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A new proposal to improve animal welfare could end the practice of eating of dog and cats in China.
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Welcome to the Planet 100 for January 28, 2010. Here's what we're covering today:
Pet Eating Ban
In China, the culinary tradition of eating cats and dogs may come to an end as the pet-loving urban middle class finds the practice increasingly distasteful.
A recommendation to ban the practice of dog and cat consumption will be submitted in April as part a draft bill to tackle animal abuse. Online petitions have garnered thousands of signatures and videos of maltreatment, spurring protests in Chinese markets where animals are bought and sold.
Considered medicinal in ancient times, dog meat is still widely available throughout the country. The planned ban is causing heated debate between defenders of traditional values and animal welfare groups.
Via: Guardian
Sexy Beekeepers
HuffPost Green has brought back the Agri-hotties! This time, they are asking readers to submit and vote for their favorite sexy beekeeper.
Sustainable agriculture is so crucial, and what better way to get people excited about it than to make it sexy? Beekeeping is especially important, since honeybees are integral for the survival of up to a third of the plants we eat.
Enthusiastic submissions have been pouring in. Vote for your favorite thru next Wednesday.
Via: Huffington Post
Weigh More, Pay More
Whole Foods CEO John Mackey has announced his supermarket chain's "Team Member Healthy Discount Incentive" program whereby staffer pay less for groceries if they weigh less—the program is aimed at controlling health care costs.
Via: Sphere
Photo Credits:
Dog ©American Images, Inc./Getty Images
Chinese Protestors ©AP Photo
Bee Hat ©Photos.com/Jupiter Images
Bee Keeper ©Eric Tourneret, Chris Hondros, and Neil Despres
Bee ©Georgette Douwma/Getty Images
Grocery Store ©Jack Hollingsworth/Getty Images
