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McCantibiotica

In intensive livestock farming, animals are pumped with antibiotics. This could create resistant bacteria that could cost 10 million people a year's lives by 2050. But if we convince McDonald's to use less antibiotics now, this giant could push the entire industry to a more sustainable model. McDonald's decides now, so call them to prevent the next pandemic. Pandemics are the shocking but inevitable consequence of the poor hygiene, cross-contamination and the undersized animal welfare that occurs when animals are exploited for 'food'. Viruses appear in markets where live animals are traded, but also in the filth and miserable living conditions of farm animals. These viruses eventually spread to people around the world. To keep farm animals alive in their appalling conditions, they are given a powerful cocktail of medicines, including antibiotics. In the US (and I think it's not much different here) 80% of the antibiotics sold are given to farm animals. As a result, the 'sickmakers' become travel tent for the overused medication, so-called 'superbugs' (superbacteria) arise and eventually we no longer have working medicines at our disposal when we get sick. Coronavirus is an animal virus introduced to humans through animal markets. Similarly, influenza A viruses are avian influenza viruses that have passed through poultry farming to humans. Taking animals off our collective board would be a big step in preventing future pandemics and improving our health and the environment at the same time. There is a lesson that we as a species, despite hundreds of years of vigorous warnings, have not learned. Tuberculosis, measles, whooping cough, typhoid, leprosy and cold all have one thing in common: they once crossed from animal to human when we started domesticating, breeding and exploiting animals. 70 billion animals are raised each year in horrible conditions — pumped full of antibiotics to prevent disease outbreaks and stimulate unnaturally rapid growth. Intensive livestock farming is a nightmare for the environment and animal welfare — but it's a paradise for germs, which mutate , multiply and skip to people. Already 700,000 people die every year from infection with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Scientists predict that this will be up to 10 million deaths per year in 2050. But we can do something about it. McDonald's is the largest buyer of beef in the world and is currently deciding on a new antibiotic policy. If we call on the company to take only meat that has been produced antibiotic-free, it could push the entire industry to a more sustainable model. Let's make that happen! There's almost nothing that McDonald's thinks is more important than their image — so If millions of us make our voices heard, we can convince the meat giant to stop taking antibiotics and help prevent the next pandemic. Sign now and share it quickly: McDonald's: no antibiotics in livestock farming! More information : 'Why do we fight corona without discussing the cause?'(OneWorld) https://www.oneworld.nl/lezen/ opinion/why-fight-we- counter-corona-without- cause-to-discusse/ 'This is the ideal time to reflect on the way meat is produced' (Knack) https://weekend.knack.be/ lifestyle/culinary /this-it- ideal-moment-to-style-to- stand-by-the-way-why- meat-word-produced/ article-opinion-1578319.html Livestock farming 'most risky human activity' for pandemics (Metro) https://www.metronieuws.nl/in- the news/domestic/2020/07/ livestock husband-most-risky human-activity-for- pandemics/ Reading Archives - OneWorld -   Knack Weekend - inspiration for your lifestyle -   In English: Coronavirus: Industrial animal farming has caused most new infectious diseases and risks more pandemics, experts warn (The Independent) https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/coronavirus-meat-animal-farming-pandemic-disease-wet-markets-a9505626.html The meat we eat is a pandemic risk, too (Vox) https://www.vox.com/future- perfect/2020/4/22/21228158/ coronavirus-pandemic risk- factory-farming-meat McDonald's to curb antibiotic use in its beef supply (Reuters) https://uk.reuters.com/ article/us-mcdonalds- antibiotics/mcdonalds-to-curb- antibiotic-use-in-its-beef- Supply-idukkbn1OA299 New report calls for urgent action to avert antimicrobial resistance crisis (WHO) https://www.who.int/news/item/ 29-04-2019-new-report-calls- for-urgent action-to-avert- antimicrobial resistance crisis Industrial animal farming 'has caused most new viruses and risks further pandemics' - Avaaz is an international citizen movement of 65 million people. We strive to empower citizens' insights and values in international decision-making (“Avaaz” means “voice” or “song” in different languages). Avaaz has members in all countries of the world, our team is spread over 18 countries in 6 continents and works in 17 languages. Read here learn more about Avaaz's biggest campaigns, or follow us on Facebook whether Twitter . Avaaz - The World in Action - Food - health - Pandemic - Climate - Animal Welfare - Blog collection -

The survival of every day - tip 1

The first tip for the survival of every day is: dare to dream. The harsh reality of every day and the challenges it entails can make you lose your courage. Sometimes other people make our lives miserable; they laugh about your ambitions or warn you of disappointments. 'Dreams are cheating, 'they say. It can make you cynical, but don't fall for that trap! Tell me honestly, do you dare to dream? “Everyone dreams, but not everyone has the same dream. Whoever dreams at night, in the dusty pits of his head, wakes up to discover that that dream meant nothing. Those who dream during the day are dangerous, because they can pursue their dream with their eyes open, to make it come true.” - T.E. Lawrence - You have different kinds of dreams. They can be pure fantasy or very powerful in our reality; your life! Dreams that are not about anything or that inspire us. My encouragement is: go for the second kind. It's the art of dreaming the “dangerous dreams” of daytime. Think big. Think what makes you happy or happy. What if you never had to work again? What does your heart beat faster? What can be so real no longer? It helps me at least once a year to withdraw myself to a quiet place for 1 or 2 days and be busy with these questions. What do I dream of? Where do I want to be in 5 years? Someone once told me: “You overestimate what you can do in a year, but underestimate what you can do in five years.” That helps me not to dream too small, but at the same time be patient. So: write down your dream. Remind yourself, hang it somewhere where you see it every day. Share it with others, and let them remind you. Or share it in the comments below; what is your dream? #survival #tips The tips come from survival expert Bear Grills; the world's best-known survival expert, complemented by my own experiences.