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How America’s food system is fuelling the climate crisis
As the climate crisis worsens, industrial agriculture continues to pump methane, nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Choose the planet this 4th of July and eat plant-based
Animal agriculture is poisonous for the planet. Choosing to eat vegan this 4th of July could help slow down climate change.
Factory farms are killing rivers in Britain
Over the 21st century, industrial livestock units in Britain have consolidated into giant factories and these factories are the biggest polluters of the country’s rivers.
European Commission approves initiative to stop funding meat
The European Commission has approved an ‘End the Slaughter Age’ initiative which could help transfer much needed subsidies from the meat industry to sustainable protein.
Store bought meat products could carry coronavirus
New study shows that traces of coronavirus can survive on frozen meat including beef, pork, chicken, and salmon.
Kate Mara documentary shines light on environmental racism in meat industry
Kate Mara’s documentary ‘The Smell of Money” highlights the impact of animal agriculture on the environment and on people.
Millions of chickens die while being transported
Whistle-blower reveals horrifying reality of chicken farming in England and Wales saying chickens are “dying like flies”.
How the meat industry encourages the use of toxic pesticides
The excessive use of pesticides to grow food for livestock is leading to damaged soils, polluted water ways and the destruction of ecosystems.
Transporting livestock can be deadly
Millions of farm animals die every year while being transported for the purposes of consumption by humans.
10 good reasons to stop consuming dairy
Dairy is bad for you and the planet. There are so many reasons to quit eating dairy. Here are ten of the most convincing ones.
How reducing meat and dairy consumption can reduce emissions
Changing habits can be hard, but even partial shifts from meat-based menus could significantly decrease planet-heating emissions.
Stockholm+50 conference needs to address animal agriculture’s impact on our planet
As leaders convene at Stockholm+50 this week, they are faced with a food emergency that is threatening to spiral beyond our control.
Why cultured food is the future of food
Meat grown in labs is more sustainable and far less cruel than meat sourced from animals. Here are some reasons why cultured food will dominate the market.
EU ignores climate change, continuing to fund Big Meat
Despite the dire state of our planet and the impact of animal agriculture, the EU continues to pay to promote meat industry.
These big meat companies have the worst practices
These four meat companies are the absolute worst when it comes to environmental damage and health concerns.
Humane animal agriculture is a myth
Some companies are selling meat to public under the guise of humane-approval, but can the slaughter of animals for consumption ever be humane?
The shocking facts behind JBS greenwashing
Despite evidence that JBS is guilty of increasing GHG emissions, the giant meat company continues with greenwashing its dirty business.
H5 bird flu reaches US poultry
The US is currently experiencing an unprecedented outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in both wild birds and in commercial poultry flocks.
Net-zero could wipe animal agriculture off the table
Investment company FAIRR says that increasing concerns about environmental impact could destroy animal agriculture industry.
Researchers develop a way to make Wagyu beef vegan
Using 3D printing, researchers are developing the famous Japanese-style Wagyu beef – without the cruelty and planetary destruction.
Farm animals bear the brunt of climate change
Climate change is causing environmental disasters and farm animals have become one of its biggest casualties.
Do we need animal agriculture? George Monbiot says no
In his new book ‘Regenesis’ George Monbiot, columnist at The Guardian, writes that unsustainable animal agriculture could be replaced with lab grown food.
What the world could look like with no animal agriculture
Transitioning towards a world with no animal agriculture could have a profoundly positive impact for the earth and people.
Europe’s poultry comes with a human rights problem
Cheap poultry for markets, restaurants and pets in Europe comes at the expense of Indigenous peoples in Brazil.