Avian influenza and factory farming

Avian influenza and factory farming

Scientists are particularly concerned about avian influenza since a deadly bird flu pandemic could quickly spread around the globe within months. As a society, we keep trying to outrun and ignore the risks created by the exploitation of animals, despite the...
The “crop death” argument decoded

The “crop death” argument decoded

What has come to be known as the “crop death” argument has become widely peddled by eaters resistant to cutting back on meat, but does the evidence actually stack up? It’s not often a week goes by without someone contacting me with what they believe is the ultimate...
Why ditching dairy will make us healthier

Why ditching dairy will make us healthier

Consuming dairy has been linked by scientific research to a number of health problems, including chronic diabetes. Have you noticed that of all the sectors in the animal agriculture industry, it is the dairy sector that is the darling of all governments? The dairy...