Animal agriculture industry guilty of obstructing climate action
A new report uncovers how the meat and dairy industry have used their power and influence to ‘distract, delay, and derail meaningful climate action worldwide’. Following 18 months of investigations by journalists and experts around the world, a new report by the...
How animal agriculture shapes US politics
The animal agriculture industry shapes politics in America to a much greater extent than many people realize, and has a huge role in determining what foods end up on our plates. In the U.S., food production is governed and restrained by a series of laws, regulations...
Fish labelling hides harsh realities
The once-pervasive “happy cow” marketing campaign may soon find a new life with the fish industry, as we enter the era of the “happy fish.” A growing number of consumers want to know that their meat, dairy and eggs come from animals who were treated well. The trend...
Homesteading’s dark side
Homesteading is a viral trend, but ‘butchery gone awry’ is its dark side as a growing number of backyard farmers confess they have no idea what they’re doing. Since the early 2020’s, the homesteading trend has exploded in popularity. Off-grid in theory,...
Big dairy finds new way to mislead consumers about climate impact
A new feed additive intended to reduce methane emissions in dairy cows is now the first of its kind to be allowed for sale in the United States. Sold under the brand name Bovaer, the drug passed FDA review in just under twelve months, far shorter than industry...
