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Denmark embrace a world-first plant-based plan
An agreement between farmers, politicians and environmental groups in Denmark led to a €170m action fund for plant-based food.
Cattle ranching harms the climate, not wild horses
Cattle ranching fuels climate change, while wild horses help restore ecosystems but are unfairly targeted.
Why do workers in the animal agriculture industry do bad things to animals?
It’s inefficient to have empathy, so emotionally distancing themselves from animals can aid animal agriculture industry employees in getting through the day.
Trump pulls the US out of the World Health Organization – now what?
Leaving the World Health Organization means agencies are unable to release communications such as health updates, which could exacerbate bird flu outbreaks.
Tyson’s to close Emporia meatpacking facility
Tyson’s has announced the imminent closure of their Emporia meatpacking facility and PETA may turn it into an Animal Empathy Museum.
What to expect on agriculture and climate now that Republicans are in control
It’s too soon to say what changes will take place, but we can make some educated guesses about what to expect from the new Congress on agriculture and climate.
New US Agriculture Committee has extensive ties to meat industry
The new leader of the US Senate’s agriculture committee, Arkansas’ John Boozman, has several ties to meatpacking behemoths, including Tyson Foods.
Bird flu claims the life of Louisiana resident
A Louisiana resident has become the first U.S. human to die from H5N1 bird flu, raising concerns over potential animal-to-human transmission.
Certified UK salmon farms torturing fish
Drone footage exposes widespread animal abuse and suffering on certified UK salmon farms, revealing severe violations of animal welfare standards.
How Trump’s second term could worsen animal welfare
If Donald Trump’s next administration is anything like his first, he’ll likely further weaken what few legal protections exist for animals.
There may be bird flu virus in your milk
The US will begin testing its national milk supply for bird flu as part of efforts to curb the virus’ spread in dairy herds.
UK failing animals with lack of inspectors
With just one local authority inspector for every 878 farms in England, Scotland and Wales, the current welfare system is continuing to fail animals.
Bird flu is silently spreading amongst dairy workers
A CDC report reveals hidden bird flu infections among dairy workers, with many undetected cases due to lack of PPE and close contact with infected cows.
Industrial agriculture lobbyists dominate COP29
Agribusiness lobbyists, including JBS and PepsiCo, dominate COP29, overshadowing true climate solutions.
Denmark making headway in taxing animal agriculture to save the planet
Denmark’s new agriculture policy taxes livestock emissions, encourages nitrogen reduction and restores nature, setting a global environmental benchmark.
Animal agriculture is preventing us from solving climate collapse
Animal agriculture and fossil fuels are destroying our planet. Weaning ourselves off meat is as important as weaning ourselves off oil, gas and coal.
Reducing livestock farming is key to managing climate crisis
The climate crisis can’t be solved without tackling two unspoken truths: leaving fossil fuels in the ground and reducing livestock farming.
Denver’s Superior Farms animal abuse exposed
Undercover footage reveals brutal abuse of lambs at Denver’s Superior Farms, contradicting claims of humane practices.
Pig farmers in US embracing new animal welfare laws
Many U.S. pig farmers are ditching gestation crates for more humane practices, despite industry pushback against new laws.
Most fishing vessels operate hidden from public view
Satellite tracking reveals up to 76% of fishing vessels are hidden from public view, complicating efforts to combat illegal fishing.
Consumer choices in China do not reflect animal welfare concerns
In China, public support for animal welfare doesn’t align with consumer behavior, as many care but won’t pay extra for ethical products.
California’s dairy farms are being ravaged by bird flu
California is struggling to contain an increasing number of H5N1 bird flu outbreaks on dairy farms, with the high number of cattle deaths causing concern.
We must change the way we think about food to save the planet
Our food system’s harmful myths and nostalgic fantasies are blocking real solutions to the global food and climate crises.
UN climate report downplays impact of animal agriculture on the planet
A recent UN climate report downplays the true impact of livestock on global emissions while potentially obscuring the industry’s role in the climate crisis.