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“Cranswick will hold independent review of its animal welfare policies & livestock operations in UK after claims of animal cruelty at one of their food supplier’s pig farms” @thetimes Action will speak louder than words Cruelty is totally unacceptable www.thetimes.com/article/4e6f...

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“Being kind to animals means a thriving environment, and a better future for our children” Presenting an award to Lord Goldsmith yesterday for his passionate work and incredible achievements standing up for animals and our environment @ciwf.org.uk

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The UK-USA trade deal is set to open the doors to imports of US beef, but M&S, Ocado, Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl and the Co-op have all pledged not to sell it. #StopCruelImports

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Bees are an essential & beautiful life force for our food and world but they are disappearing at an alarming rate due to intensive farming, pesticides and habitat loss. No bees, no insects, no life. #worldbeeday2025 🐝

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START YOUR DAY RIGHT: THE JOY OF THE DAWN CHORUS Take advantage of the stillness before sunrise, my new blog #NatureTherapy #NatureBeauty philiplymbery.com/start-your-d...

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"They are battery cages, with birds crammed & overcrowded... only for the chicks from the eggs they lay to be grown, released & then shot for ‘fun’" Emma Slawinski, @leagueacs.bsky.social, has written the latest guest blog for @philip-ciwf.bsky.social. ⬇️

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The intensification of agriculture comes at the detriment of animals - both farmed and wild, with farmland bird numbers ebbing away. @philip-ciwf.bsky.social explains how getting out in nature can lift our mood, but we must do more to protect it.

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Octopuses are remarkable (8 legs, 3 hearts, blue-green blood & much more) Proposed farming of them @PescanovaCorp is completely at odds with everything we understand about the species & what is morally right #StopOctopusFarming Pls help & sign our petition 🙏 bit.ly/43WFQ1E

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Thousands of chickens euthanised in South Africa after they were left starving and eating each other @apnews.com Unimaginable cruelty to sentient beings #NoWords apnews.com/article/chic...

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“Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see” Mark Twain #KindnessForAllKinds

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"By embracing natural kindness, we can enhance our own well-being and help create a more connected, compassionate world." Our Global CEO @philip-ciwf.bsky.social calls for a more compassionate food system.

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A very happy 99th birthday to the legend that is Sir David Attenborough A man passionate about the natural world & the benefits it affords He has done so much to inspire others to care for it, whilst reminding that we are responsible both for its devastation but also it’s survival💚 #TheVoiceOfNature

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Mexico City introduces ‘bloodless bullfighting’ in win for animal rights activists Activists celebrate move, but note that ‘a bull event without violence does not mean one without suffering’ www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

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Happy birthday, David Attenborough! 99 ways he has inspired us, by Barack Obama, Billie Eilish, Morgan Freeman – and many more @theguardian.com A #legend in our lifetime www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

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Being kind has a physical effect on the brain that makes us feel good, demonstrating our natural instincts are to look after one another. Animals included ❤️ Beautiful op-ed by our President @philip-ciwf.bsky.social www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

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Bird Day takes flight on the 4th of May each year, celebrating the beauty, diversity, and importance of birds in our world. Please protect and care for our precious birds. Their incredible variety, colour, shape, size and song is truly magical. #natureinspired #NatureTherapy

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Cultivated dog treats are out in the UK and Bruce, the rescue of @philip-ciwf.bsky.social loved them! 😍🤩 This has the potential to revolutionize the pet and human food sector, reduce animal suffering and become a game changing green tech solution. Hope to see this approved in the EU soon as well!🧑‍🔬✅

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We welcome @britishvets.bsky.social call to phase out farrowing crates but a 15 year transition period is too long! These restrictive systems come at a significant cost to the welfare of both sows & piglets We urgently need legislation to #EndTheCageAge for ALL farmed animals @ciwf.org.uk

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FACT: Beef production leads to methane emissions which contribute to global warming. The more cows being farmed, the more methane produced. To produce food in a way that works for animals, people and our planet, we need to reduce meat consumption.

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As the Government prepares to unveil its new trade strategy, we're releasing a new report, #ClosingTheWelfareGap - alongside @animalpolicyint.bsky.social & @rspcaoffficial.bsky.social. The report is supported by @DeborahMeaden, who has penned the foreword. We must #StopCruelImports.

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LSE announces new centre to study animal sentience “Our understanding of animal feelings, and the impact of human actions, policies and behaviour on them, will be transformed through the new centre” Excellent news www.lse.ac.uk/News/Latest-...

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Here’s why we should stop weeding. Learn to love our dandelions and brambles | Alys Fowler @guardian “Weeds protect the soil and nurture insects and birds – now they are finally having their time in the sun at the Chelsea flower show” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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“Targeting wildlife with catapults is on the rise, with "unspeakably cruel" games leading to slow, painful deaths” @NadaFarhoud I despair of humankind What makes a human being take pleasure in cruelly abusing & killing fellow species? It’s #Abhorrent www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

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Over 1,000 Sheep Drown After Livestock Carrier Capsizes Off Yemen “Reports suggest the ship was carrying between thousands to 1 million sheep but most local sources confirm the number was thousands” #NoWords We will not rest until we #BanLiveExport www.marineinsight.com/shipping-new...

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It's entirely possible to more away from factory farming, reduce meat consumption, and shift to kinder, regenerative practices. Together we can create a more compassionate farming system that benefits us all, as well as our planet 💚

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Do you know how penguins & factory farming are linked?🐧 The endangered African penguin's food source – wild fish – is being depleted, caught to make food for farmed animals. This #WorldPenguinDay, sign our petition to end factory farming ⬇️ #EndIt bit.ly/3VsCCib

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Factory farming relies on systems of inherent cruelty. Cramped cages & crates. High-speed slaughter lines. And it’s being funded by public money. On this #GlobalDayOfAction we call on @WorldBank: #StopFinancingFactoryFarming @philip-ciwf.bsky.social @ciwf.org.uk @ciwf.org

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"Growing so many crops to feed animals is inefficient in a time of vying demands on land." If we ate less meat and more plants, we could free up land for growing more food for people, and to restore and protect nature too. eastangliabylines.co.uk/lifestyle/wh...

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My rescue dog Bruce loves the UK’s first lab-grown meat treats! Cultivated meat has huge benefits for our climate and environment, not to mention for farmed animals. How long until it’s readily available for human consumption? philiplymbery.com/bruces-big-b...

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You’re not alone in wanting stronger action on the climate crisis – 89% of people globally agree. It's easy to feel powerless, but every individual can make a difference. We must keep demanding that world leaders take the action the world urgently needs. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Cultivated chicken passes the Bruce taste test! @philip-ciwf.bsky.social's latest blog post is all about the time his rescue dog Bruce was able to try treats made with cultivated meat. ⬇️

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You've done it! 🎉 100,000 signatures calling for a ban on caged farming. Now this has to be considered for a parliamentary debate. We'll keep you updated on the next steps but for now, thank you. 💚 The petition is still open: ciwf.org.uk/SignThePetition

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To tackle climate change, we must end factory farming: 🌍It emits a huge amount of methane, contributing to global warming 🌲It's a key driver of deforestation ⚠️It's a major source of pollution This #EarthDay, sign our petition to #EndIt for our planet 🌍 💚 bit.ly/3VsCCib

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We’re getting closer to cultivated meat for human consumption in the UK. Creating meat with the same taste and texture but without animal suffering or the negative impact on our climate is a win-win! news.sky.com/story/scient...

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For the first time dog treats made with slaughter-free meat are available in the UK! Our Global CEO @philip-ciwf.bsky.social wanted to see if his rescue dog Bruce approved. ⬇️

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EXCLUSIVE: Trophy hunting holidays to slaughter elephants, lions & leopards on sale at UK fair @NadaFarhoud Why this war on our fellow species? What thrill is there is killing innocent sentient creatures? I despair of humankind #MoneyOverMorals www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

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You have to love the bright sunny faces of #dandelions They brighten up any garden, grassy spot, roadside and roundabout and are one of the first foods available for our precious insects 🐝 Please nurture nature, she needs us more than ever #NoMowMay

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This is a photo of a bee in the US The pollen on her legs is from dandelions & her tongue is sticking out because she’s been killed due to weed killer on dandelion flowers Remember this #Spring what many see as weeds, is natures food for #insects No bees, no insects, no life

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Rural communities could be destroyed if UK signs US trade deal @horton_official @theguardian.com Exclusive: @HenryDimbleby joins farmers in voicing fears of lower standards and a poor deal for British food producers @ciwf.org www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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This Easter 🐣 spare a thought for millions male chicks killed simply because they cannot lay eggs & are not suitable for meat production @NadaFarhoud "Shockingly almost every UK egg you buy involves the death of 45 million baby chicks” #stephenfry www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

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Most farmed animals globally merely exist in confinement, squalor & unimaginable misery Rabbits have a desperately short life - the majority cant stretch out, sit with ears erect or get up on haunches Some can’t perform a single hop Factory farming is a stain on humanity @ciwf.org.uk

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As seen in Scotland ❤️ Cherish, protect and care for our natural world, always #NatureMagic #NatureBeauty

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‘How Artists Are Standing Up For Nature’ Wonderful to see artists like Annie Broadley making a strong statement about the importance of caring for nature @TheScotsman 👏 #WorldArtDay www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

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“The wellbeing of people, animals and the planet are inextricably linked. By prioritising education and embracing the principles of sustainability, we can pave the way for a brighter, healthier and more equitable future for all” Read more by our CEO @philip-ciwf.bsky.social ⬇️ buff.ly/fpSoWnb

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My new article in Biodiversity magazine, on how education and awareness at a young age can transform lives #AllLifeMatters @ciwf.org.uk biodiversity-mag.com/2025/04/13/a...

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Octopuses are remarkable (8 legs, 3 hearts, blue-green blood & much more) & proposed farming of them @PescanovaCorp is completely at odds with everything we understand about the species & what we know to be morally right We must end.it @ciwf.org.uk

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Pretty in Pink! Lady’s smock, mayflower, milkmaids or the cuckoo flower. Whatever you call this beautiful wildflower, down every lane, round every corner and along road sides…nature thrills, delights and inspires at Spring time. #NatureBeauty Cherish our wonderful world

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Washington state has passed a bill prohibiting the use of elephants, bears, wild cats & nonhuman primates in circuses & traveling shows #GreatNews, thank you to all concerned Abusing animals for any reason, let alone for superficial amusement is #shameful komonews.com/news/local/l...

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A corner of a friends garden #NatureMagic #Wilding #FavouriteBench

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“How can @brittanyferries.bsky.social claim animal welfare is important when they allow unweaned calves, as young as 15 days old, on their ferry, in the full knowledge that they'll be deprived of feed for around 30 hours?" Good question @ethicalfarmie.bsky.social www.independent.ie/regionals/we...

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