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Kentucky indoor farm offers sustainable agricultural solution
AppHarvest has opened the world’s largest indoor farm in Kentucky, offering a sustainable option for the future of agriculture and creating jobs!
Beyond Meat CEO responds to critics of plant-based meat
Beyond Meat CEO, Ethan Brown, says “when you have unwavering conviction about something, you are willing to be marginalised for a while.”
US unsustainable agricultural system set to collapse
The US agricultural industry is heavily reliant on unsustainable practices including large-scale animal farming, which is putting the industry at risk.
Zoonosis: Could it be karma?
Science tells us over and over again the risks of eating animals, and now we face the ultimate punishment of our despicable actions as a society.
Controversial UK law will help to slow down deforestation
A proposed law might see companies having to account for any contribution to deforestation, in the hope of addressing climate-crisis.
Coronavirus can last for up to three weeks on frozen meat
New research finds that the coronavirus can contaminate meat products, surviving on frozen meat items for up to three weeks.
A guide to climate-change-friendly eating
We have the complete guide on how to become a more climate-change concerned and environmentally conscious consumer, that will help you reclaim your power.
British chicken farms are hotbeds for disease and injury
Poor conditions in British poultry farms means that over 60 million chickens suffered disease or defects over a 3 year period.
Sir David Attenborough wants us to change our diets to save the planet
Renowned natural historian, David Attenborough, says that the earth cannot support meat-eaters, we should eat plant-based instead.
How to eat on a dying planet
Your food choices impact the environment and may even be contributing to climate catastrophe. How can we be more purposeful in our consumption?
New research shows the huge impact of dairy industry on greenhouse gas emissions
Shefali Sharma, director of the IATP says that steering clear of meat and dairy makes us “active citizens”, instead of just consumers.
‘Hogwood’ the documentary reveals horrors of factory farms
A documentary which exposes the appalling cruelties of the meat industry has won the Wild Animal Award at the British Documentary Film Festival.
“Cell-based meat industry could help prevent the next pandemic” – Liz Marshall
An insightful interview with, Liz Marshall, producer of a documentary on the cultivated meat industry entitled “Meat The Future”
Change the world from your kitchen – Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix speaks out on the cruelty of animal agriculture, particularly factory farms, and urges his fans to go vegan.
Doctors group accuse USDA of endangering public health
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine files petition against USDA for failing to screen meat products for COVID-19.
The meat industry’s attempts to ‘Go Green’ are an empty promise
The meat industry is the biggest emitter of greenhouse gas emissions. Can we trust their promise to find sustainable solutions?
Animal Rebellion hopes to shed light on animal agriculture’s link to climate-change
A group of Extinction Rebellion activists formed the group to draw attention to the link between animal agriculture and the climate crisis.
To save the world, plant-based meat needs to be cheaper
In order for plant-based meats to replace meat as a more sustainable option, it needs to be sold at an accessible price to consumers.
More people are beginning to adopt chickens as pets
Fresh Start for Hens, a charity that rescues hens and rehomes them as pets say they received 52,000 requests for hens during the lockdown.
VP candidate Kamala Harris says we need to rethink the impact of our meat eating habits
Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate, Senator Kamala Harris, says Americans need to be educated about the impact that meat production has on the planet.
Millions of animals killed on farms for being unprofitable
Aside from animals killed for food, millions are killed in wasteful practices by the meat industry who deems their lives unprofitable.
Speciesism is a major factor in the spread of zoonotic diseases
The inability to accept animal lives as equal to human lives leaves animals vulnerable to exploitation. Could this be the source of pandemics like COVID-19?
Fury as China plans to invest in Argentina’s hog industry
Argentinian environmental activists have criticised the plan saying that Chinese authorities are only trying to outsource a pandemic risk.
Industrial animal farming’s racism is blatant, why don’t we care?
Factory farming and animal agriculture’s destruction of the environment often impacts poor people of colour most severely.