Bigger news than another farmworker infected is that the CDC has only tested ~40 people for bird flu this yr.

To keep tabs on human-to-human transmission, Jeremy Farrar told me the US needs a system to encourage communities near outbreaks to get tested. kffhealthnews.org/news/article/b…

Article doesn't mention greenhouse gas emissions produced by transport of live animals for slaughter or 'fattening'. As we blow past 1.5C every story – especially those about animal agriculture responsible for 15% of emissions – is a climate story

nytimes.com/2024/05/20/hea…

“I believe we’re marching toward an uninsurable future”

'In the past few years, previously small-scale threats like wildfires, hail and windstorms have become more intense and frequent'

Insurance industry lost money on homeowners coverage in 18 states last year

Rates are

WXXI's new series, 'Environmental Connections,' hosted by Jasmin Singer airs tonight (5/3) at 8:30 p.m. and again Sunday (5/5) at 11 a.m. on WXXI-TV. In this episode Jasmin looks at the food service industry and the impact it has on the climate.

2022 Fortune interview, Bill Gates dismissed asking people to eat less meat as a waste of time.

Cuz.... why tackle 15% of all greenhouse gas emissions when it would mean confronting the patriarchy as studies show men feel VERY threatened by vegetables

earth.org/breaking-the-c…

Ruth Ann Crystal, MD Hank Green Thanks for the tag
1. Great, phase out coal, low fruit as they say, and not for nothing but see also nat gas production at “all time high” production in U.S. in 2023
2. Emissions dropped 1% in 2023 yet need to drop by 40% in 6 yrs… see that happening? Yea me neither
3. Last

Join Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan for a guided tour with Matt Perry, of Spring Farm CARES, on episode #729 of the Our Hen House podcast, “Creating Sanctuary for Wild Animals.” Listen here: ourhenhouse.org/ep729/

Whether you love, hate, or are confused by AI, you need to listen to Our Hen House podcast episode #730, “AI for Animal Activists.” Join Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan as Tom Conger reveals all about new tools to help us help animals. Listen here: ourhenhouse.org/ep730/

Need some holiday recycling tech tips? Check out this week’s WXXI Public Media “Connections” with Jasmin Singer. And if you have an Alexa smart speaker, just say “Alexa, open Monroe County Recycling” and ask away! It’s free!
♻️➡️📦🎁🛍️ 🎄👕🎮🖨️🕹️⬅️♻️

wxxinews.org/show/connectio…

It’s #GivingTuesday & we need your support! All donations between now & Dec 31 will be DOUBLED, but only if we reach our goal of $25,000! All donations count & are greatly appreciated. We invite you to join our Flock Friends community w/ exciting perks at OurHenHouse.org/support

Listen to the #OurHenHouse podcast to learn about the work Musisi Mike, founder of Luv4All: Uganda, is doing to grow compassion for both animals & humans, including running Uganda’s 1st vegan school. He joins co-hosts Jasmin Singer & Mariann Sullivan for ep 715: ourhenhouse.org/ep715/

This audio postcard of Farm Sanctuary was especially fun to put together for WXXI News. Take a listen! #rescuedanimals #animalsanctuary wxxinews.org/local-news/202…

I interviewed #BobBarker a few years back, and I will never forget it. He inspired me the whole time we chatted. As we were saying goodbye, he said to me, “Young lady, you are a very good interviewer.” 😭 ⁦VegNews⁩ vegnews.com/interviews/bob…

Interviewing #BobBarker for VegNews, an interview that recently re-aired on the VegNews Podcast, was one of the high points of my career. RIP, Bob. Thanks for saving so many animals. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/epi…

Do you try to keep up with animal-related legislation but sometimes find yourself wondering what it all means? This week, Jasmin Singer & Mariann Sullivan get answers about the EATS Act from Chris Green, Exec. Director of Harvard Animal Law. Listen here: ourhenhouse.org/ep710/

It was a real joy hosting WXXI News's Connections Friday during the annual Book Week (thx to Scott Fybush (@fybush.bsky.social) for leading the charge!). The episode on young adult literature will stay with me for a long time. Thx to authors E. Lockhart, & Natalia Sylvester and New Leaf Literary agent

I'm already missing Summer Book Week (though it continues tomorrow with Jasmin Singer in the big chair)... so how about some comedy to cheer me up? We're out on the deck tonight and would love to have you in the audience!

DM for the address... don't be shy!

I’m Weekend Edition-ing. (And yes, I know; you love my plant shirt.) #wxxi #npr #rochesterny #veganlesbian #weekendedition

I'm so happy to welcome the first guest essayist for my Substack newsletter. Carrie Lou Hamilton is an activist and author with a particular passion for #feminism , #drugreform , and #veganism . Enjoy! jasminsinger.substack.com/p/guest-post-s…