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Factory farming exhibition unveiled at European Parliament
The European Parliament in Brussels became the stage for a powerful exhibition exposing the hidden suffering of animals exploited in factory farming in the EU.
How our diet affects the ocean and marine life
New research reveals how ocean warming threatens thousands of species. Here’s how our diets could help protect them.
Meat harms wildlife – take extinction off your plate!
The meat and dairy industries are responsible for far more harm to our environment and wildlife than any other agricultural sector.
Animal cruelty scandal wipes £250m off Britain’s biggest pork producer
More than £250million was wiped off the value of Britain’s biggest pork producer after supermarkets suspended supplies following allegations of animal cruelty.
Shocking violence uncovered at Cranswick pig farm prompts legal action
Undercover footage has exposed horrific cruelty to pigs and piglets at Cranswick pig farm, prompting legal action and renewed scrutiny of the UK pig industry.
Hormone-fed American beef set to flood UK shelves
Thousands of tonnes of American beef are on their way to the UK. The UK Government insists that controversial hormone-treated beef won’t be part of the deal.
Animal agriculture leading cause of climate crisis, latest research finds
New research reveals animal agriculture – not fossil fuels – as the top driver of climate change, yet it’s still missing from major climate discussions.
Cattle and sheep farming is not sustainable
New reports tell us cattle and sheep farming can be sustainable. Don’t believe them, it’s all bull – says George Monbiot.
How food systems affect biodiversity
What we eat has a massive impact on biodiversity. But food can also be one of the biggest levers to mitigate biodiversity loss and contribute to habitat protection.
The world’s meat habit is fuelling infectious disease threats
The UK’s Health Security Agency released a list of infectious diseases with potential pandemic threats, many of which are linked with animal agriculture.
Big Meat company, JBS, could break Amazon deforestation pledges – again
The world’s largest meat company, JBS, looks set to break its Amazon rainforest protection promises again, according to frontline workers.
Drone evidence leads to legal settlement over misleading marketing
Drone photography has been successfully used as evidence in a consumer deception lawsuit against an egg producer in the US.
Plant-based egg alternatives thriving amidst soaring egg prices
The US egg industry is in crisis with the shelves empty of traditional chicken eggs, but for plant-based brands like Just Egg, business has never been better.
Brittany Ferries to resume live animal exports
More than 100 celebrities and scientists are calling on Brittany Ferries to drop plans to resume live exports of animals.
Bird flu spreads globally, devastating wildlife and farms while posing a rising human threat
Bird flu is wreaking havoc worldwide, killing millions of animals, spreading through farms and wildlife, and posing a growing threat to humans as it evolves.
Livestock farming tops fossil fuels as leading driver of climate change
A new study reveals that livestock farming, not fossil fuels, is the leading cause of climate change, driving 53% of global warming since 1750.
How marketing agencies for meat, dairy and eggs sell you a fantasy
When it comes to the marketing of meat, dairy and eggs, the branding does not necessarily match reality. Here’s a comparison of marketing myths with reality.
Why you should be concerned about global deforestation
Agriculture, especially livestock, is the primary driver of global deforestation, with devastating impacts on ecosystems and human health.
American voters more supportive of politicians who support animal welfare
Politicians rarely address the connection between meat and climate change. Perhaps because they worry about voter backlash?
Zimbabwean animal advocates confront fish and farming industries
One Health focuses on fish welfare, ending industrial farming, stronger laws, and plant-based diets to improve animal welfare and public health in Zimbabwe.
We can feed the world by shifting from livestock to plant-based solutions
World hunger persists as crops feed livestock, showing the need for plant-based solutions to tackle food security and environmental impact.
Farmed salmon escape in Norway threatening wildlife
Approximately 27,000 farmed salmon have escaped in Norway, triggering environmental concerns and a reward from Mowi to recapture them.
Majority of Brits oppose common farming practices in the UK
Data from Bryant Research has found that the vast majority of the British public opposes a range of common farming practices.
Behaviour-based training for drivers transporting pigs?
Driver training could significantly improve the welfare of pigs during this unavoidable part of the agricultural process.