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A ‘biofuels solution’ for unwanted gas won’t lessen environmental impact of pig farming
The US Department of Environmental Quality has approved a plan by Smithfield food to convert faecal fumes into natural gas. Here is why its a lazy plan.
Biden’s climate summit must address impact of meat and dairy industry
President Joe Biden will be holding a Leaders Summit on Climate for world leaders to discuss solutions to the climate crisis.
WHO calls for ban on live animal markets to prevent pandemics
The World Health Organisation calls for a complete ban on markets selling live, wild animals in order to prevent future pandemics.
New Zealand ceases transport of livestock by sea in win for animal rights movement
New Zealand plans on banning livestock trade by sea for animal welfare reasons. Animal agriculture is one of the countries biggest industries.
Can sustainable agriculture save the Amazon?
Replacing meat and dairy farming with plants needed for meat alternatives could be the answer to ending the destruction of the Amazon rainforest.
Children’s TV show encouraging children to eat less meat is attacked by meat farmers
A popular British children’s TV show, Blue Peter, has been criticised for encouraging children to eat less meat in a climate change challenge.
What is ‘meatposting’ and how is it harmful?
Posting pictures of meat online and on social media helps to promote an industry responsible for crimes against the earth and animals.
Newsweek documentary explores the rise of veganism
The documentary entitled; “Will We All Be Vegan in the Future?” attempts to explore the rising trend of veganism in mainstream culture.
Commercial fishing is the greatest cause of the death and decline of marine animals – George Monbiot
George Monbiot, Britain’s preeminent environmental journalist speaks about coronavirus, climate breakdown and the impacts of consumerism
Will Biden crack down on Big-Meat?
The Biden presidency has placed a target on industry hyper-consolidation. Now, Biden must address unsustainable meat-industry monopoly.
New documentary shows how fast-food is destroying the Amazon Rainforest
TAKEOUT, a Michal Siewierski documentary, explores the way in which our meat and dairy heavy fast-food diets are destroying the Amazon Rainforest.
Big Meat spends millions on hindering progressive climate change action
According to research from New York University, US meat and dairy companies have spent millions lobbying against climate-friendly legislature.
Americans eating more meat during pandemic
There is more fake meat than ever on supermarket shelves. So why are American’s still choosing real meat over sustainable options?
JBS, the biggest meat company in the world gives climate change the finger
JBS, the largest meat producing company in the world, has been a driving force in rainforest destruction over many years.
Western eating habits responsible for decimating tropical forests
According to new research published in the Nature Ecology and Evolution journal, asserts that the average Westerner’s diet kills four trees per year.
Subsidize plant-based foods to promote sustainable eating
Research finds that subsidizing sustainable plant-based foods can help guide consumers towards making climate-friendly food choices.
The rise and rise of alternative meat spells the end of animal agriculture
Alternative meats such as plant-based meat and lab-grown meat, puts the future of animal agriculture at risk of extinction.
Human activities are responsible for dying coral reefs
Coral reefs are under threat as never before. The biggest danger comes from human activities such as animal agriculture, overfishing and climate change.
Chris Packham wants better treatment of chickens saying supermarkets are “selling suffering”
Animal rights activist and TV presenter Chris Packham advocates for standards of chicken welfare to be raised, accuses supermarkets of “selling suffering”.
Seaweed cow feed solution won’t change impact on climate change
Scientists have claimed adding seaweed to cow feed could reduce methane gas emissions to meet climate goals, but this plan is flawed says Dr Alex Lockwood.
These farmers have switched from meat farming to plants
More farmers are ditching the meat and dairy industry and embrace sustainable changes in agriculture in favour of environmentally-friendly plant farming.
For people and the planet we must ban Big-Meat
The meat industry is bad for workers, animals and the health of the planet. Only a meat sales ban can save us from its destruction.
Could this be the end of the meat industry?
COVID-19 has highlighted the flaws of the meat industry. As it struggles to maintain relevance, will plant-based diets defeat it?
Despite the terrible impact on the planet, Americans won’t stop eating meat. Why?
Despite growing awareness about the harm to the environment caused by meat consumption, Americans continue to buy and eat meat.