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. Many fishing vessels do not publicly broadcast their location, either legally or illegally. This study used satellite imagery to track...
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. Research shows a gap between citizens’ attitudes towards animal welfare and their consumer behavior. What does this gap look like...
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 industry observers voicing concern that the number of cattle deaths is far higher than anticipated. As California struggles to contain an increasing number of H5N1...
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. No issue is more important, and none so shrouded in myth and wishful thinking. The way we feed ourselves is the key determinant of whether...
UN climate report downplays impact of animal agriculture on the planet
A UN climate report downplays the true impact of livestock on global emissions, missing key factors like deforestation, and potentially obscuring the industry’s role in the climate crisis. A United Nations climate report made headlines last week with a stark...
