[News] Source of Covid-19 Pandemic Narrowed Down to Two Locations

A member of the World Health Organization investigative team says wildlife farms in southern China are the most likely source of the COVID-19 pandemic.

China shut down those wildlife farms in February 2020, says Peter Daszak, a disease ecologist with EcoHealth Alliance and a member of the WHO delegation that traveled to China this year. During that trip, Daszak says, the WHO team found new evidence that these wildlife farms were supplying vendors at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan with animals.

Daszak told NPR that the government response was a strong signal that the Chinese government thought those farms were the most probable pathway for a coronavirus in bats in southern China to reach humans in Wuhan.

Those wildlife farms, including ones in the Yunnan region, are part of a unique project that the Chinese government has been promoting for 20 years now. Continue

Comments

How to Go Vegan Step-by-Step

"The journey to veganism begins with a single step towards compassion." The Vegan Project Global Forward We're inviting you to go vegan for the sake of not only the billions of animals that are slaughtered each year to feed humanity but also for the sake of our planet and for your own health. Michael Greger, M.D. states emphatically, ''The most ethical diet just so happens to be the most environmentally sound diet and just so happens to be the healthiest.'' I encourage you to visit his non-profit's page, NutritionFacts.org . It is jam-packed with information on the planet-based diet that all vegans follow. And he backs up everything with peer-reviewed scientific studies. An Oxford University study as well as other scientific studies show that becoming a vegan is the single most important action an individual can take to help mitigate the climate crisis we are now facing. So, why does it matter if human beings use their fellow Earthlings as resources a...

Vegan Activism 2.0: How to Be an Effective Activist in the 21st Century

Just as we reject oppression based on race and gender, let us extend that compassion to all sentient beings. by Michael Corthell , The Vegan Project Global As veganism continues to gain momentum in the 21st century , the need for effective vegan activists becomes more critical than ever. Traditional confrontational and aggressive approaches are giving way to a new wave of compassionate and inclusive activism - Vegan Activism 2.0. This evolved form of advocacy emphasizes building relationships, educating the public, and creating positive change. Here are essential, specific tips on how to be an effective vegan activist in the 21st century: Kindness and Respect To be a persuasive vegan advocate, practice kindness and respect in all interactions. Regardless of differences, treat others with empathy and understanding. By fostering a respectful dialogue, you encourage openness and receptiveness to your message. Knowledge is Power Equip yourself with a deep understandi...

VEGANISM: Defining the Definition

The Vegan flag is a civil flag, adopted by the international vegan community to symbolize veganism. The flag consists of three blue and green triangles that form the letter V, the first letter in the word vegan. The flag was designed by the vegan activist Gad Hakimi , an Israeli designer, and graduate of Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, in cooperation with a group of graphic designers and activists from several countries. The flag was first adopted by activists on June 9, 2017. The Vegan Project Global "Veganism is a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of animals, humans and the environment. In dietary terms, it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals." - The Vegan Society The above ...

How to Live a Healthy and Happy Vegan Lifestyle

Search This Blog