ANIMAL AGRICULTURE NEWS
America is not doing enough to fix its broken food systems
Wildfires, as a result of climate change, have swept through parts of the US, highlighting the dire consequences of resisting a change in food systems.
Israeli 3D meat printing company racing to bring cultured meat to our tables
The company, Meat-Tech 3D, uses stem-cells sourced from the umbilical cords of animals to produce meat using 3D printing technology.
Plate vs World: Living in a society where taste rules
Humans shouldn’t just stop eating animals. We need to re-evaluate our cultural values and start treating the entire world and everything on it with respect.
Animal Rebellion protest EU agricultural policy
The group protested the Common Agriculture Policy that gives funding preference to big meat farms neglecting environmentally sustainable alternatives.
Dangerous and deadly diseases could spring from the Amazon and kill millions
The Amazon basin has all factors that can generate new “zoonotic” diseases, and on a scale unprecedented in human history.
European meat inspectors concerned about possible disease risk
Inspectors are concerned after safety controls are reduced for pig and poultry. They claim that this has exposed consumers to unnecessary risk.
The future of sustainable food is vegan
Climate activists are becoming more and more invested in the idea of a green, sustainable future by means of remodelling our food systems.
“Governments must tell the truth” – Animal Rebellion
Animal rights and climate justice group ‘Animal Rebellion’ have urged the UK government to “tell the truth” about animal agriculture and climate change.
Study finds 60% of Americans trying to quit meat
A survey commissioned by Eat Just shows that Americans are looking for ways to eat less meat. This is after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Study shows barriers to going plant-based for the planet
Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and the Earth Day Network found that Americans are willing to ditch meat if they knew the cost to the planet.
Eating more vegetables could save the planet
A new study by Nature Sustainability argues that we should not only be eating less meat but more vegetables if we want to fight climate change.
UN, WWF back changes in food systems to slow down climate change
The UN Environment Programme says that a reduction in food-related GHG emissions could be the answer to meeting climate goals.
Experts warn of future animal-related pandemic
Scientists warn that the next pandemic could arrive sooner than we think and that it will almost certainly be caused by animal exploitation.
New study shows alarming impact of animal agriculture on climate-change
A new study published by Tshowulane University and the University of Michigan shows the impact of meat and dairy consumption on the planet.
Ditching meat could reduce 16 years’ worth of CO2 emissions by 2050
Researchers find that reducing meat and dairy consumption could dramatically reduce human impact on the environment and slow down climate change.
Slash meat consumption, curb deforestation to stop climate emergency
11 000 scientists have a signed a letter which calls for a curb in meat and dairy consumption in order to fight climate change.
Saving the earth is as easy as making better food choices
Choosing to cut meat and dairy from your diet can help to reduce harmful agricultural practices that are causing climate change.
A personal call to action
One single act is all it will take to start to heal the planet we all share. We need to eat as humans are designed to eat – plants and only plants.
Halt approval of new poultry farms, says environmental campaign
The Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales has called for a pause on the approval of new poultry farms opening to avert environmental catastrophe.
Veganism is finally going mainstream
Veganism is growing in popularity as more people learn about the meat industry and its impact on the environment and climate change.
Five truths about animal agriculture you should know
Animal agriculture is the biggest cause of environmental degradation. The industry plays a significant role in polluting the air and water we all rely on.
This is how meat and dairy are contributing to the climate crisis
Director of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) explains how the meat and dairy industry is destroying the planet.
Chicken from factory farms shows signs of animal distress
Animal welfare campaigners say that chickens forced to grow in cramped conditions inside of factory farms are developing a white stripe syndrome.
Chickens ruthlessly culled due to COVID-19 “surplus”
Hundreds of thousands of chickens in the UK have been culled after the coronavirus outbreak disrupted normal business routine.
One way to ease climate anxiety: Go vegan!
Axing meat and dairy from your diet could help you ease your anxieties about environmental collapse, and make real change.
Study finds that ditching meat and dairy could save us from climate catastrophe
A study by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that what we choose to eat has big implications for our bodies and the planet.
Ever wonder about the impact of COVID-19 on farm animals?
Animals usually farmed for food are suffering worst of all during this time. Many have suffered neglect, starvation and even culling.
10 diseases caused by animal agriculture
Meat-eating has been the cause of many diseases over the years. These preventable zoonotic diseases have killed thousands of people.
Kentucky indoor farm offers sustainable agricultural solution
AppHarvest has opened the world’s largest indoor farm in Kentucky, offering a sustainable option for the future of agriculture and creating jobs!
Beyond Meat CEO responds to critics of plant-based meat
Beyond Meat CEO, Ethan Brown, says “when you have unwavering conviction about something, you are willing to be marginalised for a while.”
US unsustainable agricultural system set to collapse
The US agricultural industry is heavily reliant on unsustainable practices including large-scale animal farming, which is putting the industry at risk.
Zoonosis: Could it be karma?
Science tells us over and over again the risks of eating animals, and now we face the ultimate punishment of our despicable actions as a society.
Controversial UK law will help to slow down deforestation
A proposed law might see companies having to account for any contribution to deforestation, in the hope of addressing climate-crisis.
Coronavirus can last for up to three weeks on frozen meat
New research finds that the coronavirus can contaminate meat products, surviving on frozen meat items for up to three weeks.
A guide to climate-change-friendly eating
We have the complete guide on how to become a more climate-change concerned and environmentally conscious consumer, that will help you reclaim your power.
British chicken farms are hotbeds for disease and injury
Poor conditions in British poultry farms means that over 60 million chickens suffered disease or defects over a 3 year period.
Sir David Attenborough wants us to change our diets to save the planet
Renowned natural historian, David Attenborough, says that the earth cannot support meat-eaters, we should eat plant-based instead.
How to eat on a dying planet
Your food choices impact the environment and may even be contributing to climate catastrophe. How can we be more purposeful in our consumption?
New research shows the huge impact of dairy industry on greenhouse gas emissions
Shefali Sharma, director of the IATP says that steering clear of meat and dairy makes us “active citizens”, instead of just consumers.
‘Hogwood’ the documentary reveals horrors of factory farms
A documentary which exposes the appalling cruelties of the meat industry has won the Wild Animal Award at the British Documentary Film Festival.
“Cell-based meat industry could help prevent the next pandemic” – Liz Marshall
An insightful interview with, Liz Marshall, producer of a documentary on the cultivated meat industry entitled “Meat The Future”
Change the world from your kitchen – Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix speaks out on the cruelty of animal agriculture, particularly factory farms, and urges his fans to go vegan.
Doctors group accuse USDA of endangering public health
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine files petition against USDA for failing to screen meat products for COVID-19.
The meat industry’s attempts to ‘Go Green’ are an empty promise
The meat industry is the biggest emitter of greenhouse gas emissions. Can we trust their promise to find sustainable solutions?
Animal Rebellion hopes to shed light on animal agriculture’s link to climate-change
A group of Extinction Rebellion activists formed the group to draw attention to the link between animal agriculture and the climate crisis.
To save the world, plant-based meat needs to be cheaper
In order for plant-based meats to replace meat as a more sustainable option, it needs to be sold at an accessible price to consumers.
More people are beginning to adopt chickens as pets
Fresh Start for Hens, a charity that rescues hens and rehomes them as pets say they received 52,000 requests for hens during the lockdown.
VP candidate Kamala Harris says we need to rethink the impact of our meat eating habits
Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate, Senator Kamala Harris, says Americans need to be educated about the impact that meat production has on the planet.
Millions of animals killed on farms for being unprofitable
Aside from animals killed for food, millions are killed in wasteful practices by the meat industry who deems their lives unprofitable.
Speciesism is a major factor in the spread of zoonotic diseases
The inability to accept animal lives as equal to human lives leaves animals vulnerable to exploitation. Could this be the source of pandemics like COVID-19?
Fury as China plans to invest in Argentina’s hog industry
Argentinian environmental activists have criticised the plan saying that Chinese authorities are only trying to outsource a pandemic risk.
Industrial animal farming’s racism is blatant, why don’t we care?
Factory farming and animal agriculture’s destruction of the environment often impacts poor people of colour most severely.
Ban free dairy milk at schools, say health professionals
Activists say that free dairy milk offered at UK schools should be replaced with healthier, sustainable plant-based milks.
There’s just no fixing stupid! James Blunt gets scurvy from only eating meat
Pop Crooner James Blunt got scurvy after only eating meat for two months to annoy his vegan mates
RSPCA says US chickens are literally “sitting in each other’s waste”
US trade deal could bring unhealthy, factory farm chickens to UK consumers. Activists say US farming is unsustainable and cruel.
New report uncovers extent of animal agriculture’s contribution to GHG emissions
A report by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy shows that meat and dairy companies are polluting more than major oil companies.
Fast-food is the key to a vegan future!
Fast-food is cheap, accessible and internationally loved. When the fast-food industry quits meat and dairy, the world will too.
‘Tofu never caused a pandemic’ – PETA
Creative PETA campaign strikes at the core; criticises the meat industry for coronavirus outbreak which has killed thousands of people.
Cows killed for leather endure torture, video reveals
A new video shows the ill-treatment that cows face in the making of leather. Unnecessary and senseless brutality can be avoided if we opt for vegan leather.
What caused the COVID-19 outbreak?
Continued human encroachment on, and destruction of, natural habitats is a major cause of coronavirus and similar outbreaks.
The livestock industry is damaging environmental health
American animal farmers feel entitled to public land and it’s threatening the existence of wild animals including bison and endangered grizzly bears.
COVID-19 unveils the meat industry’s ugly secrets
As the COVID-19 pandemic worsens, the meat industry is finding it harder to hide their unethical processes using euphemisms.
Saudi Arabia condemns 3000 sheep to death by starvation
Saudi COVID-19 restrictions bar entry for an import of 3000 live sheep from Sudan leaving the animals to die of hunger and thirst.
Tesco and Ocado chicken suppliers filmed culling and torturing chickens deemed “unprofitable”
Secret films taken at the chicken farms of some big brands show chickens having their necks crushed while others are left to die of thirst.
UN study reveals most national food-plans don’t align with climate goals
A national dietary meal-plan that addresses the impact of animal agriculture on climate change could help countries reach their climate goals, says UN.
If you go vegan you can save up to 16 000 animal lives
If you were saddened by the loss of animal lives during the Australian wildfires, you should go vegan to help save animals killed for meat.
COVID-19 found in imported shrimp and chicken wings
Chinese health authorities in some cities have found traces of COVID-19 in meat products imported from South American meat plants.
7 ways COVID-19 has created a global meat industry crisis
The current pandemic has exposed the animal slaughter industry’s weaknesses – proving that the food system is in need of change.
Shifting to plant-based food system could create millions of jobs
A new report states that shifting to a vegan food system could create millions of jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Pig farming is breeding the next pandemic
Changes in our eating habits and farming practices have dramatically ramped up pigs’ propensity to gin up new pathogens.
Human encroachment and habitat destruction is the cause of COVID-19
New scientific research has shown that the coronavirus has its roots in continued destruction and plundering of natural habitats.
Intensive animal farming is a ticking time bomb for disease
Unsustainable farming methods are making future pandemics more likely to occur. The only solution is to radically change how we farm our food.
Ditch the meat to relieve climate-anxiety, research shows
Climate-change induced anxiety is becoming common as people learn about the climate crisis. Could eating plant-based help us feel empowered?
The animal-rights movement needs a hero like Greta Thunberg
The success of the animal rights movement might depend on the public face of activism. Does animal rights need a personality?
Innovative cultured meat is the answer to many of our problems
Meat is killing us through disease, pandemics and ultimately through climate change which will lead to human extinction. Could lab-grown meat save us?
European Commission refuses to ban live-animal exports to war-torn Libya
Animal rights activists have accused the European Commission of refusing to stop shipments of live animals being transported to war-torn Libya from Ireland.
Modern agriculture is cheaper, but is it worth the harm it causes?
Journalist and researcher, Andrew Wasley, says that the cost of animal agriculture on the planet, animals and human wellbeing is far too high.
COVID-19 should open our eyes to the abuse on factory farms
The closing of meat plants due to COVID-19 outbreaks at multiple plants across the world has shone a spotlight on the abusive practices of factory farms.
How much does animal agriculture contribute towards climate change?
Animal agriculture, including the meat and dairy industries, are the biggest threat to sustainability and the biggest climate change hurdle to overcome.
Vegan Saudi Prince sees positive future for plant-based meat
Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, who is known for his environmentalism, says that plant-based, vegan meat could replace the real thing by 2025.
Beyond Meat attracts big investors, pushes shares up by 6.7% in one day!
On Monday popular vegan meat brand, Beyond Meat gained two new investors. Major retailers will now be stocking their products.
New Zealand’s bad treatment of animals could destroy its lucrative meat industry
Activists campaigning for animal welfare in the country’s animal agriculture sectors have been instrumental in shining a light on the issue.
The rise of the forgotten childhood broccoli
Amidst the rise of meat as a popular dietary choice, the vegan revolution has also been on the rise. Here’s why we should lobby against meat.
If you love animals you should go vegan
The high demand for meat products means that thousands of animals are bred for lives in captivity, tortured and ultimately killed.
What is the future of meat?
The decline in meat consumption could mean many things for the planet, global markets, and ultimately for the future of the meat industry.
A third of KFC chickens are sick and in pain
KFC admits that many of their chickens suffer from footpad dermatitis caused by cramped and unclean living conditions, and have committed to changing this.
Preventing the next pandemic must take a holistic approach
Enhancing sustainability, better land management, and educating people on the origin of zoonotic diseases are all ways to prevent the next pandemic.
Plant-based food production is on the rise according to new research
Several large food producers, including Nestle, Tesco and Unilever, are making an effort to make plant-based food an accessible option.
Brazilian nut farmers lose their land to meat producers
Amazonian indigenous farmers have been losing their land to illegal land invasions and raids in the Amazon by animal farmers producing meat.
Less meat eating and more home cooking is the new normal
People around the world are eating less meat, and it could be due to the COVID-19 pandemic encouraging more home cooking.
Vegan company runs provocative campaign and we are living for it!
The vegan meat company, Meatless Farms, which is the fastest-growing vegan meat brand in the UK, has launched a creative campaign to get people’s attention.
WATCH: “Taken” explores Brazil’s meat-industry and its links to Amazon deforestation
New documentary reveals the secrets of Brazil’s meat industry; corrupt politics, dirty meat-money and a regime destroying the plant.
Dumping meat could boost Latin American and Caribbean economies
Greening the economy creates jobs and ensures a more equal distribution of wealth. This could benefit countries whose economies are reliant on meat.
Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara make film linking factory-farming to zoonotic diseases
The outspoken vegan couple’s new film “The End of Medicine” will take a look at the impact of factory farming on human health and the environment.
How will the COVID-19 crisis change the way we see food?
As the world experiences a deadly pandemic, we are slowly learning compassion, consciousness and a need for change. Will this mean the end for meat?
London local council goes meat-free to save the planet!
Enfield Council has committed to cutting meat from its menu. Future events will only offer vegan and vegetarian options in response to the climate crisis.
COVID-19: A financial dead-end for the meat-industry?
As consumers become more conscious about their eating choices; health and sustainability, meat is starting to look like a bad option for investors.
COVID-19 shows that animal cruelty has consequences
We should respond to COVID-19 by making an effort to prevent future pandemics; this means changing how we see ourselves in relation to the natural world.
Meat giant JBS once again accused of Amazon deforestation, this time by employee
An employee of meat giant JBS leaks photographs showing that the company is knowingly supporting deforestation of the Amazon.
World’s biggest meat producer loses prime investors
Brazil meat company, JBS, which is also the world’s biggest meat supplier loses big investor due to concerns JBS is complicit in Amazon deforestation.
“You have no excuse not to (go vegan)” – Billie Eilish’s brother to 2.5 million Instagram followers
Finneas O’Connell, brother to pop singer Billie Eilish, took to Instagram to promote relief campaign to get vegan food to those made vulnerable by COVID-19.
Kate Mara on chimpanzee sanctuaries, motherhood and the optimistic future of veganism
Actress Kate Mara is cautiously optimistic for the future of veganism and discusses how her love for animals helped her embrace the lifestyle.
Dragon’s Den star teams up with PETA to flip dairy farms into vegan farms
The businesswoman and Dragon’s Den star along with PETA have launched a campaign aimed at getting dairy farms to switch to plant-based.
Forget everything they told you about milk when you grew up
Many of us grew up to believe that milk would give us strong bones and keep us healthy. But what is the reality?
Meat the future, it’s plant-based!
Current food systems are unsustainable in the long term. How influential will plant-based “meat” be in shaping the future of food?
Asia’s unruly meat industry could cause more pandemics
A new report shows that Asian meat companies have often failed to comply with ESG standards. Asia is home to a high number of international meat companies.
U.S consumers set to eat less meat than ever thanks to plant-based meats
American consumers seem to agree that plant-based meat alternatives are tastier, healthier and better for the environment as meat sales plummet.
Exciting new vegan sneakers on the market from Jaden Smith and Roger Federer
The world sneaker industry is worth billions. It seems that not a day goes by without the launch of yet another sneaker line.
It’s time for Starbucks to ditch dairy, cut their carbon footprint and stop animal suffering
Starbucks serves 80,000 different drink combinations—most of which include dairy. Switching to plant-based milk would dramatically reduce environmental damage and alleviate animal suffering.
10 reasons to get rid of industrial and factory farming
From the impact on human health to environmental unsustainability and animal cruelty; here are some reasons why we should do away with industrial farms.
G20 Food Footprint Report shows the need for change in food habits to save the planet
Worrying statistics on climate change, health and sustainability show a need for change in country’s ranked among the world’s most destructive eaters.
Planetary health diet meal plan is the scientific guide to eating sustainably
The plan which has been designed by scientists at the EAT-Lancet Commission says that meat should be reduced and that subsidies to meat and dairy cut.
Hugh Laurie wants us to consider how we will be judged in 100 years time
The actor, musician and comedian; Hugh Laurie, says that we should judge the present as harshly as the past regarding climate change and animal rights.
Don’t get too excited about the “reduced methane” whopper from Burger King
Is the latest Burger King burger a revolutionary move towards a more sustainable fast-food industry or simply corporate green-washing?
Will history judge us kindly?
Despite growing sensitivity towards animal cruelty in our time, will we be judged by future generations for our treatment of animals bred for consumption?
Brazil meat plants epicenter of COVID-19
With two million cases of coronavirus, Brazil is one of the worst-hit countries in the world, and also the world’s second-biggest meat supplier.
Government dietary guidelines focus on financial gain over health and sustainability, say scientists
The meat/dairy intake recommended by government dietary guidelines are higher than those recommended by the WHO and other health & environmental experts.
Factory farming will lead us to a future pandemic
A new report from ProVeg has identified industrial farming of animals as the most likely cause of a future global pandemic.
COVID-19 causes huge drop in red-meat production
The pandemic has caused meat-plants to shut their doors due to repeated outbreaks amongst employees, leading to an almost 20% drop in red meat production.
What is the future of meat?
Experts predict that meat and dairy won’t feature so prominently in a sustainable and ethical future of food, so what can we expect instead?
Wealthy countries eating habits are destroying their climate targets
The world’s wealthier nations are more likely to fail at their climate targets, and it’s all because of diets that are reliant on meat and dairy.
Americans don’t know the impact their food has on climate change
Research from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication finds most American’s are not connecting their diets to the climate crisis.
Are fast-food chains doing enough to combat climate change?
Many fast food places are taking small steps towards being “greener”, but with menus loaded with meat and dairy, are they doing enough?
Intensive animal farming “single most risky behaviour” for pandemics
A ProVeg report warns that the use of intensive farming methods, such as factory farming, will be cause for another pandemic.
Unsustainable agriculture responsible for disease – Scientists
The health of the human race is at risk, and the culprit is our food. Better food systems and food security are needed to ensure we are protected.
Humans must eat less meat and dairy to curb greenhouse gas says UN report
The growing demand for meat and dairy products is impacting the environment and contributing to the climate crisis, but what is the science behind this?
Animal agriculture the biggest contributor to climate change
Researchers Robert Goodland and Jeff Anhang find that animal agriculture contributes more to climate change than any other factor.
Alternative meat produce is more effective than traditional vegan campaigning
It is time we begin to rethink the way we choose to promote and encourage a vegan lifestyle, and vegan meat might be the answer.
Human health depends on the health of animals and the environment
Focusing on human health alone won’t solve the core issues that cause pandemics, such as COVID-19. We must adopt a holistic approach.
Pandemic prevention plan includes lessening animal exploitation
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed a UNEP report which claims animal exploitation must be avoided to prevent pandemics.
COVID-19 has impacted the meat industry in more ways than you think
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted the meat industry in several significant ways leading to a rapid decline in meat sales.
All factory farms must be shut down to prevent another pandemic
New medical research paper argues that factory farming is a significant threat to human health as the world battles the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
Fast fashion that relies on animal agriculture is destroying the planet
The fashion industry is one of the most unsustainable, but how exactly does animal agriculture factor into its contribution to climate change?
Is COVID-19 the wake-up call we all needed?
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought some severe blows to the agriculture industry and may be the beginning of a more sustainable future.
To save the planet quit funding animal agriculture
Banks and investment firms urged by climate activists to stop funding the meat and dairy industry to halt unsustainable agricultural practices.
UN report shows link between environmental destruction and rise in pandemics
Democracy Now interviews Delia Grace from the UN Environment Programme on the contribution of animal agriculture to pandemics.
Can you picture the world without exploitative factory farming?
For years animal rights activists have campaigned for an end to industrialised animal agriculture, but how exactly would this improve our world?
A rise in veganism amid COVID-19 catastrophe
It might have taken a global pandemic, but it looks like our eyes are finally opening to the full extent of meat and dairy damage.
Can our current food system feed a growing global population?
Hunger and poverty persist globally, and the best solution seems to be a total overhaul of the food system to accommodate less meat and more plants.
NFL sponsor, Pizza Hut, is a meat and dairy nightmare
America’s most beloved sport being sponsored by a brand that markets itself as meat lover’s fantasy shows terrifying truth about American’s eating habits.
Brexit could be bad for animal welfare, says WWF
Post-Brexit would strengthen trade ties with the US which could force the UK’s meat and dairy industries to spiral into abusive practices.
Cow farming is destroying Colorado’s water sources
The state’s streams are drying up, and animal agriculture is a major culprit. Lowering the demand for meat and dairy could save essential water sources.
Hong Kong’s lucrative shark fin trade continues to terrorise the ocean
Despite the cruelty of shark finning, the sale of shark fins is legal and in high demand in Hong Kong where it is seen as a delicacy and status symbol.
Development banks funding climate-crisis
In the past ten years alone, two major development banks have pumped a massive $2.6bn into meat and dairy despite the harm this has on the environment.
Meat companies could face carbon tax
Governments are beginning to look critically at the meat industry who are responsible for the bulk of climate-change, causing carbon emissions.
Meat-plant COVID-19 rate might be higher than we thought
Activists say they have reason to believe that meat-plants experiencing large coronavirus outbreaks are using legal loopholes to hide their numbers.
Doctors agree meat is bad news!
With COVID-19 ravaging communities globally, it has never been so clear just how bad meat is for human health and for our future.
What will the children think?
What attitudes do we now have that our children’s children will see as bewilderingly immoral? One answer will be factory farming and the treatment of animals.
Ever wonder how animal agriculture caused some of the world’s deadliest diseases?
The coronavirus is on everyone’s mind, but it isn’t the only disease to come from animal agriculture and environmental abuse.
Vegans protest JBS meat-plant amidst coronavirus safety complaints by workers
Meat-plants have become synonymous with the COVID-19 virus after hundreds of workers at meat-plants across the country became infected.
Is COVID-19 a silver bullet for the meat industry?
The meat industry is seeing more scepticism than it has in years as the public becomes aware of the disease risk attached to all animal agriculture.
Meat-plants in “disastrous race to the bottom” in the quest for cheap meat
Thirty thousand meat-plants across the US and Europe have been impacted by massive COVID-19 outbreaks which have been linked to poor working conditions.
Farmers’ Union of Wales appalled by possible US imports
US imports could bring factory-farmed meat, chlorinated chicken and could potentially harm local farmers who maintain high standards.
The planet is dying and going vegan can save it!
The meat and dairy industry is the most significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and is a major cause of deforestation and water wastage.
German meat billionaire under scrutiny as meat-plant becomes COVID-19 hellhole
German Billionaire and owner of COVID-19 infested meat factory accused of worker exploitation as nearly 1500 “temporary” workers test positive.
Three farmers who switched from meat to sustainable options!
These farmers have found innovative ways to switch from farming meat and dairy products to farming sustainable vegan produce.
Iowa Latinos boycott slaughterhouses due to COVID-19 deaths
A Latino civil-rights group is calling for a meat boycott due to COVID-19 and worker safety concerns at meat-plants across the U.S.
Doctors want dairy cut from USDA dietary guidelines
The US Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate dietary guidelines include dairy as a part of a healthy diet, but these doctors are urging them to change that.
America’s Frankenfoods could be imported into the UK post Brexit
Brexit threatens UN protections for UK’s bees and signals possible imported meat trade-deals with the US that doesn’t meet health standards.
Mega meat companies are outsize contributors to Amazon destruction
The Amazon rainforest has been at war for years with the industrial meat industry, which has been destroying the forest to make way for meat farms.
Is meat really worth the devastating impact it has on human health and animal welfare?
In a time of pandemics and environmental destruction, we must begin to rethink our food systems and work towards better, more sustainable options.
The next pandemic will come from factory farms
Time and time again, we have seen how animal agriculture contributes to disease; with factory farming becoming more aggressive, it could be the next source.
Wild-life trade sparks fresh fears of virus
New research suggests that coronavirus not dangerous to humans unless multiple strains come together, such as in a wild-life market.
Pandemics will worsen if we keep exploiting animals
Health experts from the UN and the European Food Safety Authority have singled out animals for food as the biggest contributor to infectious disease.
WWF Pakistan warns against environmental destruction and pandemics
WWF-Pakistan director-general claims COVID-19 “reconfirms how people and nature are interlinked,” and highlights the urgency of environmental protection.
Interview: UN Environment Programme manager discusses failing food systems
Interview with James Lomax, a programme manager with the UN Environment Programme on the growing demand for food and our failing food systems.
“Billion Dollar Burger” by Chase Purdy is a must-read!
This excerpt from the brilliant new book, “Billion Dollar Burger” by journalist Chase Purdy will have you utterly entranced.
Lab-grown cultured meat is the way of the future
Lab-grown food faces a host of obstacles but is persistently the healthiest and most sustainable option for the future of food.
Brazil puts meat industry’s profits ahead of ethics
Brazil’s giant meat companies are given free-reign as policies fail to address most pressing issues leading to deforestation and environmental destruction.
Factory farms are a breeding ground for disease
From abuse of animals to horrendous labour conditions for workers; it would seem factory farms we get our meat from are breeding the next pandemic.
Sir Paul McCartney’s Birthday Wish – ‘Watch my video Glass Walls and ditch meat’
Sir Paul McCartney is celebrating his 78th birthday today. He said that more than anything, he wanted Peace on earth for everyone including the animals.
Will we see the end of factory farming in the near future?
Factory farming has consumed and dominated animal farming for years, but as consumers become more conscious of what they eat, could this be the end?
Health experts warn against factory farming in a pandemic-stricken world
Professor David O. Wiebers argues that factory farming will have to go if we want to prevent future pandemics and protect human health.
Why do meat companies still fare well despite COVID-19?
Despite widespread criticism for the meat industry’s treatment of workers during COVID-19 and its contribution to health-risk; some companies still prosper.
33% of insects are going extinct thanks to industrial farming
Large-scale, industrial farming often requires the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals that are pushing insect species to extinction.
Are we entering an age of pandemics due to environmental abuse?
Coronavirus might be the first in a string of pandemics that could wipe out the entire human population – that is if we continue to plunder the earth.
Is fake meat the meat of the future?
With vegan alternatives to meat becoming more mainstream things look positive, but will it last, and can it replace real meat?
Big dairy has a big carbon problem
The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy’s study looked at the carbon emissions of the world’s biggest dairy-firms; the results are worrying.
Tofu sales skyrocket as meat industry crumbles
The meat industry that has been hard hit by the COVID-19 outbreak has made way for alternatives to meat, including the sale of tofu.
Animal exploitation the cause of most modern diseases
Animal exploitation is the number one cause of disease outbreaks since 1990, according to a newly released white paper by advocacy group SURGE.
Ending China’s wild-life trade – a mammoth task
China has committed to ending its exploitative wild-animal trade, but to what extent can the government successfully do so?
Factory farming is not compatible with public health
Major pandemics and plagues have all been linked back to animal agriculture. COVID-19 is no different. It should encourage us to make better choices.
Plants or bugs? Survey sheds light on consumer eating habits
The European Consumer Organisation, BEUC, conducted a survey to understand better the eating habits of people from several European countries.
Rebellyous sets out to make vegan meat affordable
This innovative start-up is set on making vegan, plant-based meat that is cheaper than meat to encourage consumers to eat better.
Has COVID-19 caused a vegan meat revolution?
Could it be possible that the pandemic is convincing consumers to choose vegan alternatives over meat? That seems to be the case.
Jane Goodall warns the world
Famed primatologist and animal-rights activist Jane Goodall wants us to take better care of wild-life and the environment to prevent another pandemic.
Greenpeace calls for ban on “supertrawlers”
This comes after an investigation found that in 2019 alone, 25 foreign trawlers had spent 2,963 hours fishing in Marine Protected Areas.
If COVID-19 won’t convince you to go vegan, what will?
As the pandemic continues to tear through the meat industry, we are given an opportunity to question the healthiness and ethics of meat.
Everyone should take action to save the planet
It is time that each one of us takes responsibility for the state of the planet. There are many ways in which we can contribute but the most effective is to change to a plant-based diet.
Pandemic causes meat industry to take huge hit as plant-based meat sales soar
A food revolution is happening right before our eyes as the meat industry takes massive hit amid pandemic, and plant-based meat sales soar.
Are you ready for the next pandemic?
Industrial animal agriculture is a significant cause of deforestation and disease, leaving scientists concerned that pandemics will become more frequent.
Plant-based diets could lead to a more sustainable future
As consumers become aware of the massive impact of animal agriculture on Climate Change and the environment, they are looking to plant-based diets to reduce their carbon footprint.
Will plant-based food replace factory-farming?
The best way to protect nature is to quit supporting destructive and abusive factory farming and opt for plant-based alternatives to meat.
The future of ethical-eating starts here
COVID-19 has sparked something in our food economies. What we choose to eat and the way we think about animal produce is changing.
Pandemic, climate change give new spur to vegan lobby against meat industry
On May 11, social media lit up following a tweet posted by veteran Canadian rocker Bryan Adams. “Tonight was supposed to be the beginning of a tenancy of gigs at the @royalalbert,” he wrote, “but thanks to some f---ing bat-eating, wet market animal selling, virus...
Boring Food Options Are (Literally) Killing Us
The lack of food variety on our store shelves signals the devastating impact of declining biodiversity with irreversible health consequences.
Alternatives To Animal Agriculture Are Our Greatest Hope for Survival
Authentic plant-based alternatives and lab-grown meat might be our best chance to prevent another pandemic like COVID-19.
Do Your Favourite Food Companies Care About Animal Welfare?
Animal rights group, the Humane Society, has put together a “score-card” to track the commitment of big food companies to the wellbeing of animals.
Going Vegan Could Make You Less Susceptible to COVID-19
Eating a plant-based diet will strengthen your immune system making your body better equipped to fight off diseases such as COVID-19.
A 50% Cut-Back In Meat And Dairy Prevents 1.6 Billion Tons Of Greenhous Gases
Cutting meat, dairy, fish, and other animal product consumption in half could result in a significant drop in greenhouse gas emissions, says a new study.
