworkers, other government officials, agency customers and the general public. Employees are expected to comply with this dress code in a manner consistent with their biological gender. [The previous sentence has been highlighted in yellow.] Basic elements for appropriate attire across the board consist of clothing that is in neat and clean condition.” The rest of the screen shot explains that this dress code applies to everyone at TDA, that supervisors should exercise discretion and make sure everyone looks professional. People sent home to change won’t be compensated, and in general, business attire is expected.")
Ag Commissioner Sid Miller’s New Transphobic Dress Code
An April 13 memo from the Department of Agriculture welcomes “Western wear” but requires employees to dress according to “biological gender.”Kit O'Connell (The Texas Observer)
Neither article is my area of expertise, per se, but I made substantial contributions to both and learned a lot.
It's a great reminder that #science is a team sport. It's better and more productive to work together!
#Agriculture #Agroecology #SciWrit #Academia #Research
