AnimalAgri - Animal Agriculture and Climate Change

German consumers embracing plant-based foods

More and more German consumers are turning to plant-based foods as they become more aware that the way they eat can have an impact on the environment, biodiversity, and their health. According to a current representative consumer survey commissioned by the Federal...

Irish meat farmers bully EPA to delete pro-climate tweet

ClimateChange, AnimalAgri, GoodNews

The Irish meat industry has leveraged its weight against the Irish Environmental Protection Agency after the EPA called on people to eat less meat. The Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has deleted a tweet advising citizens to cut down on red meat...

“Climate friendly” beef is a lie – here’s why

ClimateChange, AnimalAgri, Blogs

The meat industry has been pushing the lie that some beef could be could for the environment. Here is the truth. Meat eaters are about to have a new option in the beef aisle. Along with cuts of meat labelled as organic, GMO-free, grass-fed, or what have you, consumers...

Leather production pollutes the earth and is not sustainable

GoodNews, AnimalAgri

Leather has long been perceived as a sustainable material, often touted as a byproduct of the cattle industry. However, it’s time to debunk this myth and acknowledge the detrimental environmental effects leather production inflicts on our planet. In this...

Survey finds 12% of Americans eat half of the country’s beef

AnimalAgri, GoodNews

A study conducted by Tulane University analysing consumer eating habits found about 12 per cent of people in the US are responsible for half of the country’s beef consumption. Diego Rose at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana and his colleagues analysed data...

The increase in wildfires around the world are caused by animal agriculture

AnimalAgri, ClimateChange, GoodNews

Around the world, climate change has extended seasonal wildfire periods. A leading cause of climate change is animal agriculture, so you can actually blame using animals for food and clothing for exacerbating the wildfires. Around the world, prolonged heatwaves and...