This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Monday, 30 October 2023
No Biting of the Hand That Feeds Them?
The Dublin Declaration of Scientists on the Societal Role of Livestock was produced in 2022. It had more than 1000 signatures, supporting meat production and consumption. This declaration targeted European Union officials, considering new legislation on environmental and human health issues (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/27/revealed-industry-figures-declaration-scientists-backing-meat-eating). Most of the signatories have turned out to be researchers in animal, agricultural and food sciences. One could say they have vested interests. One author of the declaration has gone as far as declaring that veganism is "an eating disorder, requiring psychological treatment". So, no a hint of bias there!
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