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The UK government ignores the advice of its chief scientific adviser.

Ronnie

July 26, 2015

Farmers will be able to use blacklisted pesticides linked to serious harm in bees, after the UK government temporarily lifted an EU ban. Opponents called the decision “scandalous” and criticised the government’s secrecy, which The Guardian revealed has included gagging its own expert advisers. But prime minister David Cameron defended the move. “We should …

Facts About Animals and Factory Farms

Ronnie

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September 13, 2014

A “factory farm” is a large-scale industrial operation that houses thousands of animals raised for food—such as chickens, turkeys, cows, and pigs—and treats them with hormones and antibiotics to prevent disease and maximize their growth and food output. Animals are fed and sprayed with huge amounts of pesticides and antibiotics, which can remain in …