ANIMAL AGRICULTURE NEWS
There Can Be No Doubt That The Future Of Meat Is Vegan
Most people are’nt willingly to give up meat but our best bet is replacing these foods with cellular agriculture – meat with no animal being killed.
Respect the Science! Pigs Are Sentient
For many of us living under lockdown has been a difficult experience; now consider the life of a pig in captivity being bred and raised for the slaughter.
Trump’s Arrogant Order To Re-Open Meat Paking Plants Sends Workers To Their Deaths
Donald Trump’s executive order to keep meat plants open shows contempt for workers’ health and public health.
The Meat Industry is Responsible For More Suffering Than Any Other
From worker exploitation to deforestation to abuse of animals and the spread of deadly disease, I think we can all agree the meat industry is the worst!
Olivia Coleman Teams Up With ‘Made In Hackney’ To Feed the Hungry
The actress has teamed up with plant-based community food kitchen, Made In Hackney, to donate 100 meals to vulnerable communities in London.
JUST Launches Programme to Help Consumers Replace Animal Products In Their Diets
There are many versions of making vegan scrambled eggs, but nothing has been quite as successful as Just’s eggs. And it has taken the world by storm.
Butter Is Making Way For Plant Based Butter
Dairy-based butter has long been a staple of the American diet – but appetites are rapidly changing.
Billie Eilish Is Making Music At Home To Support Vegan Restaurants
It is a family affair as Grammy Award-winning singer Billie Eilish and her music producer brother, Finneas Baird, are throwing a concert to support vegan restaurants. Grammy Award-winning singer Billie Eilish and her music producer brother, Finneas Baird, are having a...
Irish Campaign “Nature Rising” Seeks To End Meat Industry Subsidies
The campaign is pro-farmer and anti-cruelty: Advocates want farmers to keep subsidies if they provide eco-services, which would in turn improve their income.
Meat Prices Set To Skyrocket Due To COVID-19
Canadian meat association expresses concern over looming supply shortages as more and more suppliers close or slow down operations.
PETA Bilboard Blames Humans For Death of Chickens in Fire
Animal rights organisation has plans for a controversial billboard linking human behavior to the death of chickens due to a fire at Trillium Farms.
Study Finds Dramatic Impact of Vegan Diet on Sustainability
The study conducted by the University of Oxford shows that agriculture would be reduced by 75% if people were to go vegan globally.
Plant Based Agriculture Must Be At The Heart Of Agriculture Says SAFE
The demand for plant-based protein is growing internationally, and the Government should to include this in their economic stimulus package.
Swap Meat for Protein Alternatives and Save the Planet From Destruction
A survey conducted by Impossible Foods shows that if Americans ate 50% less meat 72,000 square miles of land could be saved per year.
Deforestation in the Amazon: A Recipe For Our Next Pandemic
The impact of deforestation has often seemed distant enough to ignore, but the COVID-19 outbreak is a warning of whats to come if we don’t save the forests.
Leonardo DiCaprio Joins Long List of Celebrities Urging For End To Wild-life Trade
Long standing and outspoken animal rights advocate Leonardo DiCaprio speaks out against the continuation of wild life markets despite COVID-19.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Agriculture Much Higher Than We Thought
Is it possible that our current estimates regarding the impact of animal agriculture on climate change are largely underestimated? Experts seem to think so.
Farmers Starting to Kill Their Pigs After Process Factories Close
As slaughterhouse and meatpacking packing plants close all over the US because so many of the workers are falling ill with COVID 19, a backlog of animals doomed to slaughter, are cooped up in their horrendous factory farms because there are no workers to slaughter...
Bloomburg Implements Plant-Based Menu For Employees
The software and media company has taken the ‘Cool Food Pledge’ to reduce carbon-emissions. The plant-based menus have been rolled out in NY and NJ.
Report Shows COVID-19 to Boost Plant Based Meat Sales
A report released by MarketsandMarkets shows that the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact will make consumers more conscious in their spending choices.
Report: Meat Industry World’s Biggest Water Polluters
An eye-opening report by Feeding Ourselves Thirsty has confirmed that meat production is the largest cause of water pollution.
Alicia Silverstone and Son Recreate Ad Paying Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney For PETA
Vegan actress and outspoken advocate Alicia Silverstone recreates vintage Linda and Paul McCartney ad with 8 year old son Bear Blu Jarecki.
Meat Processing Plants across the US are panicking about the effect of Coronavirus pandemic
The Food Chain has expressed concern about how long they can store the excess meat and dairy that they have built up plus the problem of shutting down plants because workers are getting sick. Concerns about the US food chain supply made their way into the mainstream...
The Threat Of Zoonotic Disease Continues To Intensify.
A virus that originated in animals has upended life across the globe. But the next deadly pandemic could make this look like “a warmup. To truly solve the underlying conditions that fuel zoonotic pandemics, experts and wildlife conservationists are also calling for a...
Reduce Meat Consumption by 71%, Says Greenpeace
Environmental organisation has urged the EU to cut its meat consumption by 71% over the next 10 years if it wishes to successfully combat climate change.
The Medieval Treatment for Calves Is Only Possible Because the Dairy Industry Props Them Up
An undercover investigation into major US dairy and veal farms has revealed calves living in horrific conditions – reportedly kept in tiny dark spaces for up to 20 hours a day and countless animals dying from disease and starvation.
Chinese Tradition Based On Nothing But Superstitious Belief Cannot Continue
As details of China’s experience with the coronavirus emerge, a number of things are becoming clear. The first is the dystopian brutality of the lockdown imposed on the Chinese people by their authoritarian government.
Make plant-based agriculture a priority, says SAFE
New Zealand Animal rights group wants COVID-19 prompted economic plans to consider innovative ways to revolutionise the way we get our food.
Habitat Destruction Creating Massive “Virus Spillover”
Scientists and researchers believe that our encroachment on wild-life habitats is a time bomb for disease. We must end it to survive.
Malaysian Company’s Vegan Pork is a Huge Hit!
The innovative idea for a plant-based pork range has helped inventor Jack Yap attract meat-lovers to his vegetarian restaurant.
Starbucks in China Now Has a Vegan Menu!
The coffee giant is set to implement a vegan menu in various Chinese stores. The project will feature brands such as Beyond Meat, Omnipork and Oatly.
China Has High Potential For Sustainable 3D Meat Printing
Despite COVID-19 and the country’s animal cruelty problem; China is a key player in the development of the technology needed for protein-based alternatives.
KFC To Launch Vegan Fried-Chicken in China This Month
The demand from young Chinese for food that is both ethical and sustainable has been growing since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Will The Covid-19 Disaster Lead to Better Lives for Farmed Animals?
The global pandemic is encouraging policy changes and social attitude changes. How might this benefit farm animals, or will this make their live’s worse?
Confining and butchering animals is what caused COVID-19
The meat industry we are accustomed to is no different than wild-life markets in Asia. Both are rampant with human cruelty and both are disease hot-spots.
Our Reckless And Callous Treatment Of Animals Will kill Us Too.
Our dreadful treatment of animals and reckless destruction of the environment pushed nature and wildlife into extinction and created unknown diseases.
Since COVID-19 People Are Eating More Consciously!
Nielsen data has revealed that sales in alternative milks and vegan, plant-based meats has surged. Vegan meats experienced a 280% increase in sales.
Meat-Eating and COVID-19 – PETA Answers Questions
Where does COVID-19 come from? Should you still be eating meat? All of your most pertinent questions about COVID-19 and meat-eating answered!
Chlorinated Chicken, hormone pumped beef – US Meat Not Fit for UK Market
A proposed trade deal could see US meat find its way to shelves in the UK. However, there are concerns that the meat doesn’t meet the country’s standards.
Sanctuary Farms Point To The Future For The Food System
Farm Sanctuaries have traditionally saved animals from Factory Farms or other abusive places to give them a quality of life that all sentient beings deserve. But a new partnership between animals and humans could bring about a whole new way of farming without harm. A...
There’s A Huge Opportunity For Farmers To Move Away From Farming Animals
We need to move away from consuming animal products and embrace a plant-based lifestyle but that doesn’t mean farmers should see this as a threat. Instead, it could provide a wonderful opportunity for them to transition from farming animals to growing produce for vegan food.
Factory Farming Is A Catastrophic Risk To Our Species
The fact of the matter is that the meat people are eating, is a pandemic risk. The vast amount of meat that is eaten, especially in the USA, comes from Factory Farms which creates enormous stress for the animals and creates conditions for them to get sick. Some...
Cut The Crap: COVID-19 Was Caused by Animal Exploitation Alone
The desperate need to blame the disastrous COVID-19 on Chinese anti-US sentiment dismisses the very real and scary cause; wild-life destruction.
The Cruel Way In Which We Treat Animals Led To The Coronavirus
The conditions that lead to the emergence of new infectious diseases are the same ones that inflict horrific harms on animals.
Higher Estrogen Levels in Men Who Drink Milk A Concern
Estrogen levels in milk may contribute to health problems in men. Rather opt for alternative milks that are just as tasty without the risk!
Amazon Deforestation is “Worst Its Been in Over a Decade”
Deforestation of the Amazon is happening at an alarming rate, despite COVID-19 which is shown by data from Brazil’s National Space Research Institute.
Meat Company Puts Employees At COVID-19 Risk
Smithfield Foods’ South Dakota meat plant is responsible for 180 cases of COVID-19. Nationally 518 of their employees have tested positive.
Seafood is Not An Environmentally-Friendly Alternative to Meat
Fish farming and the seafood industry are just as destructive, damaging and polluting to the environment as the meat industry.
Eating Meat & “Ecocide” Could Be Illegal In The Future says Top British Lawyer
Any actions that could impact negatively on the environment including eating meat could well be illegal in the future as scientists worldwide urge a reduction in carbon emissions to stop the climate crisis.
Shut down the 80 wet markets in New York City amid Coronavirus crisis
New York City has been urged to shut its wet markets in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Workers Are Getting Sick From Coronavirus Resulting in Meat Plant Closures
Major meat processors are starting to shut down plants as employees are getting infected by the coronavirus right across the country. Tyson (TSN), one of the world's largest meat processors, suspended operations at its Columbus Junction, Iowa, pork plant this week...
Jane Goodall Urges Public to be Conscious Consumers
The world renowned conservationist has blamed “disrespect for animals,” and destructive behavior towards nature for the coronavirus outbreak.
This is the Future of Food and it’s going to blow your mind!
It isn’t just in sci-fi films and comic strips anymore: Soon enough labs could replace farms, and this change will save the planet.
America Produces 100 billion Pounds of Meat a Year, New Study Finds
The study conducted by IDTechEx provides a shocking revelation into the sheer scale of unsustainable farming in the country.
This we know. Promoting Factory Farming also promotes pandemics
Covid-19’s history is not yet fully known, but the links between animal and human health could not be clearer. It can feel wrong, or simply impossible, to focus on anything other than getting through this most challenging moment. It is reasonable to argue that since...
One Hundred and Seventy Five Chickens Killed in One Minute. How?
The horror of Factory Farming: Chickens are dipped into boiling water while still fully conscious. They are then burned to death. Please go vegan.
Calves Shouldn’t be Transported on Long Journeys, Say Scottish Activists
Calves who are just a few weeks old are often forced to travel for long distances in hot trucks. They suffer immense torture and some even die.
How will COVID-19 Help Pangolin Conservation?
The world’s most trafficked animal, the pangolin, might see an end to its misery as COVID-19 ushers in fresh critique of Asia’s wild-life trade.
Jane Goodall says we must protect animals to protect the environment and our own future
The influential conservationist called for a ban on the wild-life trade saying that we must protect wild-life to protect the future.
Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscar Speech in Light of COVID-19
The now famous speech had been met with a outright criticism or otherwise polite disregard, but in the time of global pandemics it makes perfect sense.
Pig Slaughterhouse is Biggest Source of Coronavirus Cases in U.S
Pork plant Smithfield Food Inc. has become a breeding ground for COVID-19, and is now responsible for over 500 cases of the virus.
Covid-19 shows that our global, profit-driven, meat-centered food system must go
The Covid-19 pandemic shows we must transform the world's food system. Our global, profit-driven, meat-centered food system is making us sick. We need a radical rethink ‘Individually, we must stop eating animal products. Collectively, we must transform the global...
Vegan Food Company Nature’s Fynd Secures Big Donations
The company received donations of $113 million from business heavy-weights such as Bill Gates, Jack Ma and even former US Vice president Al Gore.
COVID-19 Not the Only Deadly Disease Linked to Animal Agriculture
Coronavirus was not the first deadly disease to emerge from the meat and dairy industry. Here is a list of other diseases that were similarly caused.
Habitat Destruction A Disease Super-Spreader
Deadly diseases such as the coronavirus outbreak, which has killed thousands, only happen if we exploit and abuse our position on earth.
N. Ireland Agriculture Industry Prepared to Crash Amid Coronavirus
The impact COVID-19 has on our food systems should make us rethink how we do agriculture, particularly in regards to sustainability and food sovereignty.
Is This The End of Dog Meat in China?
Dog meat does not make it to Chinese “white list” of animals for consumption that was put together by the Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs.
US-Style Mega Factory Farms on the Rise in UK
Despite the health risks, the animal abuse and environmental destruction factory farming has taken root in the UK and is growing rapidly.
You Wouldn’t Eat Meat if You Knew This About COVID-19
You might think that zoonotic diseases are caused only by consuming wildlife, that is not true – its caused by eating animals including the ones you eat.
Musician Brian May Says Meat-Eating Must End to End Pandemics
Member of retro rock band “Queen” says that going vegan is the only way to end deadly pandemics, such as COVID-19 for good.
British Comedian Wants an End to Horrific Wild-life Markets
Well known Comedian and animal rights activist Ricky Gervais speaks out about the persistence of international wild-life markets.
New Zealand’s “Green Report” A Giant Step in the Right Direction
The report will see the country move away from a heavy reliance on animal agriculture, towards a greener, healthier economy.
How much do you know about COVID-19 and Zoonotic Disease?
Faunalytics’ Research Scientist have attempted to research the extent of public knowledge on the COVID-19 pandemic’s origins. Here are their findings.
Now is the time shut down wild-life markets for good!
Dr Margaret Kinnaird from the World Wide Fund for Nature, breaks down how the COVID-19 crisis must spell the end of the international wild-life trade.
Do Food Shortages Make it Harder to Ban Wet-Markets?
Revolutionising our food systems is about more than banning the Asian wild-life markets, it starts with a complete overhaul and it requires us all.
“Meat the Future” – Exciting Documentary Debuts in May
This long-awaited documentary which took three years to put together follows the visionaries who are fighting to end animal agriculture for good.
Animal Agriculture the secret behind fashion industry’s huge contribution to Climate Change
Are the clothes you’re wearing destroying the planet through animal agriculture? Here is a breakdown of the fast-fashion industry in view of sustainability.
Councils in the UK and worldwide are promoting a vegan diet to mitigate climate change
In the UK and around the world, councils promote vegan diets to improve health and mitigate climate change.
Human Encroachment on Wildlife – A Cause of Disease #COVID19
According to a new report, human interference in wild life habitats and the destruction of biodiversity is the root cause of the spread of disease.
Save the Planet and Go Vegan!
The meat and dairy industries are major contributors to environmental decline and climate change. You can help by choosing not to support them.
Massive Meat Company a Threat to Amazon
Brazilian meat giant JBS is responsible for using unethical and unsustainable farming methods to acquire produce. This is bad news for the Amazon forests.
Dumped Milk Catastrophic for the Environment
Store shelves lay bare and food prices soar, yet US farmers freely dump milk. Environmentalists believe this could have a devastating impact on wildlife.
Science tells us that the destruction of ecosystems makes disease outbreaks more likely
Environmental activist, Aili Kang from the Wildlife Conservation Society has reason to believe it will happen in just a few short months.
Will China’s “Permanent” ban on Wildlife Consumption Hold?
China has placed a permanent ban on its lucrative wildlife trade, but environmentalists are skeptic of loopholes in the ban.
COVID-19 should make us stop eating animals
Coronavirus isn’t the first pandemic to infect the world. Zoonotic diseases have come up time and time again to remind us of the dangers of eating meat.
“Lay off Animals,” PETA tells Gordan Ramsay
Ramsay, a long time critic of veganism, had to close his kitchen due to the corornavirus outbreak. Which led to him having to lay off staff.
Health Crisis Like COVID-19 Exacerbated Due to Environmental Destruction
Climate change and deforestation caused by animal agriculture are major contributors to disease, scientists have warned for years.
Just how friendly is a vegan diet?
With a quarter of the British population set to go meat-free by 2025, how environmentally friendly is the vegan diet?
Disease and destruction in the age of factory farming #COVID19
Asian live animal markets might be the stuff of horror movies, but researchers argue that industrial farming is equally unsettling and incredibly dangerous.
The Bear Bile industry is an abomination and does not treat coronavirus
Bear-bile has no scientifically-proven health benefits, and extraction is a cruel process. This hasn’t stopped Chinese health authorities from promoting it.
Our meat habit and growing demand could spell disaster for humans
Our current food systems are poisoning the planet and damaging our health. Would a new system be able to save us before we destroy ourselves?
Do Fake-Meat Products Freak You Out?
Fake meat products such as Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger beg the question: What is up with our need to mimic real animal flesh?
Plant-based meat sales spike amid Coronavirus outbreak
Nielsen report finds consumer habits have indicated a public awareness of the dangers of meat as vegan products become food of choice.
Self-isolating isn’t enough, we must fight the root cause of COVID-19
Self-isolating might save some from contracting coronavirus, but it won’t save us from the next outbreak of a deadly disease caused by meat.
NYC Live Animal Markets: A Disease Death Trap
The vibrant city houses over eighty wild animal “wet” markets. Activists and campaigners are afraid of what this might mean in the future for public health.
How Covid-19 conquered the world
The source of the dead COVID-19 virus might be a politically hot and controversial topic, but one thing is for sure; it is the result of animal suffering.
The dairy diaries – an industry that drives nightmares
If you knew that your beloved dairy products have caused a lifetime of misery and pain for dairy cows would you still want them?
Go Vegan To Avoid “Doomsday” – PETA
Animal rights group PETA have advocated cutting meat and going vegan to avoid what they call the climate change “doomsday.”
Now is the time to ban factory farms to prevent next ‘coronavirus’ UK urged
British campaign group Pause the System is urging the UK government to ban factory farming in order to reduce the risk of another pandemic like coronavirus. Campaign group Pause the System is urging the UK government to ban factory farming. The organization suggests...
How can Asia’s infectious disease-causing wildlife trade be stopped?
The Chinese Government has pomoted the wild animal trade for the past 40 years as rural economic development. But,with the outbreak of COVID-19 that has changed.
Big money demands end to mistreatment of animals to prevent future pandemics
We need to completely rethink our relationship with animals and take steps to move toward plant-based economy.
Our factory farm food system is destroying the planet
At this current time the world is more aware of and educated on climate change than ever before, so why are our policies not reflecting this?
Why the meat industry is so unsustainable
The average American consumes over 110 kg of meat per year while the industry grows by 2-3% yearly. What does this mean for the planet?
China’s Dairy Industry To Plummet Due to COVID-19
Supply chain disruptions and declining exports identified by the Dutch bank Rabobank as reasons for China’s drowning dairy industry.
Tell everyone: this outbreak happened because people kill and eat animals.
Zoonotic diseases are not new to humans. From swine-flu to SARS, and now the Coronavirus, we have seen it all. So why do we continue to eat animals?
All animal agriculture is a disease risk
The Coronavirus outbreak may have alerted us to the problem with the wild life trade, but other forms of animal agriculture are similarly dangerous.
The ever growing demand for food will lead to more Corona-like viruses
Agricultural drivers were responsible for 50 % of deadly zoonotic diseases that emerged in human populations—”proportions,” they wrote, “that will increase as agriculture expands and intensifies.”
Wake-up Humans – We’re running out of time
Our planet is in dire straits – Coronavirus has put the world in lockdown but Climate Change and environmental destruction are also just as big a threat.
There is nothing racist in saying China is responsible for COVID-19
There is nothing racist in saying China is responsible for COVID-19. It should be said more frequently until their is a permanent ban on wild-life markets.
Could Eating Animals Lead to Our Extinction?
Abusive animal rearing and consumption in China led to the Coronavirus pandemic. Which begs the question, will animal consumption be the death of us?
Coronavirus: A Man-made Disaster for Humans and Animals
Peter Singer, respected moral philosopher and Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University, delves into the unspoken dark side of COVID-19.
Veganism: A Health Miracle Diet
Vegans have long spoken of the health benefits they encountered when switching to a plant-based diet, but what does this look like in statistics?
Meat Production needs to be modernized to help us avoid Pandemics
The Covid-19 pandemic that is sweeping the world has focused on the need to change how the world eats.
Eggless Eggs? Pigless Pork? – Is it possible?
From eggs to fish, its no longer just about the beef. Plant-based alternative are diversifying and these exciting creations could be on your plate soon.
Business as Usual for US Slaughterhouses
The USDA is set to keep slaughterhouses open and functional despite deadly coronavirus outbreak that has send many into self-isolation.
Europeans Need to Eat 71% Less Meat to Reach Climate Goals
According Greenpeace members of the European Union need to agree to lower meat consumption 70% by 2030 if they are to reach their climate goals.
Factory Farming Has COVID-19 Potential
As well as being brutal and horrific towards animals, industrial farming is bad for our health and has the potential to spread dangerous diseases.
Australian Wildfires: A Willful Man-Made Tragedy
The meat industry has caused deforestation and exacerbated the climate crisis. How much does this influence disasters such as the Australian bush-fires?
The Brutal Truth Behind The Ugly Industry of Pig Farming
The pork industry is one of the most exploitative and abusive as pig farming ensures a miserable existence for the animals involved. Here are the raw facts.
China Seeking Vegan Alternatives Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
San Francisco food manufacturing company producer of the vegan JUST Egg, are getting inquiries from Chinese companies seeking animal-free protein sources.
Indonesia’s wildlife market’s still selling bats despite virus warnings
At an Indonesian market known for its wildlife offerings, bats, rats and snakes are still being sold despite a government request to take them off the menu.
Greenpeace Calls for Decrease in EU Meat Consumption to Tackle Climate Change
Amid climate change concerns environmental organisation proposes change in diet through agricultural policy to lessen the amount of meat consumed in the EU.
Environmental Education Has An Influence on People Going Vegan
Would knowing where your food comes from and the impact it has on the planet in light of the climate catastrophe encourage you to ditch the meat?
Point of no return for the Amazon Rainforest reached
“In terms of the Earth’s climate, we have gone beyond the point of no return. There’s no doubt about this.” says a leading Brazilian scientist.
Eat Dogs to Show Cultural Confidence – Chinese Dog Meat Company
Fankuai Dog Meat company tells people to eat dog meat to show cultural confidence as bill is proposed to ban the practice amid COVID-19 health concerns.
Boycott Fish to Save Hundreds of Dolphins
Support for the seafood industry is encouraging the slaughter of hundreds of dolphins, the only solution is to stop buying fish.
Lab-grown Meat Coming To UK As Soon As 2022
Mass produced, commercially sold lab-grown meat could radically transform our eating habits for the better; and its not so far from becoming a reality.
The Frankenfoods Trump wants to sell the UK – the price of cheap meat
Farmers are worried we will open our doors to an invasion of fast-farmed, cheap US food. America is the birthplace of megafarms or ‘concentrated animal feeding operations. ’There are major worries about animal welfare of poultry reared on factory farms. Conditions can...
UK Climate Targets Require Reduction in Meat and Dairy
A government funded report has found that UK will be due for a big change in diet if it is to follow up on its climate goals to achieve carbon neutrality.
Can the West claim the high moral ground against China when it comes to treating animals?
This is the ideal time to talk about the risks of animal agriculture, rather than blaming Chinese culture for Coronavirus.
Vegetarians Should Go Vegan
The pro’s outweigh the con’s when it comes to switching to a vegan lifestyle from vegetarian.
Offer vegan options or go broke – Lord Alan Sugar
It is a case of change or go broke says Lord Alan Sugar as he told businesses to offer vegans options or go broke.
Just where do viruses come from?
The whole world is in the grip of Coronavirus, but it is not the first time that the world has been held to ransom by something that you cannot even see.
More New Zealanders Are Going Vegan Than Ever
What does a large rise in veganism among New Zealanders mean for the country that is reliant on animal agriculture for its economy.
The Coronavirus pandemic could be our last warming to stop exploiting animals
Coronavirus has spread with a speed that no one could foresee. Whole countries are under lockdown and the death toll is steadily climbing
The Karmic interconnectedness between humans and animals which is at the heart of diseases like coronavirus
The COVID-19 coronavirus has killed thousands its origin in animals and global spread should remind us we are inextricably linked with other life on Earth.
Words of wisdom on Coronavirus from plant-based tennis ace Novak Djokovic
The coronavirus outbreak has done something peculiar- it has put something as simple as health and hygiene at the forefront of our minds
Covid-19 makes people chose Jackfruit over chicken and mutton
With the vast spread of the COVID19 all over the world, people are looking for options to switch to vegetarian food to avoid the use of meat
China’s interest in Vegan Just Egg and plant based proteins shoot up in response to Corona Virus
Coronavirus has hit China hard and food has been singled out as the cause of the outbreak. It is, no surprise that the Chinese are interested in JUST egg.
The Tiny calf that changed a cattle rancher’s heart
The heart-warming story of how a third-generation cattle rancher became the founder of a sanctuary where cows like little Hope can live a full, long life.
Plant-based Diets Are Better For Your Health And The Environment
Switching to a plant-based diet is great for your health and great for the environment, delicious and incredibly convenient.
The ‘Sick’ Truth About Factory Farms
Factory farming is making us sick, destroying the environment and harming animals. Is this the price we want to pay for profit?
20% of Amazon Rainforest Destroyed
Humans have caused the majority of the fires because of the need for more open lands for agriculture and cattle ranching.
Destruction of Amazon Rainforest Reaching Point Of No Return
Concerned environmental scientists have called attention to the destruction of the Amazon rain-forest urging that the damage is irreparable.
Butter is far worse for the environment than margarine!
The argument between which is healthier – butter or margarine has raged on for ages. Finally, we have a scientific verdict.
Plant-based Meat Goes Mainstream
Plant-based “vegan meat” and vegan fast-food options are all the rage at restaurants as consumer demand grows.
EU’s Agriculture Commissioner To Crack Down on Animal Agriculture
Not everyone is happy with the suggestion by the EU’s agriculture commissioner, Janusz Wojciechowski, to cut down on pig farming.
We Must Change Our Food System To Save the Earth
Climate change and food insecurity tell us we must reform our food systems or risk further destruction and eventual extinction.
Is Meat Really The Cause of the Amazon Wildfires?
Make no mistake there is nothing natural about the Brazilian wildfires, which are usually started by farmers clearing land for animal agriculture.
Veganism Goes Mainstream!
Veganism is more popular than ever. With the help of social media and vegan stars making headlines, more young people are opting for the lifestyle.
The rise and rise of the vegan leather industry
Tennis icon Serena Williams is right on trend with the release of a vegan leather line for more environmentally-conscious consumers. According to her, it is her way of helping inspire people to take part in saving the environment. This is as new market research...
Working with farm animals: When you don’t want to face the truth
There is a term used by psychologists - cognitive dissonance - which occurs when a person holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values, or participates in an action that goes against one of these three, and experiences psychological stress because of...
UK Farmers Condemn Trade Deal to Import Chlorinated Chicken
The trade deal would see the importation of food that is deemed unfit to farm in the UK. Farmers are calling the deal “unethical” and “insane”.
Sugar-added Baby Food and Antibiotic Meat To Arrive in UK – US Trade Deal
UK consumers fear US trade deal due to the possible import of chlorinated chicken, but what else would the deal put on British shelves.
Canadian’s Show Rising Interest in Veganism
Internet search trends suggest that the conversation around animal agriculture, cruelty and climate change is having a real impact on Canadian interests.
Can you really help the planet by going vegan?
Making a conscious choice to switch to a vegan diet could spur people to actively lessen their impact on the planet and the environment.
Eating For the End of the World
Your diet has a far larger impact on the environment than you know. Meat, dairy and unsustainable farming are draining the earth.
3D Printed Steak?
The food of the future could soon be produced by being printed with a 3D machine.
Starbucks CEO: “Alternative milks will be a big part of the solution.”
In a statement by CEO, Kevin Johnson, the retail coffee giant outlined plans for an environmentally-friendly menu, including the use of plant-based milk.
Great Reef Barrier Being Destroyed by the Beef Industry
Deforestation and rising temperatures are a major cause of natural destruction. The Great Barrier Reef is one of its biggest victims.
Mrs. Goldfarb’s Unreal Deli Puts Vegan Corned Beef on the Shelf
Corned beef is a simple and delectable household staple we all grew up with and its now available completely cruelty free and 100% delicious.
Iowa’s Farming Land Exhausted Under the Burden of Animal Agriculture
63% of Iowa’s land goes towards growing grain, but about half of all the grain production is pummeled towards feeding farm animals for the slaughter.
Consuming Cow’s Milk May Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer
Higher intakes of cow’s milk are associated with an increased risk for breast cancer, according to a new study.
Farmer Brutally Punches Sheep In Face
The incident, that was filmed on camera, has ignited discussions about the ethical limitations of those in charge of commercial livestock rearing.
Coronovirus exposes the scale of the wildlife farm industry
Wildlife farming was promoted as an easy way for rural Chinese people to get rich, but little was known about the actual scale of the industry.
Amid fears of Coronavirus spreading, China bans consumption of wild animals
Following the rapid spread of the Coronavirus in China, its appalling wildlife trade in animals for food and fur has been reigned in slightly
Thai Animal Agriculture Firm Launch Plant-Based Options
Thailand’s biggest animal agriculture firm, CPF, find themselves looking to plant based products as the demand for meat-free options grows.
Nine Debunked Myths about Veganism
Its easy to get tricked into believing these common myths about plant-based diets, but most of them do not hold up to scrutiny.
Information Could Empower Americans To Go Vegan
Americans lack information about the link between food and climate change. A poll reveals that many would go vegan had they been given the education.
Meat-bans Galore at UK Universities
A number of UK Universities have sliced meat off the menu in favour of popular plant-based options due to concerns for the environment.
Spain Invests in Plant-based Meat
The Spanish government makes an important move towards sustainability by providing funding to a vegan meat alternative startup.
How Will The Rise of Veganism Impact New Zealand?
Have you ever wondered what impact veganism could have on an animal-agriculture heavy economy such as that of New Zealand?
Converting Dairy Farms into Oats Oasis
Some US dairy farms will be converted into oats fields to assist with environmental efforts including protecting bio-diversity and biodynamic ecosystems.
Many Americans are ignorant of the impact that Animal Animal Agriculture lack Knowledge, Not Desire, to Eat Plant-Based Diets
A new poll suggests that education is all that stops most Americans from embracing plant-based diets that are better for the planet.
Property Firm will no longer pay expenses for meat in environmental drive
A property company will only approve expenses for veggie food . Only meatless food be compensated for, in a bid to reduce its environmental impact.
Meat is killing us, the planet and the planet. So why is it still being subsidized by governments?
Dutch animal welfare organization is speaking out against long-running European Union subsidy programs that support the animal agriculture industry.
Moove over Dairy Farms, there’s a new treat in town!
Vegan yogurt brand Hälsa Foods is helping U.S. farmers transition to dairy. Its new conversion program will help farmers grow oats instead. Vegan yogurt.
Americans tend to stick their heads in the sands when it comes to the environmental footprint of their food
The reluctance the food of Americans to give up their hamburgers, steaks, meat and sausage is doing terrible harm to the planet
These powerful voices for the animals are making a huge difference
Speaking from the heart with great Joachin Phoenix, spoke to the attendees at the Oscars who were still clueless about Animal Agriculture’s barbarity
€200m Spent on Promoting Meat Consumption – EU
The EU has been criticised for funding campaigns to promote the consumption of meat among European consumers, despite tabling Meat Tax.
Hollywood Hunk Harrison Ford ditches meat and dairy
Hollywood Hunk Harrison Ford says he is no longer eating meat and dairy. “I know it’s not really good for the planet, and it’s not really good for me.”
80 % of the Amazon is being burned for cattle ranching and cattle feed plantations
In recent years, the rainforest has suffered unprecedented damages as a result of thousand of fires set to clear ground for cattle ranching.
Is Joaquin Phoenix the voice for farmed animals everywhere right now?
He is telling the stories of the forgotten animals who land on our plates every year – stories the animal agriculture industry tries to hide from us.
Our ongoing taste for animals will doom us – be it antibiotic resistance or Coronavirus
The global demand for animal proteins, whether from domesticated or wild animals, is growing and becoming unsustainable.
Which plant-based milk should we drink?
This is a thorny question, and food sustainability experts are reluctant to single out any one plant milk as best because all have pros and cons.
Koalas were already in danger of extinction due to deforestation
Long before the recent record-breaking fires in Australia, koalas were already in danger of extinction due to rampant deforestation.
Over half of consumers in Canada understand harmful impact of eating meat
According to a recent survey, 77% of Canadian consumers understand the harmful environmental impact of eating red meat.
The ethical guide to eating meat, eggs and dairy
If you have slunk back to burgers after a month of Veganuary, all is not lost. Here’s how British shoppers can track down high-welfare, eco-friendly produce
The next Coronavirus is closer than you think
Public health and infectious disease experts are sounding the alarm about climate change making the risk of other novel afflictions much more explosive.
Cultured meat company in Israel opens visitor centre
As cultured meat moves toward commercialisation, Aleph Farms is opening its doors to show visitors how meat is made without killing animals.
Consumers starting to realise that plant-based is better for the environment
Recent research found 53% of respondents liked the taste of plant-alternatives and 47% believe that plant-alternatives are better for the environment.
NovaMeat’s 3D printed steak is the most realistic yet
NovaMeat, which creates realistic meat alternatives by 3D-printing plant-based proteins, has just developed a new version of its meat-free steak.
France to ban live-shredding of male chicks
France has said that from 2021, the practice of culling male chicks by live-shredding them will be banned in the egg industry.
The dark side of dairy that farmers don’t want you to know
Some 60 per cent of people are completely unaware that to produce milk a cow has first to be made pregnant and deliver a baby; and she has to do it every year, year after year.
Australian wildfires show that animals should not be farmed in these areas
The Australia fires, which began in late October, have burnt more than 26 million acres. They are concentrated in two southeastern Australian states, Victoria and New South Wales, where about 50 million farmed animals are held every year. While also killing one billion wild animals.
What do meat-eaters really think of vegans? The answer might surprise you!
What do meat-eaters really think of Veganism? According to a new study, the perceptions that they have of veganism may well be changing.
Getting to know pigs turned Jon Stewart vegan
on Stewart, American comedian, writer, producer, director, political commentator, actor, and host of The Daily Show for many years, retired to run an animal sanctuary with his wife, Tracey. On Realizing that pigs have individual personalities—and working on opening an animal sanctuary—helped Jon Stewart switch to a vegan diet.
If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be vegan
About 100 million animals are killed for meat in the UK every month – but very little is heard about the people doing the killing. Here, one former abattoir worker describes her job, and the effect it had on her mental health.
The shocking nightmare of transporting animals by sea for slaughter
The current state of sendinf livestock by sea is nothing short of disgraceful. They are driven onto ships that are old and not fit for purpose , suffering journeys that last for weeks with many dying from thirst, hunger and exposure.
Greta rips into world leaders at Davos for doing nothing to stop the climate crisis.
Greta Thunberg, was speaking on behalf of the world’s youth is furious with world leaders for the lack of action on the Climate Emergency.
