ANIMAL AGRICULTURE NEWS
World leaders won’t speak out about livestock farming at COP27
Livestock farming is on course to guzzle half the world’s carbon budget, so why are governments so afraid to discuss it?
Deforestation roadmap at COP27 fails to deliver
COP27 started with the announcement of a plan to end deforestation in soy, palm oil and beef but experts think it’s without backbone or bite.
More action and less words needed at COP27 say animal rights activists
Leaders at COP27 have been asked to spell out what, how and when they plan to create sustainable, humane and resilient agriculture and food systems.
Why we need to see the end of factory farming
Intensive agriculture, also known as factory farming, has dominated the food production system for over half a century, but our global food system is in crisis.
How meat and dairy greenwash their atrocities
For years meat and dairy producers have been trying to convince the public that their methods and are environmentally good.
Amazon rainforest still under attack, according to report
Far too little progress has been made in reducing the amount of destruction taking place in the Amazon rainforest.
Eat Just brings cell-cultured chicken to COP27
Eat Just is bringing its lab-grown chicken to COP27, with cultivated chicken meals being served over the last weekend of the climate event.
Avian flu killed more than 47 million chickens and turkeys this year
Chickens and turkeys, being housed in cramped conditions on poultry farms are dying due to avian flu infections.
Is the meat industry manipulating science to encourage meat eating?
The meat industry has been known to manipulate and misinform the public in the past. Now they’re funding fake science.
Ex-cattle farmer no longer sees meat as humane
A former cattle farmer is now working with a Scottish-based organisation that supports meat and dairy farmers who want to transition to animal-free agriculture.
Moby’s new documentary explores animal cruelty in the fashion industry
Moby will be releasing a documentary along with a song called ‘Rescue Me’ to shine the spotlight on the fashion industry’s treatment of animals.
100 pigs’ lives saved by Italian court
An Italian animal sanctuary, Sfattoria degli Ultimi, has cause to celebrate as court rules in favour of saving pigs lives.
World leaders neglecting food emissions in the climate crisis, says report
A report by the Global Alliance for the Future of Food (GAFF) shows that a bigger focus will need to be made on agriculture and food emissions at COP27.
Are soybeans the answer to ending rainforest destruction?
Rainforests are being destroyed at an alarming rate to make way for animal agriculture. What if soybeans could change this?
Cattle farms are polluting Devon’s rivers
Cattle farming is a major industry in Devon, but now its becoming a nuisance as nine in ten farms are disregarding environmental regulations.
‘Ag-Gag Laws’ continue to protect animal agriculture
Animal agriculture which is unsustainable and a health risk is still being protected by laws in many US States.
Why vegetarians need to quit dairy
In terms of animal welfare, eating dairy is no different from eating meat. Dairy farming is one of the cruellest industries.
Former cattle farm in Brazil gets reforested
Brazil experiences one of the highest levels of deforestation due to the right-leaning government’s encouragement of cattle farming.
Why quitting meat could save the planet
The meat and dairy industry are responsible for massive pollution, land wastage and water consumption. Going vegan can put an end to it.
The world’s meat consumption is creating food insecurity
The growing demand for meat products is leading to food insecurity as the meat industry continues to destroy the environment.
Global Animal Partnership ‘welfare certification’ comes under scrutiny
Is the Global Animal Partnership helping to hide animal cruelty and deceive consumers into supporting factory farming? In some ways, yes.
Big Meat is trying to green-wash cattle farming (again)
Farming cattle for human consumption is one of the most unsustainable practices, yet the meat industry keeps denying its role in the climate crisis.
Livestock farming linked to zoonotic diseases
Land usage and the destruction of natural habitats are just two ways in which animal farming can contribute to the spread of zoonotic diseases.
This animal welfare law could change livestock farming in the USA
A contentious case about the state of livestock confinement is headed to the U.S. Supreme Court, with the potential to upend the way meat and egg producers conduct sales of their products between states.