We discuss the Plant Based Treaty with Greta Cuthell, organiser for Youth Climate Save VIC and why our food systems are inextricably linked to the climate crisis. Greta is an animal advocate and activist, ambassador for climate action and a vegan. The Plant Based Treaty has been designed as a companion to the UNFCCC/Paris Agreement and is the first of its kind to put food systems at the heart of combating the climate crisis. The Treaty aims to halt the widespread degradation of critical ecosystems caused by animal agriculture, to promote a shift to more healthy, sustainable plant-based diets and to actively reverse damage done to planetary functions, ecosystem services and biodiversity. Read more here: https://plantbasedtreaty.org/ Youth Climate Save Victoria are on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/youthclimatesavevictoria/ We played the following songs on the show: Runaway by The National https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z9AL3mJvcM Float On by Modest Mouse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTAud5O7Qqk Capsicum by The Teethers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk4UMNF0KWc You can find music from Freedom of Species on our Spotify playlist here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3TJQujKYjGFoFP6LhBbaTS?si=qKy5N4EcQXeShbrs_VaQdg&dl_branch=1 Freedom of Species t-shirts: All of the looser fit Freedom of Species shirts have now been sold but there are still fitted shirts available for the reduced price of only $15! Thanks so much to everyone who has already bought a shirt – doing so is a great way to spread the word about our show and also supports 3CR Community Radio to keep our show and all the amazing shows on 3CR going J https://3cr-shop.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/freedom-of-species-semi-fitted-tshirt
A weekly show hosted by Melbourne-based animal advocates, presenting local and international interviews, presentations, and music from this vibrant social justice movement. The show is broadcast on 3CR Community Radio 855AM
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Nick and Adam discuss COVID-19 vaccines, animal testing and pseudo-scientific/conspiratorial views in the vegan community and beyond. We mainly focus on the article ‘Are COVID vaccines vegan? Should I get one anyway? An ethicist explains’ by Ben Bramble: https://theconversation.com/amp/are-covid-vaccines-vegan-should-i-get-one-anyway-an-ethicist-explains-155221 We also briefly …continue
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This interview was recorded with Anas Arafat in Gaza and Laura Schleifer in the US on May 17, 2025. We are very grateful for their time and their work, and the unimaginable hardship that Anas is enduring in Gaza. …continue
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This episode is dedicated to animal rights and vegan activist Liz Dealey or Lizzie as she was affectionately known. Lizzie was tireless and relentless in her aim to bring more kindness and consideration into the world. Her whirlwind energy saw her found …continue
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