ANIMAL AGRICULTURE NEWS
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Plastic in fish – why is the media ignoring this?
Research published by the Project Censored’s State of the Free Press 2022 shows that the global seafood supply is contaminated by microplastics.
Planned commercial octopus farm sparks controversy
Scientists have discovered how to farm octopus and it has caused animal rights activists to show concern about the welfare of the animals involved.
How industrial fishing and fish farms go hand in hand
A study has found that more than 4 million tons of fish could remain in the sea if they were not caught for the purpose of feeding other fish on fish farms.
Antibiotic-resistant infections could be the new pandemic
We need antibiotics to treat and prevent infections. Sadly, we have misused and abused antibiotics for decades and are now reaping the unwanted rewards.
Going vegan could give the world’s wildlife a chance to recover
Loss of habitats and species extinction are taking place at a rate unprecedented in human history. Going vegan could halt this destruction.
Push PAUSE on climate change by adopting a sustainable vegan diet!
This study shows that if we all went vegan we could dramatically reduce the amount of green-house gas emissions and halt climate change.
There is nothing “natural” about dairy milk
The process of farming cows for milk relies on an artificial process involving much suffering. So why does the dairy industry refer to milk as “natural”?
UN study on climate change death toll reveals shocking reality
Animal agriculture is putting us on a destructive path from which there is no return. We must act now on climate catastrophe.
The dairy industry has been lying to you
Despite the advertising campaigns, consuming dairy products is incredibly bad for your health. Here’s the history and science behind milk.
Meat causes cancer, says European Parliament
Scientists and medical professionals have been warning of the dangers of meat for years and now politicians are finally getting on board.
The life of a dairy cow is fraught with peril and pain
The true cost of popular dairy products is a life of misery and torment for dairy cows who experience immense cruelty at the hands of humans.
Dairy milk is the result of cruelty and animal abuse
Producing animal milk for human consumption requires that cows and their calves are treated in a brutal manner by dairy farmers.
Farmers find themselves at the crossroads
Interviews with European farmers reveal a growing unease with farming practices related to animals, but saying so is socially unacceptable.
Billionaire Carl Icahn takes on McDonalds over welfare of pigs
Carl Icahn has 200 shares in McDonalds restaurants and wants to use that as leverage to improve the lives of pigs, particularly pregnant sows.
40 000 pigs culled in the UK
A shortage on butchers has led UK farmers to cull 40 000 pigs and there are still 200 000 stuck on farms in danger of meeting the same fate.
UK to drop ban on imports of fur and foie gras
The British government is set to drop plans to place a ban on imports of fur and foie gras due to opposition from some members of cabinet.
Caring better for animals could stop millions of people dying
Zoonotic diseases that jump from animals to humans are causing millions of people to die annually. Destroying areas like rainforests will worsen matters.
BBC documentary is making Brits re-think dairy
The BBC documentary, A Cow’s Life: The True Cost of Milk?, has had people taking to social media to declare their intention to go dairy-free.
Governments still spending outrageous amounts on meat subsidies
A new study has found that despite the rising environmental impact of animal agriculture, governments world-wide are still funding meat.
Excellent reasons to go vegan today!
There’s an endless amount of positive correlations between being vegan and our health, environment and the lives of animals.
EU draws up action plan to curb ocean bottom trawling
Bottom trawling is a common practice involving scraping the ocean floor for fish which causes irreparable damage to the ocean life.
Secret footage reveals animal corpses dumped in overflowing skips
UK farmers often pay hunts to dispose of their animal carcasses. If this footage is anything to go by, it’s an industry that is both morally and legally dubious.
200,000 healthy pigs could be killed in the UK
A crisis is emerging in the UK’s pork industry and hundreds of thousands of pigs are set to be killed if government doesn’t act decisively.
How the wool trade is a burden on the environment
A recent study has shed light on the unsustainable nature of wool, proving that the wool trade adds negatively to biodiversity loss and climate breakdown.