Blogs - Animal Agriculture and Climate Change

Animals show more intelligence than previously thought

From tool-making crows to self-aware dolphins, animals show remarkable intelligence beyond what we once imagined. It’s a fascinating question that intrigues millions of pet owners, animal lovers, veterinarians and scientists all over the world: Just how smart are...

Climate change sparks “ecological grief”

ClimateChange, Blogs

Ecological grief is one of the emotional responses seen in those living with the impacts of climate change-induced extreme weather events, such as floods, droughts or heatwaves. Mental health problems induced, in part, by climate change are becoming...

How Trump’s new administration will affect food systems

AnimalAgri, Blogs, ClimateChange, GoodNews

Elysabeth Alfano discusses how the new US administration’s focus on food systems and climate change will drive bipartisan support for food innovation and sustainability. Elysabeth Alfano is the CEO of VegTech™ Invest, an advisor to a food innovation ET, and a...

Cattle ranching harms the climate, not wild horses

AnimalAgri, Blogs, ClimateChange

Cattle ranching fuels climate change, while wild horses help restore ecosystems but are unfairly targeted. The worsening climate crisis with its rapidly accelerating global warming is a problem that must not be ignored or disregarded. Data from the Food and...

Why do workers in the animal agriculture industry do bad things to animals?

AnimalAgri, Blogs

It’s inefficient to have empathy, so emotionally distancing themselves from animals can aid workers in the animal agriculture industry in getting through the day. Livestock auctions exist all across North America. They serve as a stop between the farms where...

Plant-based documentaries you should watch

Blogs, GoodNews, HealthyLiving

These 10 thought-provoking documentaries expose the impact of plant-based eating on health, animals, and the environment – perfect for an educational binge! Whether you’re ready to learn more about animal protection, the environment, or your health, these 9...