Slaughterhouse workers are the most exploited labour in the world
In addition to the animal cruelty on factory farms and the havoc they wreck on our planet, we need to talk about the humans most affected by factory farming – slaughterhouse workers. Slaughterhouse workers experience depression levels four times higher than the...
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. Whether it’s scrambled eggs, chicken sandwiches or Thanksgiving turkey, Americans love their poultry. The...
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. Friends of the Earth, Compassion in World Farming and other climate and animal advocacy groups are urging the...
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. PwC pulls no punches in a just-published report titled “The sustainable food revolution: future-proofing the...
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. Highlighting the climate and health benefits of vegan diets, 55 Congressional leaders in the US have penned an open letter to president Joe...
