The Independent emphasizes the need for quality journalism, particularly in critical areas such as reproductive rights, climate change, and health risks associated with the fur trade. Recent alarms raised by over 40 politicians regarding the potential for fur farm practices to create new pathogens linked to bird flu highlight the urgency of addressing public health risks. Historical inaction by political leaders on fur trade regulations, especially under previous governments, showcases a lag in necessary responses to emerging threats. US incidents of bird flu mutations also underline the seriousness of this issue.
"More than 40 politicians have warned the government that fur farm practices could spark future pandemics by allowing new pathogens to emerge, according to eminent scientists."
"Fur farm animals suffer painful injuries and infections and psychological torture from being caged, say opponents."
"In the US, one person has died of bird flu after it mutated and spread to cattle, prompting California to declare an emergency."
"Under Boris Johnson when he was prime minister, the Conservatives dropped plans to ban imports and sales of fur."
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