ANIMAL AGRICULTURE NEWS
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.
The Hell and Horror of Live Animal Exports to the Middle East
How the Middle East's water shortage drives demand for live animal imports. The increasingly dry region relies on imports of sheep and cows from as far as Brazil to satisfy the rapidly growing population Cows are waiting in pens, on sweet-smelling fresh straw. They...
Coronavirus – we need to learn the lesson
Until factory farms housing millions of animals are eliminated and live animal markets permanently shut down, human diseases will continue to arise.
Memphis Meats has raised $180 million in funding
This marks the largest funding moment in the history of the cell-based meat industry, confirming that the sustainable food industry is on fire right now.
No protection for farmed animals from fires and exploitation
Billions of animals are burned alive in fires – be they bush fires in Australia, barn fires, and wildfires where they have almost no protection in law.
Animal Activism being lumped together with terrorist groups
The UK’s anti-terrorism police force has listed animal rights and environmental protection groups in the same category as Satanists, Jihadists, alt-rights groups etc comparing these groups to terrorists. The idea that Animal rights groups are dangerously deluded psychos is being pushed by the alt-right all over the world.
The future of fake meat
Faux meat companies will need to perfect their production and processing systems and figure out how to get all that fake meat to the masses.
Beef farms being converted into forests with millions of trees
The National Trust is going to plant trees on 44 000 acres of land. Around half of this land is used by farmers, who will have to reduce their herds.
“Peak meat” must be reached by 2030 to fight climate change
Reducing animal agriculture would significantly impact emissions targets. Therefore, our global meat consumption must peak by 2030, and then drop significantly.
Bushfires put Australia in spotlight over tackle climate change
Due to growing concerns around land use and livestock emissions, expect plant-based diets to feature heavily in future roadmaps for food sustainability.
Slaughterhouses in Netherlands cook pigs alive
Inspectors at slaughterhouses in the Netherlands regularly encounter pigs drowning in piping hot water baths, kicking and screaming.
Farmers tally livestock losses in Australian fires
Up to 100 000 sheep were killed in bush fires on Kangaroo Island and at least 25 000 more livestock perished in fires on mainland Australia.
New documentary by George Monbiot looks at how meat has damaged the planet
“Apocalypse Cow: How Meat Killed the Planet,” looks at how meat has damaged the planet and how agriculture could be changed for the better.
A startup food company plans to make plant-based chicken cheaper than chicken
Rebellyous plans to save billions of birds by making vegan meat cheaper than meat produced in factory farms.
Lab grown food set to destroy farming and save our planet
Scientists are replacing crops and livestock with food made from microbes and water. It may just save humanity’s bacon, says George Monbiot.
Farm animals face deadliest temperatures yet
Heat waves aren’t just a people problem. When food, water, shade, and safe transport are scarce, farm animals are often the first ones to suffer.
Food companies must make a bigger effort in tackling climate change
Investors are starting to give meat suppliers a warning: make better progress in tackling climate change or risk being shunned.
Livestock numbers need to decline substantially to tackle the climate emergency
Scientists have warned that livestock production needs to reach its peak within the next decade in order to tackle the climate emergency.
Increase in animal production despite current climate emergency
Even though animal agriculture has been proven to be a leading cause of climate change, policies are being signed that will increase animal production.
Animal agriculture linked to antibiotic resistance in humans
Factory farming is responsible for many public and environmental health issues and antibiotic resistance is just one of them.
The dairy industry in Scotland is in full decline
A recent survey found that 60 percent of Scottish dairy farmers are “not so confident” or “not at all confident” about the future of the industry.
Plant based meat set to take on the world’s biggest consumer market
China is set to become the world’s largest consumer of animal products, Silicon Valley is looking to become the default plant-based food for young Chinese.
Our time of eating meat could be coming to an end
A monumental shift in the way that we produce and consume food, in particular protein, is essential if the Earth is to avoid a climate catastrophe.
Guys – you need to stop with the meat eating
Eating animal products is bad for the planet. It is also bad for men. Scientists have proven that beyond a shadow of a doubt.
Sausages and bacon lose appeal as market goes plant-based
Consumers in the UK are shying away from sausages and bacon believing them to be a high health risk. Instead, people are choosing plant-based options.
The Cargill family faces a historic choice: heroes or villains for the planet?
Animal Rebellion has taken the CARGILL CO on in an open letter setting out their horrific impact on food systems worldwide.
Livestock cargo ship overturns near Romania
A ship carrying almost 15 000 sheep overturned in the Black Sea near Romania. It is possible the sheep were destined to be slaughtered in Saudi Arabia.
BBC One to screen Meat: A Threat to Our Planet?
Animal biologist and meat-eater, Liz Bonnin, investigates what our hunger for meat is doing to our planet.
Saviours of the planet – Pea Burgers!
If you thought the only real burger is a meat burger, you are in for a big surprise! Turns out the humble pea may be the answer to the world’s protein needs.
World loses forests as wildfires set by farmers to deforest land for cattle ranching
A sharp rise in deforestation in the Amazon had drawn global concern, spotlighting the environmental impact of the loss of huge swathes of forests.
We can still save the planet and ourselves if we act NOW
We must reduce carbon emissions by 40% in the next 12 years to have a 50% chance of avoiding a catastrophe.
Two largest cities in the US ban meat to protect Amazon
The two largest cities in the USA, NYC and Los Angeles have asked companies to stop trading with those responsible for the Amazone wildfires.
Start a new tradition this Thanksgiving – keep turkey off your plate
Turkey is a popular meal choice for many people during this festive period, but did you know that turkeys are one of the most abused land animals on the planet?
Meat industry officially world’s worst water user and polluter
A report has revealed that the meat industry is responsible for one-third of freshwater use and is doing little to mitigate risks or reduce water use.
America’s largest milk producer goes bankrupt – blames it on Millennials
America's largest milk producer, Dean Food is bankrupt. They are blaming falling milk sales on a switch to plant-based milk, especially by Millennials. The 94-year-old company — known for brands including Country Fresh, TruMoo, Land O’Lakes, and DairyPure — has faced...
Is this a period of soul-searching for meat manufacturers?
In the pitched battle between the meat industry and insurgent vegan manufacturers, few would deny the momentum is on the side of the latter.
The Scientists have spoken: We are out of time
The world’s people face “untold suffering due to the climate crisis”, according to a stark warning from more than 11,000 scientists from 153 countries.
The alternative protein sector keeps on growing
It may sound like science fiction, but in future we may be eating steak from a printer and other proteins produced from air, methane or volcanic microbes.
Pigs on commercial farms face largest Swine Fever threat in history
According to the World Organisation for Animal Health, a quarter of the world’s pig population is in danger of dying from African swine fever.
Going Vegan can save the planet: 5 ways
The Economist dubbed 2019 The Year of The Vegan. From a small fringe group, Veganism is now a mainstream choice.
Dairy farm shuts down and grows almonds instead
California’s oldest dairy farm, Giacomazzi Dairy, is ending its operations. It’s turning its back on cows and growing almonds instead.
It is time for the UK to switch to a plant-based food system
The UK is on track to miss its 2050 climate change emissions targets while Animal Agriculture pumps out more greenhouse gas than fossil-fueled transport.
NFU’s goal for farming ignores the elephant in the room
The National Farmer’s Union (NFU) is aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, but there is no mention of reducing animal agriculture in the report.
Vegan burgers are what we need for future food
Vegan burgers are better for the more health-conscious, plus being an eco-friendly and ethical choice.
The writing on the wall: The coming collapse of the Animal Agriculture industry
A new report sees a major disruption in where we get our food. It heralds the end of the Animal Agriculture industry by 2030.
We could end the climate crisis by 2050 if we implement tough measures
If 20% of wealthy countries went vegan and cut food waste, we could be looking at carbon absorption by 2050 as opposed to global warming.
Newly elected Swiss politician has initiated factory farming ban
Meret Schneider, Green Party member and co-founder of animal rights think tank Sentience Politics, initiated a ban on factory farming earlier this year.
Will animal agriculture kill the planet?
British barrister Michael Mansfield has proposed a ban on eating meat stating that animal agriculture’s impact on the planet could be regarded as ‘ecocide’.
How many chickens do Tyson Foods kill in a day?
Tyson Foods slaughters approximately 37,000,000 chickens per week through fifty facilities, which equates to around 5.3 million birds killed daily.
Beef and dairy industries fight back over climate change
As consumers start to eat less meat and dairy because of their climate impacts, beef and dairy industries have been pushed further into defensive mode.
Prostate cancer studies reveals dangers of dairy
Consuming lots of dairy could raise the risk of men developing prostate cancer, a review of evidence has suggested.
The success of vegan products should not let us forget the horrors of animal agriculture
Alternative protein products are escalating but their success must not let us forget about the real problem that is industrialized animal agriculture.
Alternative protein sources are in and animals are out
The Age of Animal Protein – with its environmental, ethical, and health baggage- seems to be giving way to the Age of Alternative Protein.
Could you cook and eat your pet?
A groundbreaking new TV series is asking families to choose between eating meat and the life of their beloved family pets - Putting a face on your meal. It is one of the most shocking ultimatums ever delivered on television. In this groundbreaking series, a family of...
The Exciting Future of Cultured Meat
The last decade has seen an explosion in the alternative protein space, and one of the new meat contenders is the cultivation of animal cells for human consumption — commonly referred to as ‘lab-grown’ or ‘cultured’ meat. The idea of cultured meat is not a new one....
Reports see future of animal-derived proteins as bleak
Meat industry forecasts of rising demand are being challenged by new reports that see the future of animal-derived proteins as limited to bleak.
Exploring practical solutions to promoting plant-based farming
When it comes the damage meat is doing to the planet, it is not preposterous to think that it could become illegal, but practical solutions for farmers are needed going forward.
World’s largest animal protein producers must clean up their act
The world’s largest animal protein producers continue to pollute without being cited for their impact according to a new report.
How the humble soya bean became a symbol for an environmental disaster
The meat and dairy industry’s demand for soya is driving an environmental crisis in one of the world’s most threatened forests.
Peas are the new superfood
For decades soya beans have been the main supply of plant-based protein, but pea protein has become an attractive alternative.
Tax meat and dairy farmers like tobacco companies says new report
Beef and dairy farmers should no longer be paid subsidies and producers of animal products should be treated in the same way as tobacco companies, an influential scientific journal has argued. Leading journal the Lancet has published a study which claims money...
Major food disruption on the way
The writing is on the wall – the collapse of the industrial livestock industry is on its way, followed by the collapse of related and supporting industries.
Game of Thrones star to narrate Hogwood documentary
Vegan actor Jerome Flynn – known for his role as Bronn on Game of Thrones- will be narrating a new animal-rights documentary about an industrial pig farm in England.
Eating meat could become illegal
A leading barrister says eating meat could become illegal, because it is so bad for the environment.
World’s biggest burger supplier sourced meat from Amazon farmer found guilty of using deforested land
The world’s biggest supplier of burgers sourced meat from a farmer in the Amazon who had been found guilty of using deforested land, say reports.
$1m per minute paid in global farm subsidies
The security of humanity is at risk without reform to these subsidies, along with a big reduction in meat eating, says the Food and Land Use Coalition.
Animal agriculture is destroying our planet and making us sick
Connecting the dots on animal agriculture’s impact on the environment, coupled with the truth about nutrition.
Meat has brought us to the verge of catastrophe
The destructive impact of animal agriculture on our environment far exceeds that of any other technology on Earth.
By committing to help animals, you’ll help our planet too
Small changes to your lifestyle and eating habits that will have a lasting impact on the future of our environment.
The real cost of cheap chicken
Concerns about the safety of post-Brexit imports mask a bigger issue: the hyper-intensive American farming model.
Meat and dairy industries feeling effects of climate change
However, about 77% of the meat and dairy industry makes little to no disclosure about emissions from their operations and supply chains.
The animal agriculture industry quiet about emissions
The meat and dairy industry is increasingly feeling the effects of climate change, but they are abnormally quiet about their own role in the crisis.
Global food producers not facing up to role in climate crisis
The world’s biggest producers of meat, dairy and seafood are failing to tackle the enormous impact they are having on the planet.
What will happen if the Amazon fires keep burning?
If the Amazon keeps burning, it’s likely to turn into a completely different ecosystem, with fewer trees and different species of plants and animals.
Criminal investigation at Wrexham Abattoir in Wales
Footage allegedly showing sheep being killed when not stunned properly and being dragged by their legs and throat has been obtained by an animal welfare charity.
Bugs could wipe out humanity before climate change
Forget climate change – the antibiotics crisis will kill us all first, says NHS chief.
Surge in beef exports accelerates Amazon deforestation
Cattle ranchers have become the single biggest driver of the Amazon’s deforestation, according to the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies.
Saving the planet starts with breakfast
The amount of time left save the planet is rapidly shrinking. However, there’s something each of us can do about it – and it begins at breakfast.
The Amazon is being burnt to make way for cattle ranching
The Amazon burning up at a rapid rate is making headline news. What isn’t being talked about is that the biggest cause of fires in the Amazon is animal agriculture.
Could animal agriculture be fuelling the Amazon fires?
Whilst nobody can confirm who started the fires, it is a known fact that animal farming is responsible for most of the world’s deforestation.
Eliminating deforestation is better than planting trees
Planting trees is one way to offset deforestation. But, if we want a shot at combatting the climate crisis, we need to cut down fewer trees to begin with.
Animals, workers and consumers suffer under USDA slaughter programs
One of the U.S.’s most dangerous industries is becoming even more hazardous for workers, as animal welfare and consumer safety are also put on the line.
The Impossible Burger and the future of our planet
The growing demand for meat that doesn’t impact the environment has been heard loud and clear by investors all around the world.
The real underbelly of the dairy industry
Contrary to what they want you to believe, dairy is not kind. Dairy is not innocent. Dairy is exploitative, violent and cruel.
