Ep 20 - News of the week

Welcome back to ‘News of the week’ on The Vegan Compass Podcast! We’ve got some heavy topics to cover, starting with the wildfires in LA, and a shocking revelation regarding an animal cruelty case. But it’s not all bad news—there’s some uplifting research to share, including a fascinating study that shows plant-rich diets are excellent for gut health. Plus, we’ll dive into an important environmental issue where residents near Perth are calling for a tourist ban to protect a dwindling species. Stick with us, because we’ve got a lot to unpack in today’s episode. News headlines: 1. How Santa Ana 'devil winds' and climate change are fuelling fire conditions in California 2. How Pasadena Humane mobilized to take in pets and wildlife escaping the Eaton Fire Donate to Pasadena Humane to support animal care efforts 3. Shark and crocodile warning as 10 melon-headed whales found dead on Kimberley beach 4. Horrific details revealed after man charged with animal cruelty 5. Residents near Perth have called for a tourist ban on a popular island to protect a dwindling species 6. Plant-rich diets boost gut health, study finds 7. A Brisbane pet shop owner has lost a bid to have a juvenile freshwater crocodile on display 8. Calls to halt kangaroo culling in Victoria’s Grampians after bushfires 9. Baby gorilla rescued from plane during smuggling attempt in Turkey 10. Health Benefits of Tofu: A Nutritious Plant-Based Superfood _______ Stay Connected with The Vegan Compass Podcast Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Watch on YouTube Listen on Apple Podcasts