ANIMAL AGRICULTURE NEWS
Animal agriculture subsidies skyrocket in 2020 despite impact on climate change and health
Government subsidies to the animal agriculture industry more than doubles in 2020 despite concerns for public health and climate change.
Lewis Hamilton encourages his 21.8 million followers to “please stop eating meat”
F1 champion and vegan Lewis Hamilton is encouraging his followers to “ditch meat” to stop “100 million animals being killed per month in the UK.
EU is major contributor to deforestation as a result of imports
The EU is one of the world’s largest importers of products produced in deforested areas of the tropical forests of South America and Africa.
A ‘biofuels solution’ for unwanted gas won’t lessen environmental impact of pig farming
The US Department of Environmental Quality has approved a plan by Smithfield food to convert faecal fumes into natural gas. Here is why its a lazy plan.
Biden’s climate summit must address impact of meat and dairy industry
President Joe Biden will be holding a Leaders Summit on Climate for world leaders to discuss solutions to the climate crisis.
WHO calls for ban on live animal markets to prevent pandemics
The World Health Organisation calls for a complete ban on markets selling live, wild animals in order to prevent future pandemics.
New Zealand ceases transport of livestock by sea in win for animal rights movement
New Zealand plans on banning livestock trade by sea for animal welfare reasons. Animal agriculture is one of the countries biggest industries.
Can sustainable agriculture save the Amazon?
Replacing meat and dairy farming with plants needed for meat alternatives could be the answer to ending the destruction of the Amazon rainforest.
Children’s TV show encouraging children to eat less meat is attacked by meat farmers
A popular British children’s TV show, Blue Peter, has been criticised for encouraging children to eat less meat in a climate change challenge.
What is ‘meatposting’ and how is it harmful?
Posting pictures of meat online and on social media helps to promote an industry responsible for crimes against the earth and animals.
Newsweek documentary explores the rise of veganism
The documentary entitled; “Will We All Be Vegan in the Future?” attempts to explore the rising trend of veganism in mainstream culture.
Commercial fishing is the greatest cause of the death and decline of marine animals – George Monbiot
George Monbiot, Britain’s preeminent environmental journalist speaks about coronavirus, climate breakdown and the impacts of consumerism
Will Biden crack down on Big-Meat?
The Biden presidency has placed a target on industry hyper-consolidation. Now, Biden must address unsustainable meat-industry monopoly.
New documentary shows how fast-food is destroying the Amazon Rainforest
TAKEOUT, a Michal Siewierski documentary, explores the way in which our meat and dairy heavy fast-food diets are destroying the Amazon Rainforest.
Big Meat spends millions on hindering progressive climate change action
According to research from New York University, US meat and dairy companies have spent millions lobbying against climate-friendly legislature.
Americans eating more meat during pandemic
There is more fake meat than ever on supermarket shelves. So why are American’s still choosing real meat over sustainable options?
JBS, the biggest meat company in the world gives climate change the finger
JBS, the largest meat producing company in the world, has been a driving force in rainforest destruction over many years.
Western eating habits responsible for decimating tropical forests
According to new research published in the Nature Ecology and Evolution journal, asserts that the average Westerner’s diet kills four trees per year.
Subsidize plant-based foods to promote sustainable eating
Research finds that subsidizing sustainable plant-based foods can help guide consumers towards making climate-friendly food choices.
The rise and rise of alternative meat spells the end of animal agriculture
Alternative meats such as plant-based meat and lab-grown meat, puts the future of animal agriculture at risk of extinction.
Human activities are responsible for dying coral reefs
Coral reefs are under threat as never before. The biggest danger comes from human activities such as animal agriculture, overfishing and climate change.
Chris Packham wants better treatment of chickens saying supermarkets are “selling suffering”
Animal rights activist and TV presenter Chris Packham advocates for standards of chicken welfare to be raised, accuses supermarkets of “selling suffering”.
Seaweed cow feed solution won’t change impact on climate change
Scientists have claimed adding seaweed to cow feed could reduce methane gas emissions to meet climate goals, but this plan is flawed says Dr Alex Lockwood.
These farmers have switched from meat farming to plants
More farmers are ditching the meat and dairy industry and embrace sustainable changes in agriculture in favour of environmentally-friendly plant farming.
For people and the planet we must ban Big-Meat
The meat industry is bad for workers, animals and the health of the planet. Only a meat sales ban can save us from its destruction.
Could this be the end of the meat industry?
COVID-19 has highlighted the flaws of the meat industry. As it struggles to maintain relevance, will plant-based diets defeat it?
Despite the terrible impact on the planet, Americans won’t stop eating meat. Why?
Despite growing awareness about the harm to the environment caused by meat consumption, Americans continue to buy and eat meat.
How is it possible to love your pets and wildlife but still eat animals?
It is called cognitive dissonance and is a major obstacle to ending a person’s support of the meat, dairy, and egg industries.
A meat-free future is possible if it comes at the right price
A meat-free future will depend on the accessibility of meat alternatives, such as plant-based meat products. In this regard price matters above all else.
New York restaurant serves live octopuses to customers
Despite the controversy, a restaurant called Sik Gaek in Queens, New York, has been serving its customers octopuses to eat alive.
Are you being scammed by the seafood industry?
Of 9,000 products analysed, 40% of seafood products being sold to consumers from restaurants, markets and fishmongers have been deliberately mislabelled.
World’s biggest meat company caught torturing pigs to death
Animal rights group Mercy for Animals conducted an investigation into JBS meat plant in Brazil and uncovered horrifying treatment of pigs.
Are animals really so different from us?
New BBC series aims to interrogate and criticise the reasoning behind humankind’s sense of superiority over other living beings.
Toronto residents oppose opening of slaughterhouse
Animal rights groups and residents alike have opposed the opening of a slaughterhouse in Toronto due to concerns about animal welfare, pollution and stench.
When climate change hits the meat industry, animals suffer
The US agricultural industry is being tormented by climate change induced winter storms that have left hundreds of thousands of animals dead.
The US food pyramid is out-dated, unscientific and bad for the environment
The US food pyramid is promoted as the correct and healthy way to portion food, but it is unhealthy for people and for the planet.
Europeans understand the climate crisis and are switching to a plant-based diet
People overwhelmingly claim that they’re reducing their meat consumption for health, environmental, and animal welfare reasons especially in Europe.
Netflix documentary uncovers dirt on the fishing industry
Seaspiracy, a new Netflix documentary, seeks to highlight the danger, violence and lawlessness of one of the biggest food industries; the fishing industry.
Did you know: Chickens are more intelligent than dogs?
Research has found that chickens are highly intelligent animals who can feel pain and empathy, and can even remember and recognise people.
Nebraska’s bizarre Meat Day celebration stems from ignorance
Nebraska governor declares “Meat on the Menu Day” to counter Colorado’s “MeatOutDay”, saying Colorado’s call to cut meat for a day undermines food security.
One third of Brits believe the government should promote veganism
New survey done by The Vegan Society shows that Brits want the government to promote veganism for health and environmental reasons.
How soon will we achieve a meat-free future?
According to this survey the US could be completely meat-free as early as 2039 as more people go vegan for environmental and health reasons.
Most vegans switched to veganism for ethical reasons, finds survey
According to a survey done on Veggly, 9 out of 10 vegans say they went vegan for ethical reasons stating that animal welfare was their top reason.
Big banks divesting from fossil fuels is nothing but corporate green-washing
Big banks including JP Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo have promised to divest from fossil fuels but continue to fund unsustainable animal agriculture.
The world’s first 3D printed salmon has arrived!
Salmon are highly endangered and brutally exploited in fish farms. With the advent of 3D printed salmon, the seafood market has been turned upside down.
Is cultivated meat the answer to climate change?
Cultivated meat is 93 percent less harmful to the planet than real meat according to a New study by independent research firm CE Delft.
John Oliver slams meat industry on ‘Last Week Tonight’
Comedy host John Oliver addresses the environmental devastation of factory farming on his popular show ‘Last Week Tonight’.
Documents confirm, meat packing industry created unsafe workspaces despite pandemic
Documents from the USDA confirm that the meat industry fought Trump era COVID-19 safety guidelines leading to multiple deaths.
Biden must make the elimination of factory farming a priority
As COVID-19 rages on, it is time for world leaders to take a defensive stance on exploitative agricultural practices. Biden should lead the way.
Campaign calls for action to protect tuna from overfishing
Amongst the signatories of the letter calling for urgent action to end harmful tuna fishing methods were retailers Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer.
Young people more likely to fork out the cash for plant-based alternatives to meat
Gen Z and Millennials are the most likely to consumer demographics to buy plant-based meat as a substitute for real meat despite the price difference.
COVID-19 may have been the result of pig consumption
Experts are saying it might be possible that COVID-19 was an result of African Swine Flu outbreak amongst pig livestock in China.
Slowing down climate change requires us to eat healthier
It can’t be left up to world leaders. Individuals need to make healthier food choices for their bodies and for the planet.
China is experiencing a meat-free, vegan revolution that could change the world
Veganism is a growing phenomenon in China. Where more and more people are choosing to go meat free for the planet, veganism is a status symbol.
Unsustainable food systems are the cause of most GHG emissions, says new study
According to a study shows that humans and our eating habits are the biggest contributor of GHG emissions, contributing up to a third of all emissions.
Veganism necessary for protecting nature, says report
The meat and dairy industry’s ever growing hunger for cheap, quickly produced food is costing the planet and its inhabitants in a big way.
Eat Just: The world’s first lab-grown meat company to hit the market
JUST EAT’s lab-grown meat was previously approved for sale and consumption in Singapore indicating a new dawn for sustainable food.
Growing meat consumption could cost us the future of our planet
Even if fossil fuels were to become obsolete, growing consumption and demand for meat products would push us over the edge of climate catastrophe.
Cellular agriculture is the new, best way to be a sustainable, ethical consumer
The exciting prospect of cellular agriculture could completely revolutionise the way in which we see food and the choices we make for the planet.
US Dietary Guidelines are unsustainable and reckless, study finds
Tulane University study finds that US Dietary Guidelines, which have been published as nutrition advice, is reckless in a time of climate catastrophe.
What is Zoonoses and how does it impact you?
Zoonotic diseases such as COVID-19 are one of the biggest threats to humans and yet they are usually caused by people destroying nature and abusing animals.
Research finds that eating meat increases risk of serious illness
Eating meat can lead to serious health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and pneumonia; according to new study done by Oxford University.
‘Februdairy’ pro-dairy campaign fails to stop the slide in the sale of dairy products
Once again, the dairy industry’s media campaign, Februdairy, to boost sales of their product and label them as ‘healthy’ has been a dismal failure.
Meat industry panics as plant-based meat takes off
As consumers begin to learn the truth about meat they are choosing healthier, more sustainable plant-based meat alternatives.
‘Seaspiracy’ will lift lid on shocking environmental record of the fishing industry
Following in the footsteps of the groundbreaking documentary ‘Cowspiracy’ comes ‘Seaspiracy’, exposing the global fishing industry’s environmental record.
French mayor taking meat off the menu for schools sparks major political row
A decision to temporarily take meat off the menu in school canteens during the coronavirus pandemic has sparked a major political row in France.
Onboard Spain’s livestock ship animals experience terror
Thousands of cattle are stuck on board a ship stranded at the Spanish border. Those that are not dead are likely experiencing extreme trauma.
Animal agriculture is hazardous, immoral and brutal
Animal agriculture is morally and ethically wrong and it’s hardly surprising that keeping animals in dreadful conditions leads to the spread of disease.
Wealthier people should switch to plant-based alternatives to meat, says Bill Gates
In his book, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: the Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need, Bill Gates says wealthy countries should give up meat.
The hellish lives of dairy cows and their babies in factory farms
Factory farms separate cows from their offspring causing physical and psychological trauma for both the mother cow and the calf.
Lab-grown meat: An ethical alternative
As cultured meat enters the mainstream market consumers will be forced to make a moral choice when purchasing food products.
Biden-Harris Administration urged to phase out animal agriculture
The Biden-Harris Administration is being urged to phase out factory farming and pump more funding into plant-based agriculture.
Human greed and environmental destruction are breeding grounds for pandemics
The next pandemic will arrive sooner than we can imagine if we fail to learn our lesson. The continued destruction of nature is a recipe for disease.
Cows are as bad for the planet as coal
The future is plant-based according to Jack Cowin, the billionaire founder of the burger chain Hungry Jack’s with the launch of the Rebel Whopper burger.
Foodprint Calculator can help you calculate the environmental impact of your food
BBC Future has developed a Foodprint Calculator that can help you to make more sustainable and environmentally friendly food choices.
The popularity of vegan milk is contributing to the decline of dairy sales: USDA Report
The upsurge in sales of vegan milks is contributing to dairy sales decline according to a USDA report.
Biden urged to promote plant-based diet
Doctors from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine want the Biden presidency to end animal agriculture to protect the environment.
Walmart funding Amazon deforestation by stocking JBS meat products
Walmart, among other big name stores, found to be stocking meat from Brazilian meat company linked to Amazon deforestation.
Mark Bittman says we need to change the way we see food
Interview with food journalist Mark Bittman reveals why he believes we need to reimagine food in the next 100 years to save the planet and ourselves.
Clamping down on factory farming would be a win for racial equality
Will Biden’s climate friendly term in office see the end of exploitative factory farming? If so, it would be a huge win for racial equality.
US trade deal could potentially put harmful, cancer-risk bacon on UK shelves
Author warns that US-UK Brexit trade deal which will see US meats flood UK grocery stores could bring cancer-risk bacon into the country.
The food crisis and climate crisis go hand-in-hand
We cannot find solutions to the climate crisis, if we do not see the importance of food-sovereignty. These things must be solved together.
Salmon farming: The cost is simply too high
As salmon farming continues to destroy marine ecosystems and is reported to cost us $50bn globally in damages, isn’t it time we say no to salmon?
Viruses caused by animal exploitation and deforestation are a major danger to humanity
With increasing pandemics, ensuring nature is protected from human exploitation should be considered a life or death situation for humankind.
Can Brazil transform their destructive agricultural industry?
Researcher says that Brazil’s toxic, meat-dependant agricultural industry can be transformed to produce nuts and fruits to medicinal plants.
Veganism is key to halting climate catastrophe, says new report
A report published by policy institute Chatham House says cutting meat and dairy out of our diets is necessary to save the environment from destruction.
Animal agriculture is the biggest threat to biodiversity
UN-backed report claims that up to 86% of all at-risk species are being threatened directly by the animal agriculture industry.
Food blogs can now carbon label recipes
New website plugin, My Emissions, can help food bloggers to carbon label their recipes so users can make sustainable food choices.
Its not just big Tech, Big Agriculture is just as guilty!
The agriculture industry’s anti-competition practices might prove more dangerous than in other industries as it continues to threaten food security.
Google data on searches related to veganism show increased interest in the lifestyle
According to Google’s data interest in veganism doubled between 2016 and 2019, but what exactly have people been searching?
#PlantPoweredKamala: Campaign call for new US administration to consider Plant-Based solutions
A widely supported campaign by JIVINITI makes calls for Biden-Harris to consider plant-based solutions to climate catastrophe and other issues.
Former United Nations climate head now on the board of Impossible Foods
Christiana Figueres who helped to design the Paris agreement says that brands like Impossible Foods are “one of the main levers of change”.
Unsustainable meat consumption is not just an Eastern problem
The West often points a preachy finger at the East when speaking about the environment and its links to diet, but when it comes to meat everyone is responsible.
UN-backed report blames cheap meat for climate catastrophe
The report by the Chatham House says that meat production is destroying the environment and that plant-based diets could save it.
Vegan chefs, BOSH!, say going plant-based is the best thing anyone can do for the planet
Vegan celebrity chefs from BOSH!.tv, Ian Theasby and Henry Firth, discuss going vegan and why everyone should go vegan for the planet.
UK think tank says plant-based diets can help us eat healthier
Diets that are loaded with meat and dairy are fuelling our unhealthy, cheap food obsession. Going plant-based could fix our broken food system.
“I want to put the animal agriculture industry out of business” says Impossible Food’s Patrick Brown
CEO of fake-meat brand Impossible Meat says that plant-based alternatives are the future and will soon replace meat and fish.
New report shows shocking impact animal agriculture has on climate catastrophe
According to research done by publication ‘Climate Healers’ animal agriculture alone accounts for 87% of Green House Gas emissions.
Hong Kong lab creates world’s first cultured fish fillet
Hong Kong-based food tech startup, Avant Meats, has come up with the world’s first lab-grown fish fillet and it could help save precious ocean life.
World’s biggest meat producer, Brazil’s meat-consumption declining
Despite the country’s meat-heavy economy Brazilians are swapping out meat for plant-based alternatives, according to new research.
China’s fake-meat revolution could mean big changes for the meat industry
Vegan friendly, plant-based meats are blowing up in China, which could lead to an exciting boost in plant-based food production.
EU responsible for 80 percent of livestock exports
The EU is accountable for the majority of the global trade in live farm animals trade which continues to be the focus for animal welfare concerns.
Beating a pandemic requires booting out meat, says doctor
Medical author and MD, Dr Greger, says that getting through and preventing pandemics requires that we cut down on meat and factory farming.
Livestock farming is inextricably linked to climate change
You’ve heard that animal farming is bad for the environment, but how does it impact the climate crisis and why is dealing with it a matter of emergency.
Striking photo essay explores animal cruelty in an eye-opening way
Photojournalists explore all of the ways in which animals are exploited for consumption by humans and it will change how you see the world.
Nearly half of all fish farmed or caught goes to waste
Demand for seafood and over fishing is leading to dramatic declines in sea life despite large amounts of seafood being thrown away.
Germany’s pig farms threatened by African Swine Flu and COVID-19 outbreaks
The country’s pork industry is under strain after an outbreak of ASF. With the meat industry hit by COVID-19, its hard to tell if pig farms will survive.
WWF says COVID-19 offers us a chance to save nature
The conservation NGO has noted industrial farming for profit as being a major cause of environmental destruction and climate change.
Going vegan can halve your carbon footprint, study confirms
Most people are unaware of how their diet can influence the environmental. A Uswitch study says going vegan can slash climate emissions by almost 50%.
The meat disconnect
Mainstream society has deemed it ethically acceptable to consume animals, yet people are increasingly less tolerant of seeing the origins of their food. We need to ask why.
Why factory farming is a catastrophic risk to our species
The vast majority of meat comes from factory farms. Factory farming presents a risk in both viral and bacterial pandemics, along with antibiotic resistance.
Workers on Brazil’s beef farms kept in slavery-like conditions
Workers on farms supplying world’s biggest meat firms allegedly paid £8 a day and housed in shacks with no toilets or running water.
The life of an undercover factory farm investigator
Erin Wing has worked undercover for two years and has watched fish slammed into concrete floors, chicks being impaled and calves being brutally de-budded.
“Behind the fires” reveals destructive impact on cattle ranching in Brazil
Experts predict that parts of the Amazon rainforest could turn into savannas in just 15 years – due to the world’s appetite for meat.
Don’t be duped by grass-fed beef
The beef industry wants consumers to believe that their consumption of grass-fed beef is part of the fight against climate change. Don’t be duped.
The misery behind slaughterhouse workers
Meat is not essential and slaughterhouse workers are being oppressed. Each of us who continues to underwrite that abuse bears some of the responsibility.
90% of land animals could lose most of their habitat by 2050
A recent study suggests that nearly 90% of land animals could lose much of their habitat by 2050 if current agricultural systems continue as is.
Animal farmers urge public not to take part in Veganuary
Animal farmers have blasted Veganuary as a ‘gimmick’ and have called on people to buy their local meat rather than go plant-based.
85% of Brits want ‘urgent’ ban on factory farming amid pandemic fears
Around 85% of Brits want an ‘urgent’ ban on factory farming to prevent future pandemics with 31% planning ‘to slash their meat consumption in 2021.
Stop eating meat if you want to save water
Meat, dairy and eggs are huge water guzzlers. By choosing to eat more plant-based foods, you can drastically cut your carbon footprint while saving water.
Organic meat production isn’t better for the environment
Climate damage caused by organic meat production is just as high as that of conventionally farmed meat, according to research.
The future of food
While it’s impossible to say for sure what the future holds, hopefully the decades ahead will hold the promise of delicious food derived from plants.
Over 100 celebrities urge public to go vegan this January
Celebrities, including Jane Goodall and Ricky Gervais, are urging everyone to consider going vegan in January an effort to curb the climate crisis and prevent the next global pandemic.
Liquid vegan egg now available in the UK
Each bottle contains the equivalent of eight eggs and can be used in cakes and Yorkshire puddings, as well as in quiches and scrambled eggs.
The suffering on your Christmas table
Supermarkets don’t show you the grim details of animals’ short lives in their cosy festive adverts. Listen to your heart. Go vegan this Christmas.
Mass mink culling in Denmark leads to groundwater contamination
Denmark, the world’s largest producer of mink fur, is experiencing a groundwater contamination scare after 15 million culled mink were buried in a mass grave.
French MP’s propose ban on nitrites in processed meat products like pink ham
French politicians have suggested banning the harmful substance from food. Nitrites are suspected to be a cause of cancer.
Fish is not the healthiest food choice, and here’s why
We’ve all heard that fish is a healthy food option. However, research seems to suggest that it isn’t, now more than ever.
Massive wildfires are an indicator of a bigger problem
Wildfires are fast becoming a common problem globally which could be a symptom of a dying biosphere due to land clearing and animal agriculture.
UK dairy farmers must prove they aren’t killing male calves
Males calves born on dairy farms are often killed shortly after birth as dairy farmers consider them to be a costly burden.
Meat industry attempts to greenwash climate impact of animal agriculture
Pork and dairy producers try to package biogas created from manure as sustainable energy, but activists are not having it.
Are dairy farmers ready for the impact climate change will have on the industry?
Emily Kasriel interviews dairy farmers to get their take on how the industry will adapt to accommodate the rise of climate-friendly diets.
How going vegan could save you from COVID-19 and other pandemics
Studies show that eating a healthier vegan diet can ensure that COVID-19 risk is lowered, it can also ensure that pandemics stop occurring.
World leaders must help save Brazil’s Pantanal Wetlands
Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands, a world heritage site, have become the victim of largescale fires. Something must be done to protect them.
Kamala Harris is being urged to encourage plant-based diets to low income American women
A coalition of women are calling on Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris to seize the moment and promote a plant-based diet to deal with the COVID-19 crisis.
Industrial livestock is the new coal – it’s time we accepted this fact
We gave coal the boot, it’s time we did the same to the livestock industry, which is overwhelmingly recognized as a leading cause of the climate crisis.
Factory-farmed salmon, what’s the catch?
As wild salmon numbers begin to dwindle due to overfishing, inland factory-farmed salmon will replace it, but what does this mean for the planet?
Report warns agriculture dependent Wales to cut climate emissions
A newly published report is urging Welsh meat farmers to cut down on their climate emissions to help meet UK’s climate goals.
Impossible Foods CEO says he can solve the world’s most important scientific problem!
CEO Patrick O. Brown says the alternative meat company plans to replace all meat with plant-based options by the year 2035
It’s a win win if cruelty-free meat can be grown in a lab
Cultured meat grown in a lab seems to tick all the boxes for those who want to eat meat, but feel uncomfortable about the impact of meat on the planet.
Sustainable plant-based meats are on the rise
Plant-based meats are becoming more popular amongst consumers who want to shop sustainably, here’s why these vegan alternatives are the right choice.
New USDA secretary must ensure COVID-19 health restrictions for workers at meat plants
Dr Neal Barnard, president of the nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, says that the next USDA Secretary must take a firm stance on meat
Nestlé can’t contribute to ending climate change if they remain tied to animal agriculture
Swiss food heavyweight Nestlé pledges €3 Billion to cut down on climate change inducing emissions but won’t ditch meat and dairy
Advertising is helping to fuel animal agriculture
Advertising that promotes animal agriculture such as meat and dairy are helping to drive an unsustainable industry that is poisoning the environment.
Eat less beef to save lives and help the planet says the Lancet
Animal Agriculture is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than fossil-fueled transport as well as being detrimental to human health.
Veganuary campaign has saved more than 100 000 tonnes of CO2
VEGANUARY promotes switching to a plant-based diet is a total win-win – for the planet, human health and the animals
Pigs are abused, mutilated and over-bred on factory farms
Industrial farming is harmful to pigs who are abused while there. Pigs are intelligent animals who deserve to be treated better.
England and Wales to ban live animal exports to EU
Sending live animals abroad for slaughter will be banned in England and Wales under new government plans.
Amazon deforestation worst its been in 12 years
The Amazon rainforest is experiencing deforestation at an alarming rate due to animal agriculture and right-wing politics.
Beef taxes might cost corporates but it will save the planet
Investment initiative FAIRR estimates that a carbon tax on beef could cost 40 meat companies up to US$11.6 billion in profits by 2050.
Study finds that cows communicate feelings to each other and feel compassion
Researcher at the University of Sydney finds that cows can communicate emotions intelligently to one another just like humans do.
Singapore approves sale of lab grown meat in landmark moment for the industry
Singapore has safety-approved the US company Eat Just’s lab-grown “chicken bites”. This is a huge win for the cultured meat industry.
The food system is broken, can we fix it?
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us, in just one year, the possibility of the collapse of our food systems. Industrial agriculture is simply not sustainable.
Cargill: The worst company in the world that you’ve never heard of
America’s second-biggest private company, Cargill, is quickly making a name for itself as an example of industrial food’s destruction of the environment.
Turkeys mass culled at North Yorkshire meat plant
10,500 turkey birds will be culled due to a bird flu outbreak at a meat plant in North Yorkshire just weeks before Christmas.
Soya farming is contributing to deforestation. What is being done to curb the issue?
Soya farms in Latin America and the US, the main source of chicken cheaply produced feed, are linked to widespread deforestation.
Impact of animal agriculture and climate change severely under-reported
The Climate Crisis is the most serious issue facing our planet today: the major cause, Animal Agriculture, is hardly covered in the media.
Turkeys don’t celebrate the holidays
Turkeys don’t celebrate Thanksgiving or Christmas. The end of the year is not a time for celebration for them, but a time when their lives come to an end.
The global food system must be reimagined to limit global warming
Global temperatures must be kept under 1.5/2C to prevent global warming from becoming a climate crisis that is beyond our control.
England’s new farming policy will help to restore damaged environment
A new policy will move £1.6bn previously spent on land-owner subsidies towards the restoration of natural habitats and damaged soil.
Churches asked to advocate for better animal welfare in farmed animals
New UK policy document calls on churches to band together to promote environmentally sustainable eating and protect animal welfare.
Investors beginning to see meat producers as burden
Unsustainability, pollution and labour malpractice in the meat industry has become an issue for investors, and they aren’t being silent about it.
Meatless Gen-Z will influence the future of food, says report
By 2031 Zillennials will have the biggest share of buying power. How will their views on meat and the climate influence the economy?
Factory farmed chickens sold in supermarkets fed on soya contributing to deforestation
Big-name supermarkets and food outlets have been found sourcing chickens from Brazillian farm responsible for the deforestation of 300 sq miles of land.
Animal agriculture is destroying Brazilian grasslands
Soya plantations in the Cerradi savannah are leading to large scale deforestation and pollution devastating native communities.
New study criticises animal agriculture and bad food choices for climate change
Interview with researcher Michael Clark from the Nuffield Department of Population Health at the University of Oxford on the study.
Big banks continue to fund climate change through meat and dairy
The International Finance Corporation and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have pumped billions into meat and dairy.
Thailand’s natural diversity threatened by meat industry
Thailand’s fertile soil at risk of being destroyed thanks to growing animal agriculture and unsustainable industrial farming.
What is the connection between climate change, animal agriculture and food insecurity?
Have you ever wondered what would become of food insecurity if the whole world experienced a food revolution and went vegan?
Time Magazine recognises Impossible Foods in ‘100 Best Inventions Of 2020’
Time Magazine has just named Impossible Foods’ plant-based pork as one of their 100 best Inventions of 2020.
Spanish plant-based meat brand unveils powerful billboard to drive sustainable vegan food choices
The giant billboards which read “one beef burger pollutes more than your car” is aimed at encouraging consumers to make sustainable food choices.
UN report names factory farming as a contributor to “Era Of Pandemics”
A report by the U.N. agency on biodiversity and ecosystem services claims intensive farming and deforestation are triggers for future pandemics.
UK healthcare professionals want meat and dairy tax, is this a good idea?
A coalition of healthcare workers released a report calling for taxation on meat and dairy for its environmental and health impact.
The Planet has been pushed past a tipping point by COVID-19
The emergency of the COVID-19 pandemic is an indication that civilization has breached a major ‘tipping point’ resulting ecological emergencies.
McDonald’s has recognised the value of vegan, isn’t it time governments did too?
As the fast-food enterprise introduces a vegan burger selection to its menu, the question remains; when will government’s catch up?
North Carolina residents sue pork giant Smithfield
The residents complained about the smell, flies, buzzards and truck traffic caused by the meat company’s massive industrial swine farm.
Horrific abuse of ‘severely injured’ pigs on Spanish farm exposed on film
Footage of severely abused pigs in a factory farm in Spain has been leaked to the media amidst calls for EU animal welfare rules to be enforced.
Thanksgiving should not include killing and eating turkeys
It is a complete myth perpetuated by the Animal Agriculture industry that eating turkeys is a time-honoured tradition at Thanksgiving.
Pro-vegan TV ad reaches more than one million animal lovers
The Vegan Society’s campaign ‘Future Normal’ launched the widely broadcasted TV ad to promote veganism to animal lovers. Watch it here!
Curb emissions from Big Ag to reach climate goals says report
Not nearly enough progress is being made to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The key is the failure of the Animal Ag industry to curb emissions.
Don’t only think Green New Deal; think eat green!
It may come as a surprise, but our food habits are responsible for fuelling global warming and slowing the process of curbing the effects of climate change.
More than 16,000 turkeys killed in Germany after bird flu found on farm
A massive cull of turkeys has been planned in Germany after bird flu was discovered on a poultry farm.
Young activists stage virtual meeting to focus on the climate crisis as COP26 cancelled
Young environmentalists are staging a virtual meeting to replace the cancelled COP26 to focus on greater action on the climate crisis.
The introduction of the McPlant burger is a huge step towards saving the planet
The introduction of the McPlant burger at McDonald’s is going to have a big impact on the planet as beef is one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases.
Slaughterhouses ‘some of darkest places in the world’ says Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix says slaughterhouses ‘some of the darkest places on earth’ as new book on activities inside factory farms and abattoirs is launched.
Bird flu impacts UK chicken farming industry
Lockdown style rules have been placed on chicken farmers in the UK to restrict the spread of bird-flu amongst livestock.
Study confirms link between eggs and high blood pressure
A study done by Australian researchers shows that eating just one egg a day can increase your risk of diabetes by up to 60%.
Turkeys talk – just not in your language
All animals communicate – just not in human languages. When humans take the trouble to listen, it becomes quite clear that animals talk to us.
The Netherlands focuses on feeding the world with plant-based proteins
When one thinks of The Netherlands, most people think of cheese. Yet this small country is becoming a plant-based protein global powerhouse.
Study finds plant-based diets most effective at combating climate change
The most promising way we will reach our climate goals is by shifting from animal agriculture to plant-based foods, says the University of Oxford.
Indigenous leaders look to Biden for Amazon conservation
Indigenous leaders who have been fighting the destruction of the Amazon rainforest express their hopes for Joe Biden’s presidency.
Superbug from factory farms a “real and present danger” as a result of antibiotic overuse
Report by World Animal Protection (WAP) says intensive farming is engaging in “risky business” as animals begin to show signs of antibiotic resistance.
Proposed ban on junk-food advertising welcomed by health campaigners
Fast food industry kicks back with criticism after the UK proposes a nation-wide ban on junk-mail advertising to promote healthy eating.
Denmark’s exploitative mink farms prove to be a COVID-19 hazard
Danish Minks farmed for fur have proved to be carriers of COVID-19 that could harm public health. As a result the animals are being culled.
20 climate change must-see documentaries!
Check out our list of the twenty most invigorating and eye-opening documentaries on climate change that you should watch right away.
“We can decarbonise our economy simply by going vegan”
This is really very simple – a quick fix if you will. We just need more people who are willing to take that extra step and transition to a plant-based diet.
Taxing unsustainable foods is one way to encourage green-eating, says UK Health Alliance
The UK Health Alliance says that implementing a tax on unsustainable food products such as meat could help combat climate change.
Will Biden protect endangered species?
Nature can’t cast a vote but is impacted by our political decisions. After an anti-green Trump era, will endangered species benefit from a Biden presidency?
Which foods are most damaging to the environment?
One study fingers beef as the climate change culprit. Other meat and dairy products such as lamb, cheese and shellfish feature high up on the list.
The way we farm needs to change to save the planet, report says
In order to cut down on Green House Gasses, farming as we know it must undergo a complete change in favour of sustainability.
