thedailywhat:

Beagle Liberation of the Day: At least 30 beagle puppies were rescued this weekend by animal rights activists from a notoriously inhumane breeding facility in Italy. Green Hill 2001 farms the animals out to vivisection labs, where the dogs are subjected to live experimental research and then death. Members of the Animal Liberation Front of Italy climbed over barbed wire fences on the grounds of Green Hill, then managed to squirrel the animals out through a breach in the fencing.

According to one ALF protester, “all the animals had a strong smell of urine, and one puppy about 8 months old, has an incision that runs the full length of his abdomen.” (See more photos here; heads up — some are graphic.)

Twelve activists were arrested in the liberation.

[thanks, rachel!]

unconsumption:

Today, as many of you know, is World Water Day. And we, like many of you, strive to help increase awareness of the ongoing need to protect and conserve water and other natural resources.

Are you aware that:

• Reducing your shower time by 5 minutes can save up to 20 gallons of water per shower?
• Washing dishes in a dishwasher instead of hand-washing them can save 16 gallons of water? 
• A low-flow toilet can save 25 gallons of water/day?
• A dripping faucet can result in 20 gallons of lost water per day?

Thanks to our friends at The Nature Conservancy, who created this “Water Footprint of an American” infographic and shared the valuable water-saving tips!

Find much more info on The Nature Conservancy’s blog here.