Environment & Animals

Industrial chimneys releasing smoke into the sky, highlighting the environmental impact of human activity on the planet and the challenges humanity faces with pollution and climate change.
BooksEnvironment & Animals

Does Humanity Have a Death Wish?

In short, yes—but we can stop this wish from becoming reality

By Jon Mills 16 Min Read
Ethics for the End Times
Members of the Red Rebels, part of the Extinction Rebellion movement, perform a silent protest highlighting the ethics of addressing the climate crisis.
BooksEnvironment & Animals
22 Min Read
One Rights: Integrating Human and Animal Rights
The image shows two foxes being carried on the backs of two people. These foxes were rescued from Ukrainian fur farms, highlighting a significant issue regarding the ethical treatment of animals. In discussing the interconnection of human and animal rights, we can use the "One Rights" framework. This approach combines principles of human rights and animal rights, advocating for the welfare and rights of all beings, irrespective of species. It emphasizes the intrinsic value of all life forms and argues for the extension of ethical considerations typically reserved for humans to all animals. This perspective is essential in cases like these, where the exploitation of animals for commercial purposes, such as fur farming, raises serious moral and ethical concerns. The One Rights framework supports the notion that humans have a responsibility to protect and respect the lives of animals, aligning with broader ethical principles of fairness, compassion, and respect for life.
Environment & Animals
16 Min Read
Ethical and Practical Arguments for Animal Rights
March for animal rights and human rights, understood as one shared struggle.
Environment & Animals
14 Min Read
Transspecies Rights: Expanding Moral Horizons
Two bottlenose dolphins interacting playfully in clear turquoise waters, a moment highlighting the importance of recognizing transspecies rights and the social behaviors of dolphins in their natural habitat.
Environment & Animals
10 Min Read
Nonhuman Rights: A Modern Ethical Frontier
This powerful and contemplative portrait of a primate provides a vivid image that prompts reflection on nonhuman rights. The thoughtful, almost human-like gaze of the animal brings to the forefront the ongoing conversation about extending certain legal protections and rights to nonhuman species, particularly those with complex cognitive abilities. The debate on nonhuman rights explores the ethics of human interactions and treatment of other sentient species, underscoring the importance of regarding these living beings as more than mere resources or property.
Environment & Animals
13 Min Read
War on Animals: Crafting a Law of Peace for All Beings
A raccoon dog with striking facial markings looking out from behind the bars of a cage, a poignant visual for the article 'War on Animals' that underscores the impact of human conflicts on animal welfare.
Environment & Animals
18 Min Read
Voter Backlash and Animal Rights: A Political Conundrum
Fearing potential voter backlash, Cory Booker and other vegetarian or vegan politicians have refrained from formally incorporating meat consumption and animal rights issues into their political agendas during campaigns.
Environment & Animals
11 Min Read
Libertarian Ethics: A New Dawn for Animal Rights
Pop art illustration of a porcupine upholding libertarian ethics by grasping the Torch of Liberty, symbolizing freedom and individualism. The graphic is divided by a vertical line, with one side depicting vertical stripes in teal, yellow, and light blue, and the other showing the porcupine in stark black, white, and gold tones. The image conveys a strong message of self-ownership and non-aggression principle through its bold lines and contrasting colors.
Environment & Animals
16 Min Read
Revisiting Plato: A Modern Take on Interspecies Dialogues
Horizontal portrait of Plato, with the left half in black and white marble-like style, and the right in vibrant colors with abstract animal forms, representing Interspecies Dialogues.
Environment & Animals
19 Min Read
Climate Law: Judiciary’s Role in a Democratic Theatre
Designer Vivienne Westwood leads a crowd of over 50,000 activists through the streets of London, England, rallying for climate change action in anticipation of COP21 in Paris, France. The urgency of climate law reform is palpable as the mass of determined faces marches forward in solidarity. Photo by Matthew Kirby.
Environment & Animals
11 Min Read
Rethinking the Violence-Nonviolence Binary in Climate
The scenario involves a police officer filming a Just Stop Oil activist on Whitehall near Parliament Square on 20 May 2023. This situation exemplifies the complex dynamics between violence and nonviolence, often dubbed the "Violence-Nonviolence Binary," within the context of social activism and law enforcement.
Environment & Animals
11 Min Read
Human Rights and the Right to a Healthy Environment
Minimalist horizontal illustration representing the delicate balance between legal decisions and the Right to a Healthy Environment
Environment & Animals
12 Min Read
Empowered Aussie Youth: Pioneering Climate Justice
Minimalist horizontal illustration with abstract elements related to climate, depicting the global youth uprising and climate activism inspired by Greta Thunberg. The image integrates clean lines and simple shapes with textures or patterns that convey the urgency and determination of the youth movement. While the portrayal is abstract, the central theme of youth activism and intergenerational climate justice is evident and aligned with the article's content.
Environment & Animals
6 Min Read
Unveiling Nonreligion: The Case of Ethical Veganism
A courtroom setting with a balance of nature and urban elements in the background. In the foreground, a human figure, representing Jordi Casamitjana, stands with a group of animals, symbolizing ethical veganism. Behind them, legal documents and scales of justice are displayed, emphasizing the legal context. The overall tone is contemplative, highlighting the intersection of law, ethics, and veganism.
Environment & Animals
8 Min Read
Crimes in the Name of Profit: Unveiling Activists’ Struggles
Minimalist horizontal illustration with abstract elements depicting the challenges and struggles of environmental activists, particularly in the context of Latin America and the Amazon. The image merges clean lines and simple shapes with textures that convey the severity of violence and the urgency of environmental protection.
Environment & Animals
15 Min Read
Digital activism: A New Frontier for Human Rights
Horizontal illustration showcasing digital activism with a minimalist design, blended with abstract climate art elements that depict digital activism, human rights, and the climate crisis.
Environment & Animals
12 Min Read

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