For example, some animal welfare advocates might want a ban on fur, while others might believe that fur is morally acceptable if the animals are killed "humanely" and do not suffer for too long in a trap. "Animal welfare" may also be used to describe the speciesist view that certain ...
Why should zoos be illegal? Zoos are ultimately harmful to animals for three main reasons. First,zoos breed animals inhumanely. Second, they do not effectively help animals get back into the wild. Third, they do not provide enough resources for the animals in their care. Why zoos are bad ...
I believe the movement toward sustainable food and ethical meat is very important, both in terms of human health and animal welfare. Organic,grass-fed, and finished meatthat is humanely raised and butchered is really about theonlytype of meat that is healthy to eat. By purchasing your meat f...
The low oil prices we are seeing are a symptom of serious problems within the economy–what I have called “increased inefficiency” (reallydiminishing returns) leading to low wages. See my postHow increased inefficiency explains falling oil prices. While wages have been stagnating, the cost of ...