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COVID-19 may have been the result of pig consumption
Experts are saying it might be possible that COVID-19 was an result of African Swine Flu outbreak amongst pig livestock in China.
Slowing down climate change requires us to eat healthier
It can’t be left up to world leaders. Individuals need to make healthier food choices for their bodies and for the planet.
China is experiencing a meat-free, vegan revolution that could change the world
Veganism is a growing phenomenon in China. Where more and more people are choosing to go meat free for the planet, veganism is a status symbol.
Unsustainable food systems are the cause of most GHG emissions, says new study
According to a study shows that humans and our eating habits are the biggest contributor of GHG emissions, contributing up to a third of all emissions.
Veganism necessary for protecting nature, says report
The meat and dairy industry’s ever growing hunger for cheap, quickly produced food is costing the planet and its inhabitants in a big way.
Eat Just: The world’s first lab-grown meat company to hit the market
JUST EAT’s lab-grown meat was previously approved for sale and consumption in Singapore indicating a new dawn for sustainable food.
Growing meat consumption could cost us the future of our planet
Even if fossil fuels were to become obsolete, growing consumption and demand for meat products would push us over the edge of climate catastrophe.
Cellular agriculture is the new, best way to be a sustainable, ethical consumer
The exciting prospect of cellular agriculture could completely revolutionise the way in which we see food and the choices we make for the planet.
US Dietary Guidelines are unsustainable and reckless, study finds
Tulane University study finds that US Dietary Guidelines, which have been published as nutrition advice, is reckless in a time of climate catastrophe.
What is Zoonoses and how does it impact you?
Zoonotic diseases such as COVID-19 are one of the biggest threats to humans and yet they are usually caused by people destroying nature and abusing animals.
Research finds that eating meat increases risk of serious illness
Eating meat can lead to serious health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and pneumonia; according to new study done by Oxford University.
‘Februdairy’ pro-dairy campaign fails to stop the slide in the sale of dairy products
Once again, the dairy industry’s media campaign, Februdairy, to boost sales of their product and label them as ‘healthy’ has been a dismal failure.
Meat industry panics as plant-based meat takes off
As consumers begin to learn the truth about meat they are choosing healthier, more sustainable plant-based meat alternatives.
‘Seaspiracy’ will lift lid on shocking environmental record of the fishing industry
Following in the footsteps of the groundbreaking documentary ‘Cowspiracy’ comes ‘Seaspiracy’, exposing the global fishing industry’s environmental record.
French mayor taking meat off the menu for schools sparks major political row
A decision to temporarily take meat off the menu in school canteens during the coronavirus pandemic has sparked a major political row in France.
Onboard Spain’s livestock ship animals experience terror
Thousands of cattle are stuck on board a ship stranded at the Spanish border. Those that are not dead are likely experiencing extreme trauma.
Animal agriculture is hazardous, immoral and brutal
Animal agriculture is morally and ethically wrong and it’s hardly surprising that keeping animals in dreadful conditions leads to the spread of disease.
Wealthier people should switch to plant-based alternatives to meat, says Bill Gates
In his book, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: the Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need, Bill Gates says wealthy countries should give up meat.
The hellish lives of dairy cows and their babies in factory farms
Factory farms separate cows from their offspring causing physical and psychological trauma for both the mother cow and the calf.
Lab-grown meat: An ethical alternative
As cultured meat enters the mainstream market consumers will be forced to make a moral choice when purchasing food products.
Biden-Harris Administration urged to phase out animal agriculture
The Biden-Harris Administration is being urged to phase out factory farming and pump more funding into plant-based agriculture.
Human greed and environmental destruction are breeding grounds for pandemics
The next pandemic will arrive sooner than we can imagine if we fail to learn our lesson. The continued destruction of nature is a recipe for disease.
Cows are as bad for the planet as coal
The future is plant-based according to Jack Cowin, the billionaire founder of the burger chain Hungry Jack’s with the launch of the Rebel Whopper burger.
Foodprint Calculator can help you calculate the environmental impact of your food
BBC Future has developed a Foodprint Calculator that can help you to make more sustainable and environmentally friendly food choices.