AnimalAgri - Animal Agriculture and Climate Change

Livestock farming tops fossil fuels as leading driver of climate change

A new study reveals that livestock farming, not fossil fuels, is the leading cause of climate change, driving 53% of global warming since 1750. Using updated greenhouse gas metrics, a new study suggests that animal agriculture is the leading cause of climate change....

How marketing agencies for meat, dairy and eggs sell you a fantasy

AnimalAgri, GoodNews

When it comes to the marketing of meat, dairy and eggs, the branding does not necessarily match reality. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of marketing myths with reality. Imagery is a powerful cornerstone of food marketing – think of a laughing cow on...

Why you should be concerned about global deforestation

AnimalAgri, Blogs, ClimateChange

Agriculture, especially livestock, is the primary driver of global deforestation, with devastating impacts on ecosystems and human health. Do you know the main cause of deforestation around the world? We’ll give you a hint: it’s not manufacturing. While the extraction...

American voters more supportive of politicians who support animal welfare

GoodNews, AnimalAgri

Politicians rarely address the connection between meat and climate change. Perhaps because they worry about voter backlash? Have you ever noticed how politicians – even ones who champion the issue of climate change – rarely take on the issue of meat? It’s...

Zimbabwean animal advocates confront fish and farming industries

AnimalAgri, GoodNews

One Health focuses on fish welfare, ending industrial farming, stronger laws, and plant-based diets to improve animal welfare and public health in Zimbabwe. For animal advocates working in Zimbabwe, approaching issues from a One Health lens is critical. One Health...

We can feed the world by shifting from livestock to plant-based solutions

AnimalAgri, GoodNews, Uncategorized

World hunger persists as crops feed livestock, showing the need for plant-based solutions to tackle food security and environmental impact. It is predicted that an overwhelming 802 million humans around the world are suffering from the effects of hunger (the majority...