On 10/11/22, at a students union general meeting, the Plant-Based Universities campaign put forward a motion for their facilities to transition to 100% plant-based catering by 2025, with 50% of the options being so by the 2023-24 academic year [1]. A majority of the, around 100, attendees voted in favour of the motion that will affect the 3 outlets operated by the union. The vote is a landmark victory for the Plant-Based Universities campaign, which was announced in November 2021 [2]. George Monbiot has spoken out about the vote, in a comment given to Plant-Based Universities. Students at The University Of Stirling have voted to embrace a completely plant-based menu to address the climate and ecological emergencies. The decision represents[…]
Milk Supply To Midlands And South Of England Cut Off As Animal Rebellion Supporters Blockade 4 Key Dairy Distribution Centres
Over 100 supporters of Animal Rebellion have stopped the supply of fresh dairy across large areas of England. The distribution centres affected include Arla Aylesbury, which processes 10% of the UK’s dairy produce [1]. The distribution centres, operated by Müller and Arla, combine to process an estimated 2.6 billion litres of fresh milk yearly [2]. From 5:00 am today, groups of Animal Rebellion supporters stopped and climbed company trucks outside facilities, whilst others trespassed inside company facilities, climbing up onto milk silos and the sites’ loading bays. This comes after the group received no response to a letter delivered to Downing Street in August, warning of disruptive action in September unless progress towards their demands was made [3]. John Appleton,[…]