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Domestic extremists: anyone who sticks his/her head above the parapet

Protest in OxfordThe Guardian reported that the police is gathering information on 'domestic extremists', in short, anyone who speaks out against 'inconvenient truths'. We are probably on the police's radar too, as are many groups and individuals who campaign against animal cruelty. That we explicitly operate legally and peacefully is not relevant - any animal rights campaigns are branded as potential threats. Animals Count Deputy Leader, Richard Deboo, published a letter in the Guardian today.

29 October 2009 READ MORE

Stern message to the public: go vegetarian and be green

impact of livestock farming on climate changeIn an interview with The Times, Lord Stern called for people to go vegetarian in order to halt climate change. Meat production is very inefficient and is responsible for at least 18% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Animals Count welcomes his remarks, and believes that the December Copenhagen Climate Change Conference must include recommendations to curb the livestock industry in order to achieve the desired reduction in CO2 targets.

28 October 2009 READ MORE

Animals Count to contest 2010 General Elections

Jasmijn de Boo and Richard DebooAnimals Count will contest the 2010 General Elections. This was decided at the third party conference on 19 September. The National Officers were also elected. The conference was closed with a delicious 3-course meal and an auction, which raised much-needed funds for the 2010 elections.

26 October 2009 READ MORE

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