ANIMAL AGRICULTURE NEWS
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Danone transforming one of its facilities into a completely plant-based production plant
The international dairy giant has announced that it will convert a French dairy factory into an oat milk plant as demand for plant-based milk rapidly increases worldwide.
Denmark to subsidise farmers who produce plant-based foods
Plant-based foods have been given priority in an agricultural agreement, with 580 million DKK ($90M) being be available to farmers who produce plant-based foods.
Resolution against animal agriculture passed in San Francisco
San Francisco’s board of supervisors passed a resolution that declares animal agriculture as a climate and health threat, and an abuse of animal rights.
Deforestation in Brazil is at an all time high
Far-right Brazilian leader Bolsonaro has promised action on deforestation in the country and yet deforestation is the highest its been since 2006.
Video footage of animal cruelty on organic farm sparks outrage
A secretly taken video showing workers at an organic soft cheese farm in Bath kicking, punching and swearing at cows has gone public.
EU proposes ban on beef and other products contributing to deforestation
EU executive draws up proposal that will force companies to make more ethical and sustainable choices when importing products.
Brazil’s government is trying to legalise deforestation
Almost half of the Amazon Rainforest is located inside Brazil; a country known for its aggressive agricultural practices and mass deforestation.
Most children in US assume animals are not eaten
According to recent research, many children in the US assume animals are not eaten, which creates a unique opportunity in fighting the climate crisis.
We need to end animal agriculture to meet COP26 climate pledges
Patrick Brown, CEO and founder of Impossible Foods, criticised the lack of conversation at COP26 on animal agriculture and plant-based diets.
Easy climate solutions that governments are ignoring
A list of obvious actions that governments around the world should take to protect the planet from the disastrous impacts of animal agriculture.
The billion dollar industry behind the exploitation of the Amazon rainforest
The beef raised in the wake of Amazon fires travels the world, with traces of the rainforest finding its way onto plates on the other side of the planet.
Greenwashing at COP26
Organisations dedicated to protecting the financial interests of farmers are downplaying the role that animal agriculture plays in contributing to climate change.
Why was COP26 silent on meat?
COP26 failed to address the biggest contributor to climate change, animal agriculture, even though sustainable food systems are key to ending climate crisis
Here’s how we can eat our way into a sustainable future
Animal agriculture is systematically destroying the planet. Ending the impact of climate change begins with the food that we eat.
People should eat less meat, says this Welsh minister
Deputy Climate Change Minister, Lee Waters MS, says that people must cut down on buying meat in order the halt climate catastrophe.
The environmental cost of millionaires
The world’s top one percent will be responsible for 16{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of all carbon emissions by the year 2023, according to a recent study.
Where is animal agriculture on the agenda at COP26?
Whilst world leaders are attempting to hash out a climate action plan, without prioritising the reform of food systems, plans will inevitably fall short.
COP26 called out for serving meat and dairy
The COP26 menu featured large quantities of unsustainable meat and dairy leaving activists shaking their heads in disbelief.
Over a million cattle would need to be culled in Ireland to meet climate goals
The pressure is on Ireland to end its dependence on beef and dairy farming if the country is to meet it’s climate goals.
How much does methane contribute to climate change?
Methane is a compound of carbon and hydrogen, making it exceptionally good at trapping heat – and a major cause of climate change.
Farming minister shows support for meat tax
The purpose of the proposed tax would be to lower carbon emissions by encouraging consumers to avoid unsustainable food such as meat.
Governments must take action against giant meat and dairy companies
The meat and dairy industries are fuelling the climate crisis. So why are big meat and dairy companies are given a free pass by governments?
Swine Fever sweeps across the Americas
The virus which has been running rogue in the Dominican Republic is soon to reach the US, and yet US politicians are still supporting its pork industry.
Chicken factory farms are source of new pandemic
Factory farms are a breeding ground for disease. Chicken farms are now the source of several strains of bird-flu that are deadly to humans.