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Scoop
02-06-2025
- General
- Scoop
National Animal Rights Day: A Powerful Tribute To The Lives Of Animals
Press Release – Our Planet. Theirs Too. Organised by the non-profit organisation Our Planet. Theirs Too., National Animal Rights Day (NARD) aimed to show the public first-hand the results of our society's brutal treatment of animals and to commemorate the billions of animals killed each year for food, their fur and skins, laboratory tests, and entertainment. A large group of animal rights activists in Christchurch joined thousands globally on Sunday, 1st June, to commemorate the 15th National Animal Rights Day, and the 4th consecutive National Animal Rights Day in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Events were held in over 150 major cities worldwide, including Los Angeles, Berkeley, Anchorage, Phoenix, Denver, Toronto, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London, Paris, Perth, Hong Kong, Manila, New York, and more. Event coordinator, Sarah Jackson, said, 'The day was an incredibly powerful tribute to all animals who are the victims of human oppression.' Activists held the deceased bodies of two lambs, retrieved from a meat farm after succumbing to harsh weather last winter, and four ducks that had been shot and left at Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere during this year's duck shooting season, while ceremonial speeches took place. 'We then read the Declaration of Animal Rights and welcomed everyone to sign it,' said Jackson. Following the ceremony, the event took a lighter turn, as celebrations highlighting the strides humans are making to cease the exploitation of other animals commenced. Key speakers included Tara Jackson, the proud co-founder of Beyond Animal Research (BAR) – a bold new charity uniting scientists, advocates, and changemakers to revolutionise science by eliminating the harmful use of animals. Julia Grater, the founder and CEO of also spoke. Julia's work encompasses research on marine mammals and the profound connection between human well-being and ocean health. Performances from local vegans included the University of Canterbury student duo, POLSON and Seymour Stocks, a partnered duo. Both bands delivered songs dedicated to animals for the event. The deceased animals have now been laid to rest during a funeral-like burial. When considering their moral worth, they will continue to be viewed as equals to humans and treated as such. Activists are calling for their rights to be granted and upheld. You can read & sign the Declaration of Animal Rights here:
Scoop
02-06-2025
- Science
- Scoop
National Animal Rights Day: A Powerful Tribute To The Lives Of Animals
Organised by the non-profit organisation Our Planet. Theirs Too., National Animal Rights Day (NARD) aimed to show the public first-hand the results of our society's brutal treatment of animals and to commemorate the billions of animals killed each year for food, their fur and skins, laboratory tests, and entertainment. A large group of animal rights activists in Christchurch joined thousands globally on Sunday, 1st June, to commemorate the 15th National Animal Rights Day, and the 4th consecutive National Animal Rights Day in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Events were held in over 150 major cities worldwide, including Los Angeles, Berkeley, Anchorage, Phoenix, Denver, Toronto, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London, Paris, Perth, Hong Kong, Manila, New York, and more. Event coordinator, Sarah Jackson, said, 'The day was an incredibly powerful tribute to all animals who are the victims of human oppression.' Activists held the deceased bodies of two lambs, retrieved from a meat farm after succumbing to harsh weather last winter, and four ducks that had been shot and left at Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere during this year's duck shooting season, while ceremonial speeches took place. 'We then read the Declaration of Animal Rights and welcomed everyone to sign it,' said Jackson. Following the ceremony, the event took a lighter turn, as celebrations highlighting the strides humans are making to cease the exploitation of other animals commenced. Key speakers included Tara Jackson, the proud co-founder of Beyond Animal Research (BAR) - a bold new charity uniting scientists, advocates, and changemakers to revolutionise science by eliminating the harmful use of animals. Julia Grater, the founder and CEO of also spoke. Julia's work encompasses research on marine mammals and the profound connection between human well-being and ocean health. Performances from local vegans included the University of Canterbury student duo, POLSON and Seymour Stocks, a partnered duo. Both bands delivered songs dedicated to animals for the event. The deceased animals have now been laid to rest during a funeral-like burial. When considering their moral worth, they will continue to be viewed as equals to humans and treated as such. Activists are calling for their rights to be granted and upheld. You can read & sign the Declaration of Animal Rights here:
Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Major warning to anyone who vapes as £600 fines to hit in just DAYS for common mistake
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) VAPE users have been warned they could be fined hundreds of pounds when fresh legislation comes into effect. From June 1, it will be illegal for businesses to sell or supply single-use vapes. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Disposable vapes will be banned across UK from June 1 Credit: Alamy Both online and in store outfits will be affected by the ban and will include all vapes, regardless of whether they contain nicotine. "The maximum amount those who breach their household waste duty of care could be fined will increase from £400 to £600," the Government website WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) stated. Fourteen per cent of over-16s puffed on e-cigarettes between January 2024 and January 2025 — the same percentage as the previous year. The crackdown will also halt the scourge of plastic littering after five million vapes a week were thrown away in 2023 — quadruple the number from 2022. The move follows mounting fears that more kids are illegally buying disposables, many of which now come in bright packaging with flavours including bubblegum, candy floss and cola. Ministers also want to stop users trashing the environment with the throwaway devices. More than 40 tonnes of lithium, used in the batteries, was thrown out with disposable vapes in the UK in 2022 — enough to power 5,000 electric cars. Scientists believe the ban has recently dented the popularity of single-use vapes. Study author Dr Sarah Jackson said: 'The research cannot tell us why vaping rates have levelled off. "But in the past we have seen changes in smoking habits before a policy change. Katie Price caught VAPING on train in front of fuming passengers… before admitting 'it's not the first time' to pals 'Action is likely still required to reduce high vaping rates. "But now the situation has stabilised, policymakers may be sensible to avoid stricter options that might deter smokers from using vapes to quit.' The University College London study of 88,611 people in England, Wales and Scotland between 2022 and 2025 also found use of disposable vapes last year tumbled. It went from 63 to 35 per cent among young adults. WEEE waste professionals said: "Many people mistakenly believe that vapes can be tossed into their regular bin at home, but they're actually classed as WEEE, which has strict rules for disposal. When vapes are disposed of in household bins, this can lead to fires in bin trucks and at waste management sites, posing a huge risk to workers and the public."
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Major warning to anyone who vapes as £600 fines to hit in just DAYS for common mistake
VAPE users have been warned they could be fined hundreds of pounds when fresh legislation comes into effect. From June 1, it will be illegal for businesses to sell or supply single-use vapes. 1 Disposable vapes will be banned across UK from June 1 Credit: Alamy Both online and in store outfits will be affected by the ban and will include all vapes, regardless of whether they contain nicotine. "The maximum amount those who breach their household waste duty of care could be fined will increase from £400 to £600," the Government website WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) stated. Fourteen per cent of over-16s puffed on e-cigarettes between January 2024 and January 2025 — the same percentage as the previous year. The crackdown will also halt the scourge of plastic littering after five million vapes a week were thrown away in 2023 — quadruple the number from 2022. read more in news The move follows mounting fears that more kids are illegally buying disposables, many of which now come in bright packaging with flavours including bubblegum, candy floss and cola. Ministers also want to stop users trashing the environment with the throwaway devices. More than 40 tonnes of lithium, used in the batteries, was thrown out with disposable vapes in the UK in 2022 — enough to power 5,000 electric cars. Scientists believe the ban has recently dented the popularity of single-use vapes. Most read in The Sun Study author Dr Sarah Jackson said: 'The research cannot tell us why vaping rates have levelled off. "But in the past we have seen changes in smoking habits before a policy change. Katie Price caught VAPING on train in front of fuming passengers… before admitting 'it's not the first time' to pals 'Action is likely still required to reduce high vaping rates. "But now the situation has stabilised, policymakers may be sensible to avoid stricter options that might deter smokers from using vapes to quit.' The University College London study of 88,611 people in It went from 63 to 35 per cent among young adults. WEEE waste professionals said: "Many people mistakenly believe that vapes can be tossed into their regular bin at home, but they're actually classed as WEEE, which has strict rules for disposal. When vapes are disposed of in household bins, this can lead to fires in bin trucks and at waste management sites, posing a huge risk to workers and the public." What are the new vape laws? Ministers have pledged to crackdown on poorly regulated vapes and e-cigarettes following an explosion in the number of teenagers who use them. New rules for manufacturers and shopkeepers are expected to come into force in 2025. They are set to include: Higher tax rates paid on vapes increase the price and make it harder for children to afford them A ban on single-use vapes in favour of devices that can be recharged A ban on colourful and cartoonish packaging that may appeal to youngsters Tighter controls on flavourings and a ban on unnecessarily sweet or child-friendly ones like bubblegum and candy More regulation on how and where they are displayed in shops, potentially putting them out of sight Harsher penalties for shops caught selling them to under-18s The ban on disposable vapes is part of ambitious government plans to tackle the rise in youth vaping. A report published by Action on Smoking and Health (Ash) found 20.5 per cent of children in the UK had tried vaping in 2023, up from 15.8 per cent in 2022 and 13.9 per cent in 2020.
BBC News
15-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
East Devon District Council rejects lithium battery facility
Plans to build a lithium battery storage facility in East Devon have been Energy had asked for permission to build and operate the battery energy storage system (BESS) south of Hazelhurst Raymonds Hill in planners at East Devon District Council rejected the scheme after a three-and-a-half hour debate which saw residents raise concerns about fire risks and the developer stating its equipment was 100% safe, examples of BESS fires around the country were highlighted as evidence about why the scheme should be refused. BESS facilities allow energy companies to store electricity generated by renewable sources, such as wind or solar. The Local Democracy Reporting Service said this meant they could provide locations with renewably-generated energy, even when supply from those sources was low because of lack of sunshine or Rothwell, from Clearstone Energy, said proposals such as this one were "critical" to increasing energy security, reducing energy costs and slowing the rate of climate said the project would not have "put the safety of local residents or the water supplies at risk". 'With power comes responsibility' Elliot Jones, speaking on behalf of Hawkchurch Action Group, said the application being considered raised "profound risks to public safety and environmental integrity".Councillor Sarah Jackson said she had worked at a company that developed products to contain lithium iron battery said they were "toxic" and "hard to extinguish". Councillor Paul Hayward said he understood the need for green energy solutions, but felt the application contradicted many of the council's planning said: "With power comes responsibility, and so anyone proposing this type of scheme in open countryside needs to provide you with 100% assurance that the benefits outweigh the risk of harm."If you have doubt or reservations about that, then you must refuse permission."
