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Livestock cargo ship overturns near Romania
A ship carrying almost 15 000 sheep overturned in the Black Sea near Romania. It is possible the sheep were destined to be slaughtered in Saudi Arabia.
BBC One to screen Meat: A Threat to Our Planet?
Animal biologist and meat-eater, Liz Bonnin, investigates what our hunger for meat is doing to our planet.
Saviours of the planet – Pea Burgers!
If you thought the only real burger is a meat burger, you are in for a big surprise! Turns out the humble pea may be the answer to the world’s protein needs.
World loses forests as wildfires set by farmers to deforest land for cattle ranching
A sharp rise in deforestation in the Amazon had drawn global concern, spotlighting the environmental impact of the loss of huge swathes of forests.
We can still save the planet and ourselves if we act NOW
We must reduce carbon emissions by 40{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} in the next 12 years to have a 50{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} chance of avoiding a catastrophe.
Two largest cities in the US ban meat to protect Amazon
The two largest cities in the USA, NYC and Los Angeles have asked companies to stop trading with those responsible for the Amazone wildfires.
Start a new tradition this Thanksgiving – keep turkey off your plate
Turkey is a popular meal choice for many people during this festive period, but did you know that turkeys are one of the most abused land animals on the planet?
Meat industry officially world’s worst water user and polluter
A report has revealed that the meat industry is responsible for one-third of freshwater use and is doing little to mitigate risks or reduce water use.
America’s largest milk producer goes bankrupt – blames it on Millennials
America's largest milk producer, Dean Food is bankrupt. They are blaming falling milk sales on a switch to plant-based milk, especially by Millennials. The 94-year-old company — known for brands including Country Fresh, TruMoo, Land O’Lakes, and DairyPure — has faced...
Is this a period of soul-searching for meat manufacturers?
In the pitched battle between the meat industry and insurgent vegan manufacturers, few would deny the momentum is on the side of the latter.
The Scientists have spoken: We are out of time
The world’s people face “untold suffering due to the climate crisis”, according to a stark warning from more than 11,000 scientists from 153 countries.
The alternative protein sector keeps on growing
It may sound like science fiction, but in future we may be eating steak from a printer and other proteins produced from air, methane or volcanic microbes.
Pigs on commercial farms face largest Swine Fever threat in history
According to the World Organisation for Animal Health, a quarter of the world’s pig population is in danger of dying from African swine fever.
Going Vegan can save the planet: 5 ways
The Economist dubbed 2019 The Year of The Vegan. From a small fringe group, Veganism is now a mainstream choice.
Dairy farm shuts down and grows almonds instead
California’s oldest dairy farm, Giacomazzi Dairy, is ending its operations. It’s turning its back on cows and growing almonds instead.
It is time for the UK to switch to a plant-based food system
The UK is on track to miss its 2050 climate change emissions targets while Animal Agriculture pumps out more greenhouse gas than fossil-fueled transport.
NFU’s goal for farming ignores the elephant in the room
The National Farmer’s Union (NFU) is aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, but there is no mention of reducing animal agriculture in the report.
Vegan burgers are what we need for future food
Vegan burgers are better for the more health-conscious, plus being an eco-friendly and ethical choice.
The writing on the wall: The coming collapse of the Animal Agriculture industry
A new report sees a major disruption in where we get our food. It heralds the end of the Animal Agriculture industry by 2030.
We could end the climate crisis by 2050 if we implement tough measures
If 20{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of wealthy countries went vegan and cut food waste, we could be looking at carbon absorption by 2050 as opposed to global warming.
Newly elected Swiss politician has initiated factory farming ban
Meret Schneider, Green Party member and co-founder of animal rights think tank Sentience Politics, initiated a ban on factory farming earlier this year.
Will animal agriculture kill the planet?
British barrister Michael Mansfield has proposed a ban on eating meat stating that animal agriculture’s impact on the planet could be regarded as ‘ecocide’.
How many chickens do Tyson Foods kill in a day?
Tyson Foods slaughters approximately 37,000,000 chickens per week through fifty facilities, which equates to around 5.3 million birds killed daily.
Beef and dairy industries fight back over climate change
As consumers start to eat less meat and dairy because of their climate impacts, beef and dairy industries have been pushed further into defensive mode.