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Unrestricted cattle farming is threatening to destroy forests globally
Forests are being systematically destroyed by the agriculture industry and this rampant deforestation imperils the lives of plants, animals and humans alike.
A meat tax could save the planet, says PETA
PETA is calling for a tax on meat saying this could help reduce Americans’ skyrocketing annual health-care costs by encouraging people to eat less meat.
UK to ban livestock exports
In a landmark moment for animal welfare, a UK bill banning livestock exports for slaughter has cleared parliament.
World Bank requests subsidies for livestock farming to be redirected
The influential World Bank has has suggested a repurposing of subsidies from red meat and dairy towards lower-emission foods like fruits and vegetables
Meat industry using bogus science to avoid accusations of unsustainability
Big Meat will do anything to convince consumers their products are good for the planet with the meat industry turning climate change into red-meat politics.
JBS plans to expand cattle farming in Brazil
The mega-meat company, JBS, plans to “expand herd sizes by millions” in Brazil without proper measures to ensure environmental safety.
Chicken is not the more sustainable food choice you’ve been told it is
In response to concerns about beef’s environmental impact, chicken has been put forward as a more sustainable food choice, but it still harms the planet.
Motherhood made me ditch dairy
Read about why registered vegan nutritionist and animal activist, Charlotte Allan, ditched dairy and turned from vegetarian to vegan after she had her son.
The misery of mother pigs on a factory farms
The story of mother pigs in factory farming is a sad one. Tens of millions of pigs spend their entire adult lives in a space no larger than a fridge.
Meat and dairy industries actively block alt-protein industry, says study
There are various tactics that Big Meat and Dairy use to sabotage ethically produced and sustainable alternative protein brands.
Our forests are dying due to the demand for meat
The meat and dairy industry are directly linked to environmental destruction including mass deforestation that fuels climate change.
US Wildlife Services are killing animals to benefit Big Ag
American taxes are funding an obscure US government program that kills millions of wild animals to benefit Big Ag.
Why animal testing should be stopped
Animal testing is legally required for many of the products we use. From fragrances to painkillers, every new chemical has at one time been force-fed to animals.
Has the UN been understating the impact of animal agriculture?
New study claims that the United Nations has been distorting information to decrease public blame towards animal agriculture for climate crisis.
Dairy farms in the UK are in breach of pollution regulations
The unacceptable pollution levels caused by the UK dairy industry is not dissimilar to the current UK sewage pollution crisis.
Impossible Foods turns ranch into plant-based factory
A former cattle ranch will be transformed into a production site for plant-based meat brand Impossible Foods.
Avian influenza and factory farming
Scientists are particularly concerned about avian influenza since a deadly bird flu pandemic could quickly spread around the globe within months.
Europe’s biggest pork producer admits to greenwashing
Danish Crown, Europe’s biggest pork producer, has admitted to violating marketing law and greenwashing with its “climate-friendly” label.
The lawsuit against big meat company, JBS, explained
The world’s largest beef producer, JBS, is being accused of false advertising by New York State’s Attorney General, Letitia James. Here’s why.
Slaughterhouse workers are the most exploited labour in the world
In addition to the animal cruelty on factory farms, we need to talk about the humans most affected by factory farming – slaughterhouse workers.
US poultry farms on the rise
Due to America’s appetite for chicken, the number of poultry farms in the United States is rising – which is bad news for animals and the environment.
World Bank facing criticism over livestock funding
The World Bank’s private sector is facing calls from climate and animal rights campaigners to phase out its financial support to industrial livestock farming.
Global consultancy, PwC, warns of world food crisis
Global accountancy and consultancy firm PwC is not known for alarmism, so it is concerning that it has added its voice to the concern about food production.
Congress asks Biden to increase plant-based food options at federal facilities
An open letter written to President Joe Biden by 55 Congress members highlights the need for more plant-based food options.