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Spanish minister encourages people to eat less meat for the planet
Spain’s consumer affairs minister, Alberto Garzón, has released a video encouraging people to eat less meat for the planet and for their health.
Data from Facebook show consumers leaning away from meat
New research technology uses social media to determine that more people are interested in sustainable, plant-based eating.
Access to COVID vaccines could save the Amazon rainforest
Physicians and volunteers are making the COVID-19 vaccine available to indigenous communities who are the biggest campaigners for the Amazon rainforest.
Petition pushes EU to end caged animal farming by 2027
The progressive move for animal rights comes after 1.4 million people sign a petition to end the cruel practice of caged farming.
Ending the climate crisis depends on what we choose to eat
The choices we make about the food we eat can make a big impact on the health of the planet. The power is in the hands of the consumer.
Jane Goodall and 60 top scientists say it is time to stop funding meat and dairy advertisements
World-famous conservationist Dr Jane Goodhall has been joined by 60 pre-eminent scientists calling for a more sustainable food system.
Swapping chicken for beef is not going to help the planet
Swapping out beef for chicken is not a climate friendly decision. The poultry industry is just as environmentally destructive.
EU farming policy is ineffective on climate change
EU farming policy has done little to curb climate change causing GHG emissions despite allocating 100 billion euros towards subsidies.
Argentina bans salmon farming in win for campaigners
Argentina becomes the first country in the world to ban the farming of salmon in marine cages in an exemplary move to limit environmental damage.
Pig farm sued for claiming pig farming is climate-friendly
Pig farm, Danish Crown, sued by activists after launching an advertising campaign which claimed “pigs are more climate-friendly than you think.”
Government should fund sustainable meat alternatives for a sustainable future
Plant-based meat alternatives and cultured meats are the future of food. Governments should be investing more towards these sustainable options.
Government should be promoting a meat-free lifestyle to protect the environment
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) says that we should be consuming 35{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} less meat and dairy by 2050 in order to meet climate goals.
NGO Beyond Cruelty wants an 18th UN Sustainable Development Goal to end animal exploitation
The NGO wants the United Nations to add a ‘Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 18’ to its objectives that speaks specifically to animal exploitation.
The time for mass divestment from animal agriculture is now
Animal agriculture is the biggest contributor to climate catastrophe. Ending it is our only real chance to save the planet and ourselves.
New report explores how governments should be tackling climate change
A new report backed by the United Nations highlights the animal agriculture industry as a major cause of climate catastrophe.
Movies that show our compassion for animals
People love movies with special animals, yet we have reached such a disconnect that many of us adore the piggy Babe, yet happily sit down to bacon at breakfast.
CNN airs explosive segment on meat and the planet
The segment named ‘How Meat is Making the Planet Sick’ showcases all of the ways in which meat farming and consumption is leading to environmental disaster.
COVID-19 stalls important UN Summit for protecting wildlife
The UN wildlife summit was meant to take place in October last year but has been postponed twice since due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Climate crisis: Is the media doing enough?
All of humanity is under attack of being eliminated due to climate catastrophe, however the media is failing to report on it with the urgency required.
UN urges ‘re-wilding’ to promote ecosystem restoration
According to the United Nations the revival of ecosystems is dependant on rewilding large areas of land to counteract biodiversity loss.
Octopuses and lobsters are sentient beings, say activists
Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) want government to recognise lobsters and octopuses as sentient beings that can experience pain or joy.
Agriculture responsible for 40{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of global greenhouse gas emissions, says new study
The world is far too dependant on an unsustainable food system which is heavily reliant on animal agriculture. This needs to change before its too late.
Chicken ‘battery cage’ farming is still far too common
Despite a rise in Cage-Free farming of chickens thanks to the efforts of animal activists, most US chicken farms are still growing chickens in changes.
Animal agriculture’s pollution kills 18,000 people yearly in the US
Animal agriculture is more deadly that we had thought. A new study shows the link between animal agriculture and declining social health.