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A Vegan YouTube Court Drama

14/06/2018 GMT

A Vegan You Tube Court Drama

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A vegan vlogger files a lawsuit for defamation after suffering abuse online

A vegan vlogger files a lawsuit for defamation after suffering abuse online; is it possible to count how many animals are born every day? Also,  why are we so drawn to landscapes?

Anna Scanlon, a vegan vlogger, has filed a lawsuit for defamation after she found herself the target of abuse online . She complained to the social media companies but got little response. The forthcoming trial could have major implications for defamation online.

From penguins to nematodes - is it possible to count how many animals are born in the world every day? Reporter Kate Lamble takes a trip to the zoo to find out the answer to a ten year old listener’s question. 

What is it about beautiful landscapes that people like so much? Caz Graham explores the appeal of wide open natural spaces, starting with a visit to the English Lake District.

(Photo: Anna Scanlon)

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