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Marta Tafalla

@tafallamarta.bsky.social

Writing & teaching Philosophy at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona: environmental aesthetics, environmental ethics, rewilding, animal rights, human rights.

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Climate, Ecology, War & More: Dr. Glen Barry BigEarthData.ai@bigearthdata.ai · 2w ago

UN warns of 'narrowing window' to restore world's forests ->The Guardian | More on "Global forest restoration crisis" at BigEarthData.ai | #Forest

UN warns of 'narrowing window' to restore world's forests

The world faces a “narrowing window” to restore forests essential for food security and resistance to the climate emergency, a United Nations report has warned. More than 489m hectares (1.2bn acres) of forests have been cleared since 1990, while an even greater area is degraded, the world body said in a call for governments to make forest restoration a national priority. The State of the World’s Forests report acknowledges recent steps forward in protection and tree planting around the globe but says action has not kept pace with commitments. Over the past two decades, national, regional and global initiatives have promised to place more than 1bn hectares of land under restoration, but barely a fifth of that is actually being restored, the report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) notes, saying: “Progress is uneven, and it is insufficient to meet growing global needs.” Forests, which cover 4.14bn hectares (about a third of Earth’s land surface), store 714 gigatonnes of carbon and host up to 80% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity. They also play an important role in regulating rainfall and in reducing hunger, with nearly one-third of the global population depending on them for livelihoods. Threats are intensifying...

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Marta Tafalla@tafallamarta.bsky.social · 2w ago

España, el 'aparcadero' de orcas y delfines cuando los shows marinos se prohíben por todo el mundo www.eldiario.es/1_ce6e4f?utm...

España, el 'aparcadero' de orcas y delfines cuando los shows marinos se prohíben por todo el mundo

Una ley más permisiva con los espectáculos con cetáecos hace que los parques se conviertan en destino de ejemplares cuando se clausuran centros: este año se han trasladado a España 12 delfines y dos b...

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Plaza y Valdés Editores@plazayvaldes.bsky.social · 3w ago

¿Por qué escribir un libro sobre experimentación en animales? Reflexiones de @tafallamarta.bsky.social en @zendalibros.bsky.social a propósito de "Paradojas de la experimentación en animales. Ética, salud y crisis ecológica" www.zendalibros.com/por-que-escr...

¿Por qué escribir un libro sobre experimentación en animales? - Zenda

Marta Tafalla apunta en Zenda algunas claves acerca de la escritura de 'Paradojas de la experimentación animal' (Plaza y Valdés).

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VEGAN FEST®@veganfest.eu · 3mo ago

Meet some of the animal sanctuaries and shelters joining us at Vegan Fest. Come and discover their work, and help them continue saving lives through a donation or by volunteering. More sanctuaries, shelters and animal organisations will be announced soon! #veganfest ✊🏻🥕

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VEGAN FEST®@veganfest.eu · 2mo ago

DESMUNTANT ELS TRES TOMBS AT VEGAN FEST The documentary by @intercids.bsky.social focuses on the reality faced by the horses and donkeys used in this Catalan tradition. Its director, Lucía Arana, will tell us more about the project. September 20 · 11:30 am EMPATIA Stage Don’t miss it! ✊🏻🥕

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VEGAN FEST®@veganfest.eu · 2mo ago

“Tourism and animal welfare: how to travel responsibly” With Andrea Torres, Wild Animals Area Coordinator at FAADA (faada.org) we’ll talk about the impact of tourism on animals and how to travel more ethically. September 20 · 1:30 pm EMPATIA Stage #veganfest ✊🏻🥕

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VEGAN FEST®@veganfest.eu · 2mo ago

🐰 Mònica, founder of @lavedruna, will talk about the reality faced by abandoned and abused rabbits and the association’s work rescuing, protecting and finding them responsible homes. 🗓️ Sun 20/09 · 12:30 PM · EMPATIA Stage #veganfest ✊🏻🥕

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VEGAN FEST®@veganfest.eu · 2mo ago

Vegan Kids is Vegan Fest’s family space to share, learn and have fun together. Workshops, games and activities that encourage respect for animals, the planet and nature from an early age. Families, we’re waiting for you! #veganfest✊🏻🥕

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VEGAN FEST®@veganfest.eu · 2mo ago

HEURA FOODS is back at Vegan Fest! Innovation, plant-based protein and a commitment to a more ethical and sustainable future. Visit their stand and discover their delicious products. Which one is your favourite? 😋 #veganfest ✊🏻🥕