ANIMAL AGRICULTURE NEWS
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.
Store-bought chicken could be a pandemic risk
The chicken you find on the shelf at your local grocery store is often times the result of an unsustainable, unsanitary and unethical production process.
Thousands of cattle loaded onto ship in the dark to be shipped to China
Protestors greeted the arrival of one of the world’s largest cattle ships in Timaru, NZ over the weekend where 8000 cattle were loaded for export to China.
Pandemic fears with outbreak of COVID-19 on Denmark mink farm
Denmark plans to cull more than 15 million animals due to fears that a COVID-19 mutation moving from mink to humans could jeopardise future vaccines.
Animal agriculture preventing us from reaching climate goals
Food production alone generates up to one-third of all climate emissions globally, with the production of meat and dairy being the biggest contributors.
10% shift to veganism could clear up 38 million hectares of land – the size of Germany
According to a report if by 2030 10% of meat production is replaced by plant-based foods this could have a massive positive impact on the environment.
Activists ask banks not to loan to industries harming wildlife, forest amid the climate crisis
Activists have called on global banks to stop financing activities that drive climate change including industrial farming, fishing, fossil fuels.
Tax foods which harm the environment says coalition of UK’s health professions
Foods such as meat and dairy products produce higher carbon emissions. Consumers should be encouraged through taxes to make sustainable food choices.
UK farm accused by Animal Rights Activists of forcing hens to live in spaces smaller than A4
A farm in West-Sussex, England has been accused by Animal Rights Activists of rampant animal cruelty in breach of welfare laws.
Farm animals in Southwestern USA dying from heat caused by climate change
As temperatures rise due to climate change, animals raised for meat and dairy are beginning to feel the impact of the human-made catastrophe.
Restore farmland to nature to halt extinction and climate change
Newly published research suggests returning strategic farm areas back to nature as a solution for the environmental crisis we face.
Go vegan for a healthier economy, PETA
PETA’s Jessica Bellamy says that we must embrace a decarbonised economy by going vegan if we wish to save the future of our planet.
Quitting meat and dairy could slash carbon emissions in half, according to the WWF
A report by environmental group, WWF, shows that diets rich in meat and dairy are contributing the most to climate catastrophe.
To prevent pandemics we must protect nature
A new report finds human exploitation of nature set the scene for the coronavirus pandemic which has claimed thousands of lives globally.
Coronavirus is forcing us to rethink our relationship with meat
The coronavirus pandemic is resurging in many countries who thought they had it under control. It is especially in slaughterhouses, meat processing plants.
Ships carrying live-animals twice as likely to sink, shocking report finds
The Guardian finds that livestock ships are more likely to sink than ships transporting other cargo, due to inexperience and faulty design.
Thanksgiving – hell on earth for turkeys
With Thanksgiving around the corner, we should reflect on the appalling treatment of turkeys that are destined for so many “celebratory” tables.
Dairy is the real horror show!
When you realize what cow’s milk actually does to the body, the planet, and the animals, the truth is is really horrifying.
Slaughterhouses – a doomed world of the dead and dying
Killing animals for food is a dreadful business. Almost no one grows up with the ambition to work in a slaughterhouse. Often the work is done by the most vulnerable individuals in society.
Why a vegan lifestyle is so great
People often classify vegans and vegetarians together, but there is a big difference between the two lifestyles. So how do they differ?
The big name celebrities behind growing vegan brands
We know there’s a strong link between diet and longevity, so it is not surprising that vegan celebrities are showing up for the vegan revolution. Transforming food choices and moving the world to better wellness outcomes.
Environmental report suggests a health tax for meat and dairy companies
‘The Global Syndemic of Obesity, Undernutrition and Climate Change’ report makes a number of suggestions on how to ensure a healthy and sustainable society.
Vegan meats can be called “burgers” and “sausages” EU votes
Plant-based companies in the EU and USA have been fighting for the right to refer their products as ‘burgers’ and ‘sausages’ or ‘milk’.
“Animal agriculture is killing the Earth”
The rising demand for animal products has resulted in a fast-growing animal agriculture industry which has left a severe impact on the environment.
EU chooses to continue funding climate change, Greta is not having it
Swedish activist, Greta Thunberg, criticising MP’s in the European Parliament for voting to continue funding unsustainable farming.
Dairy really is scary!
Think dairy is good for you? More and more high-quality research is showing us that dairy is not all that it’s cracked up to be.
Belching cows and endless feedlots: Fixing cattle’s climate issues
Livestock are among the largest sources of methane, which can have 80 times the heat-trapping power of carbon dioxide, although it persists for less time.
Interview with Joaquin Phoenix on veganism and saving the planet
Movie star, Joaquin Phoenix speaks about veganism, animal activism and how he uses his platform for social and environmental activism.
Chickens to be imported from US are beaten and tortured to death, says animal rights group
Animal rights groups warn that Post-Brexit US trade deal could see tortured chickens imported into the UK and sold to consumers.
Placing the power back in the hands of the consumer: How to eat for a healthy planet
The planet can only be saved from climate catastrophe if people realise their power as consumers and opt out of an unsustainable food system.
David Attenborough’s latest Netflix documentary proves to be a hit!
The documentary, entitled A Life on our Planet, explores how man-made climate catastrophe is impacting the planet and those who occupy it.
Cruel and calculated animal abuse in US dairy sector under investigation
Undercover investigations into alleged animal abuse have come to light at Erath County Dairy Sales in Texas as well as a at a dairy farm in California.
How much money is being pumped into Big Agri pre the election?
The Trump administration is pumping millions into Big Ag prior to the November election in critical mid-West states which are a must-win for him.
Impossible Foods plan to end “world’s most destructive industry’ with R&D
Plant-based food tech Impossible Foods has announced it is planning to double the size of its Silicon Valley-based R&D team to end the animal ag industry.
Chickens at risk as US hurricane season hits
Hurricane season in the US is getting worse each year due to climate change. This can have a devastating impact on the lives of chickens raised for meat.
Plant-based brand LiveKindly raises money for US expansion
The multi-brand company raised 135 million dollars to expand its reach into the US and towards developing new and exciting products.
9 out of 10 Europeans support ethical slaughter
A new survey carried out by the Eurogroup for Animals finds that most EU citizens want to see animal slaughter without stunning banned.
French dairy giant in the cross-hairs for polluting country’s famous rivers for years
The largest French dairy company, Lactalis, has repeatedly broken environmental regulations and in the process polluted the country’s rivers.
Bangers and burgers belong to veggies too!
The meat lobby wants to slap a ban on certain labels on vegan products like ‘veggie burger’ and ‘veggie sausage’ as well as products described as “cheese-like” and “yoghurt-style” for plant-based alternatives to dairy products.
BBC Documentary ‘Meat’: A threat to our planet focuses on Animal Ag massive contribution to climate change
A BBC documentary investigates to impact that the Animal Agriculture sector has on our planet. Presenter Liz Bonnin travelled around the globe on what the broadcaster has described as an ‘ambitious and sometimes dangerous mission’ to discover the truth.
Sir Paul McCartney says ditching meat for one day is the same as not driving your car for a month
Long time animal rights champion Sir Paul McCartney founded Meat Free Monday back in 2009 to encourage people to eat more plant-based meals.
Study finds coronavirus strain in pigs could spread to humans
Researchers find that coronavirus strain which existed in China since 2016, SADS-CoV, that infects piglets can be replicated in humans.
Animal agriculture is poisoning our air
One of the biggest causes of air-pollution is animal agriculture causing roughly half of all US air pollution. So what can be done?
Has COVID-19 pushed meat-eaters towards plant-based alternatives?
Plant-based meat is being purchased more than ever as sales skyrocket amid the coronavirus outbreak and market confusion.
Urgent and immediate action needed on climate crisis
We are running out of time to stop the climate crisis. Society faces three options in addressing climate threats… one of them unacceptable: do nothing and suffer the consequences of that inaction.
“Cool Food” badge will help consumers make sustainable food choices
The World Resources Institute has launched an innovative idea; labelling food so that consumers know which foods have a smaller climate footprint.
Humans eating salmon is harming orcas, grizzly bears and destroying their environment
Human fishing and farming of salmon is leading to other, bigger problems for animals who rely on the fish for their survival.
Jane Goodall says plant-based diets are “very, very important”
For many years older high profile conservationists and high profile organizations like Sierra Club, the WWF and Greenpeace who were campaigning for wild animals and endangered species have not made the link that farmed animals have appalling lives.
Industrial farming is destroying the earth and possibly leading to future human extinction
Industrial farming relies on large-scale environmental exploitation, triggering climate change, and destroying natural habitats.
High levels of bacteria on US meat unacceptable to UK campaigners
Study finds “unacceptable” levels of bacteria, including Salmonella and E coli, on meat produced in the US, confirming the fears of UK campaigners.
Replacing livestock products with plant alternatives best strategy to reversing climate change
Fossil fuels might be the most widely discussed when it comes to climate change, however, animal agriculture is one of the biggest contributors.
How to rebut these top 10 climate crisis myths
The climate crisis is real and it is happening right now with unprecedented natural events happening all over the globe.
Intensive animal farming could severely jeopardise us from reaching Paris Accord goals
Our efforts to curb climate change are jeopardised due to the continuous growth of intensive animal agriculture globally.
Stella McCartney, Adidas and Lululemon team-up with vegan leather startup
The leather industry is set for a huge shake-up by new biotech start-up Bolt Threads to produce vegan leather goods for luxury companies.
Combating climate change and eating plant-based go hand in hand
Multiple studies have shown that plant-based diets are the most effective way to avoid climate catastrophe – Now its time we listened to them!
Meat consumption drops 3% globally – biggest since turn of century
As people become aware of the impact of meat and dairy on their health and the planet more consumers are eating plant-based.
Researcher says food guides that urge people to eat less meat “don’t really work”
Oxford Food Researcher, Marco Springmann, says that government policies are the only real way to influence change in unsustainable eating habits.
Brits say no to sub-standard American meat imports
According to a British Social Attitudes Survey, three-quarters of Britons don’t want to eat chlorinated chicken and 90% also reject hormone-treated beef.
The alarming truth about food imports into Britain
Chlorinated chicken, pork with growth hormone, sponge cake made with cruelly produced eggs and more could be coming into British kitchens.
Animals ask for a new normal in this Mercy For Animals video
This video implores viewers to consider a new normal for farm animals as we come to terms with the new normal for humans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where “Kiss The Ground” documentary falls short
Eating less meat, not simply switching to grass-fed beef, is something that should have been made clearer in this Netflix documentary.
Germans eating less meat than ever: Less than 50% identify as full meat eater
A study published in a peer-reviewed journal finds that more Germans are choosing to follow a vegan, vegetarian or flexitarian diet.
Impossible Foods latest media conference: Everything you need to know
Check out ten of the most interesting details from Impossible Foods’ latest media conference including the companies Asia expansion.
Joaquin Phoenix: Eating animals is “f*cked up”
Actor and animal rights advocate, Joaquin Phoenix, made some strong comments about the nature of meat-eating during an interview with Vanity Fair.
Americans want to eat more plant-based food, so what’s stopping them?
Research published by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication shows most Americans are aware of the impact of animal agriculture on climate change.
Sir David Attenborough joins Instagram and he has a message on climate change
Environmentalist, Sir David Attenborough, joins Instagram to promote climate-change activism and educate people on climate catastrophe.
Foer’s “scream” is to wake all of us that we must do something to save planet
Jonathan Safran-Foer, author of Eating Animals and We Are the Weather, speaks about his books, climate change and going vegetarian.
The link between Ireland’s water crisis and industrial farming
Ireland is experiencing a water crisis. Its natural water resources are drying up, and industrial animal farming is to blame.
What should we do when what we eat becomes the problem?
The personal decision to eat meat and dairy is adding up to a global catastrophe and contributing to environmental destruction in more ways than we know.
“A Life On Our Planet ” the new Sir David Attenborough documentary sounds final warming
Sir David Attenborough’s latest brilliant nature documentary shows his audience the horror of a world being destroyed by climate change.
COVID-19 punishes industrial agriculture
Is it possible that the COVID-19 pandemic has enhanced the movement calling for an end to unsustainable animal agricultural practices?
Choose veganism and choose compassion
Veganism is the ethical choice, it is also our best shot at saving the earth from climate catastrophe for future generations.
More milk companies switching to sustainable solutions
A number of milk companies have added plant-based options to their range of products. A victory as dairy contributes significantly towards climate change.
Is this just another case of corporate ‘greenwashing’?
Meat companies have begun adding plant-based options to their range, but does this change the fact that they are destroying the planet?
Cows worse than cars for the environment and humans, says Greenpeace
According to the environmental group, Greenpeace, animal agriculture in the EU is worse for the planet than cars and vans together.
The challenge to get people to eat a plant-based diet to save the planet
Everyone can do something to stop the climate crisis. Eating a plant-based diet has been identified as one of the four most important actions we can take as individuals to tackle the climate emergency.
Will plant-based alternatives ever replace meat completely? It’s not Impossible!
We will never know the answer for sure, but here is what we can learn from looking at the sales and consumer trends of Impossible Foods.
Animal agriculture contributing more to climate-change than fossil fuels
Contrary to popular belief, scientists and researchers are now saying that animal-agriculture is the biggest threat to the planet.
African Swine Fever outbreak in Germany could result in mass culling
Germany to enact a crisis management plan after African Swine Fever has been detected in a wild boar. This could include a mass culling.
Is there such a thing as disease-free animal agriculture?
China claims to be dealing with the health-risk factors that have become synonymous with its animal agriculture and wildlife trades.
Improve food security and public health with whole food, plant-based diets
To improve food security and public health, innovative policies are needed that promote whole food, plant-based diets, rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, and nuts
Joe Biden’s platform includes “zero emissions” goal for agriculture
Last fall nearly every Democratic presidential candidate pointed to links between food production and the climate crisis.
Changing your diet could save the planet from climate catastrophe
Meat and dairy farming is the biggest contributor to climate change. In order to save the planet, more people must go vegan.
Meat industry: An untouchable danger to public health
The meat industry causes deforestation and habitat destruction, which lead to pandemics; and yet they go unchallenged by politicians and world leaders.
How much does your diet actually impact the planet?
Animal agriculture’s contribution to the destruction of the earth is staggering. Going vegan is still the most effective way to fight the climate crisis.
How much does meat really cost?
If we consider the price that the planet pays for continued animal agriculture; meat and dairy are the most expensive products in the grocery store.
What prevents environmental foundations and non-profits target meat?
Many industries such as the fossil fuel, coal mines, gas-guzzling SUVs, plastics are targeted by environmental groups. Why not meat?
Do negative vegan stereotypes still hold up on a dying planet?
The “pushy vegan” stereotype is as old as veganism itself. Can we really categorise vegans that way when animal agriculture has proved itself destructive?
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.
