Audio for this is talk here: https://archive.org/details/KatieBa
That link also has further information about the talk, the conference where the talk was given etc.
Community Food Systems and the Tragedy of the CommonsPablo Martin
This slideshow explores community food systems and the so-called "Tragedy of the Commons" in light of Ostrom's Factors for Successful Resource Management.
Demography is the science involved with the study of biological population. It is also general science that can be suited to any kind of dynamic population study involving changes over time or space. It involves the study of the size, structure, and distribution of populations and spatial and or temporal changes in them in response to birth, death, migration and aging.
Community Food Systems and the Tragedy of the CommonsPablo Martin
This slideshow explores community food systems and the so-called "Tragedy of the Commons" in light of Ostrom's Factors for Successful Resource Management.
Demography is the science involved with the study of biological population. It is also general science that can be suited to any kind of dynamic population study involving changes over time or space. It involves the study of the size, structure, and distribution of populations and spatial and or temporal changes in them in response to birth, death, migration and aging.
Revolution and Reform in Social Movements by Nick PendergrastNickPendergrast
Talk audio: https://archive.org/details/RevolutionVSReform
Revolution and Reform in Social Movements
Nick Pendergrast
This workshop will cover different factions within a wide range of social movements. I will define anti-systemic (revolutionary) and integrationist (reformist) aspects of social movements, based on the work of sociologist Immanuel Wallerstein. I will also explore non-hegemonic elements within movements, which focus on creating alternative societies outside of existing power structures.
In the second part of the workshop I will discuss Max Weber’s concept of bureaucratisation and how these processes can push social movements in more reformist and “single issue” directions.
Bio:
Nick Pendergrast has a PhD in Sociology and his thesis applied sociological theories on social movements and organisations to the animal advocacy movement in Australia and the United States. He taught Sociology and Anthropology at Curtin University from 2008 to 2015 and currently teaches Sociology at the University of Melbourne. He has published widely on Critical Animal Studies, human/non-human relations, the media, social movements and social change.
You can view Nick Pendergrast's publications here: https://theconversation.com/profiles/nick-pendergrast-5089
Talk recorded at the Social Education Victoria (SEV) conference: http://www.sev.asn.au
From Nationalism to Intersectionality in Animal Advocacy by Nick PendergrastNickPendergrast
Talk audio: https://archive.org/details/nationalism_intersectionality
See the link above for the audio of this talk and more information about the conference and the talk.
Revolution and Reform in Social Movements by Nick PendergrastNickPendergrast
Talk audio: https://archive.org/details/RevolutionVSReform
Revolution and Reform in Social Movements
Nick Pendergrast
This workshop will cover different factions within a wide range of social movements. I will define anti-systemic (revolutionary) and integrationist (reformist) aspects of social movements, based on the work of sociologist Immanuel Wallerstein. I will also explore non-hegemonic elements within movements, which focus on creating alternative societies outside of existing power structures.
In the second part of the workshop I will discuss Max Weber’s concept of bureaucratisation and how these processes can push social movements in more reformist and “single issue” directions.
Bio:
Nick Pendergrast has a PhD in Sociology and his thesis applied sociological theories on social movements and organisations to the animal advocacy movement in Australia and the United States. He taught Sociology and Anthropology at Curtin University from 2008 to 2015 and currently teaches Sociology at the University of Melbourne. He has published widely on Critical Animal Studies, human/non-human relations, the media, social movements and social change.
You can view Nick Pendergrast's publications here: https://theconversation.com/profiles/nick-pendergrast-5089
Talk recorded at the Social Education Victoria (SEV) conference: http://www.sev.asn.au
From Nationalism to Intersectionality in Animal Advocacy by Nick PendergrastNickPendergrast
Talk audio: https://archive.org/details/nationalism_intersectionality
See the link above for the audio of this talk and more information about the conference and the talk.
Rover’s revolution? Complicity and resistance in human-companion animal relat...NickPendergrast
Talk audio: https://soundcloud.com/australian-sociology-tasa/rovers-revolutioncomplicity-and-resistance-in-human-companion-animal-relationships
This talk is from the Sociology and Animals session at the ‘Precarity, Rights and Resistance’
conference by The Australian Sociological
Association (TASA): https://tasa.org.au/sociology-and-animals/
You can follow Zoei on Twitter @zoei_sutton and see the following
link to see her academic publications: http://flinders.academia.edu/zoeisutton
Achieving environmental liberation through animal liberation by Adam CardiliniNickPendergrast
Talk audio: https://archive.org/details/ELandAL
Wild mammals make up 4% of the biomass of global mammal populations, while humans make up 36% and farmed mammals make up 60%. Similarly, farmed chickens make up 70% of the biomass of global bird populations. To sustain these huge farmed animal populations we use vasts amounts of land, resources and produce significant amounts of greenhouse gas emissions. Our use of non-human animals is significantly impacting the global environment and is a leading cause of environmental destruction. By ending our oppression of farmed animals we can reclaim land for rewilding and significantly reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. To achieve environmental liberation we must understand the link between animal oppression and environmental destruction. Ignoring the oppression of animals comes at the expense of the environment.
This workshop will describe the link between animal and environmental oppression. Participants will discuss why animal oppression is often ignored in the environmental movement and identify ways forward.
Recorded at the Students of Sustainability 2018 conference: http://www.studentsofsustainability.org/
Veganism in Intersectionality and the Science of Social Change by Svetlana Co...NickPendergrast
Audio of talk here: https://archive.org/details/SvetlanaC
For more information about this talk, see the link above.
Talk given at the Animal Activists Forum 2017 in Melbourne: http://www.activistsforum.com/
Academic and Activist Reflections on the Animal Advocacy Movement by Nick Pen...NickPendergrast
Audio of talk here: https://archive.org/details/NickPendergrast
Also see the link above for more information about the talk, which was recorded at the Animal Activists Forum: http://www.activistsforum.com/
‘They’re calling me a terrorist’ (but they probably shouldn’t): The Social Co...NickPendergrast
Audio for this is talk here: https://archive.org/details/NickPe
That link also has further information about the talk, the conference where the talk was given etc.
The Food We Eat and its Impact on the Environment by Nick PendergrastNickPendergrast
You can listen to the audio from this talk here: https://archive.org/details/EnvironmentNP
Information about the speaker, Nick Pendergrast:
Teaches Sociology at Melbourne University and has multiple academic publications.
More information: https://theconversation.com/profiles/nick-pendergrast-5089
This was the 3rd talk from event The Food We Eat: Its Impacts on Environments and Bodies. This event was held in Townsville, Australia: https://www.facebook.com/events/991954167607453/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%222%22%2C%22ref_dashboard_filter%22%3A%22past%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D
You can listen to the 1st and 2nd talks from this event here:
Samara Grumberg: The Food We Eat and its Impact on Human Health: https://archive.org/details/HealthSG
James Aspey: The Food We Eat and its Impact on Animals: https://archive.org/details/AnimalsJA
This event was organised by Samara and Townsville Vegans: https://www.facebook.com/TownsvilleVegans/
Experimental Utopias and Social Change: Examples from Australian Non-Hegemoni...NickPendergrast
Audio for this talk: https://archive.org/details/NonHegemonic
Abstract:
Social movements are typically considered either incremental or antisystemic, or in other words, reformist or revolutionary. Both of these approaches are focused on the state or other significant power-holders. However, a third approach to social change does not attempt to change society as a whole, but instead imagines an alternative society, and begins to experiment with those alternatives. We look at examples from Australia to think through some of the key issues surrounding non-hegemonic activism. In particular, we use cases from animal advocacy and indigenous activism to contextualise the concept of non-hegemonic activism in Australia. Vegan activism and self-determination activism are both attempts to create change without directly challenging power structures – but by their very existence they do question whether mainstream society is, in fact, successful. These broad movements contain elements of both state-centric and non-hegemonic activism, and we unpack the experimental utopias that activists are attempting to bring about.
Contacts:
theresa.petray@jcu.edu.au
nicholas.pendergrast@unimelb.edu.au
This talk was recorded at The Australian Sociological Association 2016 conference. You can hear more talks from this conference here: https://soundcloud.com/australian-sociology-tasa
Nick Pendergrast. Rescuing Dogs in a Mercedes-Benz: Animal Advocacy in ChinaNickPendergrast
You can listen to the audio from this talk here: https://archive.org/details/AnimalsChina
Abstract:
There is a growing animal advocacy movement in China, which has occurred alongside a rising middle class and increasing Westernisation. Recently, Chinese animal activists forced a truck filled with dogs on their way to slaughter off the road and rescued the dogs. In the Western world, this has been cited as an example of growing concern for non-human animals in China. While this is a legitimate way in which to view this event, there are other frames which tell a different story. It can also be viewed through the lens of class and Westernisation. Those carrying out this rescue did so in a Mercedes-Benz, on the way to a hotel resort. The rescue of the dogs can be linked to the growing middle-class in China, who have increasingly being influenced by Western lifestyles including living with companion animals, and values about which animals are deemed food and which ones are not. Owning dogs as companion animals compared to eating them as food increasingly marks divides in China, along divides such as poor versus rich and urban versus rural. This presentation will explore these conflicts, as well as suggesting some implications for animal advocacy in the West.
This talk was recorded at The Australian Sociological Association 2016 conference. You can hear more talks from this conference here: https://soundcloud.com/australian-sociology-tasa
The Emotional Lives of Animals – Adrenalin Junkie Orangutans and Individualis...NickPendergrast
You can listen to the audio for this talk here: https://soundcloud.com/animal-rights-advocates/animals
Full talk with Q and A after here: https://archive.org/details/EmotionalAnimals
This talk was recorded at the Glyd-In Community Centre: http://www.glydein.org.au/
Livia Boscardin: "Our Common Future" - Developing a Non-Speciesist, Critical ...NickPendergrast
The audio for this presentation is available at: https://archive.org/details/LiviaBoscardin.OurCommonFutureDevelopingANonSpeciesistCriticalTheoryOfSustainability
This talk (by Livia Boscardin) was given at The Institute for Critical Animal Studies Oceania 2013 Conference: Animal Liberation and Social Justice - an Intersectional Approach to Social Change.
You can find out more about this conference here: http://icasoceania.wordpress.com/2013/06/22/conference-schedule/
You can hear other talks from this conference on episode 32 of Progressive Podcast Australia: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2013/07/12/cas/
ARA Membership Flyer - by Animal Rights AdvocatesNickPendergrast
This flyer discusses animal rights, how we can put animal rights into practice in our daily lives, and becoming a member of Animal Rights Advocates.
The flyer is produced by Animal Rights Advocates, who you can find online at: www.ara.org.au
Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in domestic animals in District Ban...Open Access Research Paper
Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular zoonotic protozoan parasite, infect both humans and animals population worldwide. It can also cause abortion and inborn disease in humans and livestock population. In the present study total of 313 domestic animals were screened for Toxoplasma gondii infection. Of which 45 cows, 55 buffalos, 68 goats, 60 sheep and 85 shaver chicken were tested. Among these 40 (88.88%) cows were negative and 05 (11.12%) were positive. Similarly 55 (92.72%) buffalos were negative and 04 (07.28%) were positive. In goats 68 (98.52%) were negative and 01 (01.48%) was recorded positive. In sheep and shaver chicken the infection were not recorded.
UNDERSTANDING WHAT GREEN WASHING IS!.pdfJulietMogola
Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the average weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It encompasses both global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, have accelerated its pace and intensity
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
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2. BEFORE WE START…
Talking about human overpopulation is a topic many people find
difficult and there can be strong opposing views
It can be particularly divisive among the vegan community
Human overpopulation is not the only factor contributing to the
destruction of the planet, but it’s a significant part of it
This talk is about thinking about what can we do in our lives to help
others and do the least harm in regards to human population
At the end there will be time for questions and I want to have a
respectful discussion that truly listens and evaluates the views of others
3. HISTORY OF HUMAN POPULATION & IMPACT
Humans stopped living in harmony with other animals arguably when
we shifted from a nomadic existence to agriculture – around 10,000
years ago
We started hunting other animals to extinction, such as the mammoth
18th Century - the Industrial Revolution led to an explosion in the
population due to advances in food production, medical care and
sanitation
However, industrialisation led to enormous pollution of the air, seas
and the exploding human population began to have an even bigger
impact on the other animals
4.
5. WHY DOES THIS MATTER FOR OTHER
ANIMALS?
We are just one species of millions
More humans = more land is ‘cleared’ and stolen from the other animals
who live there (as well as native human populations)
80% of the world’s forests have been destroyed (World Resources Institute)
70% of the non-human animal population live in forests (National
Geographic)
In Australia, since European invasion, about 90% of native vegetation in the
eastern temperate zone has been removed for agriculture, industry,
transport and human habitation.
About 50% of Australia's rainforests have been cleared
The proportion of Australia covered by forest or woodland has been
reduced by more than one third (Source: Creating Markets for Biodiversity,
Productivity Commission, Canberra, April 2001).
6. LAND CLEARING IN AUSTRALIA
National Forest Inventory, cited by Department of the Environment, Australia
7. JUST ANOTHER FACTOR TO CONSIDER
When doing a calculation of our carbon footprint we take into account
our transport, diet, overseas holidays and consumption habits
But what about our reproductive choices?
A 2009 study found:
“Under current conditions in the United States, for example, each child
adds about 9441 metric tons of carbon dioxide to the carbon legacy
of an average female, which is 5.7 times her lifetime emissions.”
Reproduction and the carbon legacies of individuals, Murtaugh and Schlax,
Global Environmental Change. Volume 19, Issue 1, February 2009
10. YOU’RE NOT ONE OF THOSE ANTI-
NATALISTS ARE YOU?
No. I am talking about thinking about what is the most ethical choice to
make, taking into account how humans impact other animals – doing the
most good and least harm to the world
Anti-natalists argue that it is wrong to bring a new person into this world
knowing that suffering in inevitable
It is a philosophical theory and states that birth, ‘natalism’ is a wrong
Many people criticise anti-natalists arguing that:
Even with suffering, life can be joyous
(Male) anti-natalists should not tell women what to do with their bodies
These people are just assholes (Yup, some of them are. I left some of these
groups due to ableism or sexism)
On the flip side, by choosing not to reproduce they are still aiding the
planet, their reasons are just different to others
11. WHAT ABOUT THE VOLUNTARY HUMAN
EXTINCTION MOVEMENT?
This a movement that advocates for humans to voluntarily stop reproducing, in
order to save other animals and the planet from further destruction –
Many people in VHMET are also vegans
Volunteers of the movement believe it would be ideal for the human species to
voluntarily die out
Supporters of the movement don’t agree with extinction, but at least think there are
too many humans at the moment and we should stop producing any more
Whether you agree with extinction or not is a moot point as it is high unlikely
humans would voluntarily stop reproducing
THE KEY ISSUE IS: what is an ethical choice for me to make in my situation?
12. WHAT’S UNETHICAL?
There are any unethical ways to deal with overpopulation, so let’s rule
those out first of all:
No killing or mass genocide
No biological weapons to prevent breeding
No forced sterilisation or abortion
No pressuring pregnant women into an abortion
This about future choices – not the children who already exist or mothers
who have decided to continue with the pregnancy
13. SO WHAT CAN WE DO?
If you are part of the tiny percentage of people in the world’s history
that truly have a choice about whether to bring a new person into the
world consider: what is the most ethical option?
One child? No child? Or adopting or fostering a child?
Massive shortage of carers Australia wide – for fostering and permanent
care
20,000 Australian kids in need of permanent homes
305,377 new births in Australia in 2015
So if 6% of those new parents instead adopted or fostered all kids would
have a stable home to live in
There are problems in the system, we need to encourage more people to
adopt with financial assistance – e.g. NSW will give up to 37k to adoptive
parents
14.
15. WHAT ABOUT COUNTRIES WHERE PEOPLE
DON’T HAVE A CHOICE?
Promote women’s empowerment and reproductive rights
The more empowered and educated women are, the fewer children
they have
In particular, access to contraception and abortion – an area religious
aid groups often refuse to assist with
Donating to groups such as Women’s Global Network for Reproductive
Rights