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Keith Akers talks about simple living to help the environment

By Dr. Elizabeth Walsh,

Published December 24, 2023 at 7:30 PM MST

During the holidays we can sometimes lose track of the true meaning of the season and get caught up in buying gifts and foods that contribute significantly to deforestation, soil erosion, habitat destruction, climate change, and more. On Animal Concerns of Texas, Liz and Tom talk with writer Keith Akers about vegetarianism in early Christianity, how Jesus Christ sought to extend compassion towards all living beings, and how living more simply will allow us to better protect wildlife, the human population, and the planet we share.

Keith Akers is a writer and activist. He has published four books. He’s been involved with various vegetarian or vegan groups for the past four decades, including the Vegetarian Society of D. C. (where he served as President), the Vegetarian Society of Colorado (where he also served as President), and the International Vegetarian Union (where he served as Regional Secretary for North America).

Originally aired on December 24, 2023

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To learn more about Keith’s work visit Compassionate Spirit at https://compassionatespirit.com/

Originally aired on December 24, 2023

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Dr. Elizabeth Walsh

Liz Walsh is a Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso. She is also a member of the national Sierra Club Wildlife & Endangered Species Activist Team. Dr. Walsh also serves on the Executive Committee of the El Paso Regional Sierra Club Group, and as a board member of the Vegetarian Society of El Paso. Liz is also interim president of the Vegetarian Society of El Paso.

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Tom Linney

Tom Linney works with the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) Animal Law Program and is on the board of Pets Alive-El Paso. Among other duties, Tom is responsible for developing and marketing ALDF’s Animal Law Pro Bono Program to interested firms and attorneys and for helping students transition from law student to legal professional. He also provides support to professionals interested in teaching animal law and collaborates with ALDF’s Litigation and Criminal Justice Program to assign appropriate pro bono counsel to ALDF projects and cases.

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Paul Castro

Paul Castro has worked in various facets of audio production; producing talk and music shows, managing a community radio station, developing websites and podcasts. As a multimedia producer he enjoys being able to tell stories with a community perspective. He oversees operations and content production for KTEP.

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