As America’s appetite for chicken increases, so too do the negative effects of poultry farms.
Plans to Curb Meat and Dairy Emissions Have a Deadline, and It’s Sooner Than You Think
A new report signed by 200 climate researchers says we have the next decade to reduce emissions from factory farms, and most within five years.
A new report signed by 200 climate researchers says we have the next decade to reduce emissions from factory farms, and most within five years.
Farmed Bluefin Tuna Brands Claim to Be Sustainable. Here’s What Really Happens.
I hopped aboard a tuna tour to investigate what it takes to confine these majestic apex predators.
I hopped aboard a tuna tour to investigate what it takes to confine these majestic apex predators.
Bird Flu Has Spread to Dairy Cows in Five States
Cows in Texas, Kansas and New Mexico have tested positive for bird flu.
Cows in Texas, Kansas and New Mexico have tested positive for bird flu.
Inside the Pork Industry’s Attempts to Charm and Influence Academia
Documents reveal a proposal to train PhDs on how to boost public trust in pork.
Documents reveal a proposal to train PhDs on how to boost public trust in pork.
7 Sneaky Foods That Can Have Dead Horses in Them
If you don’t want to accidentally consume horse, check out this list.
If you don’t want to accidentally consume horse, check out this list.
Is ‘Climate-Friendly Beef’ Always Just Greenwashing?
From methane masks to lemongrass, how do the many efforts to make sustainable beef compare to just eating a little less?
From methane masks to lemongrass, how do the many efforts to make sustainable beef compare to just eating a little less?
UN Climate Plan Fails to Tackle Emissions From Meat, Researchers Warn
The FAO’s food system roadmap omits the most urgent climate intervention — curbing how much meat we eat.
The FAO’s food system roadmap omits the most urgent climate intervention — curbing how much meat we eat.
Elephant Poaching Is a Humanitarian Crisis, Too
Most conservation efforts fail to address poverty as a primary cause of the poaching crisis. Poachers can make more money from one kill than most sub-Saharan Africans earn in an entire year.
Most conservation efforts fail to address poverty as a primary cause of the poaching crisis. Poachers can make more money from one kill than most sub-Saharan Africans earn in an entire year.
The Friendliest, Most Gentle Animals Are Also Some of the Most Exploited
It’s a cruel logic that results in the most affectionate creatures being punished the most, but sadly, that’s how it’s often turned out.
It’s a cruel logic that results in the most affectionate creatures being punished the most, but sadly, that’s how it’s often turned out.
Vegans Are 15% Less Likely to Get Cancer
New research found that being vegetarian or vegan significantly lowers the risk of heart disease (by 25%) and cancer. It does not, however, come with a magically long life. One way to look at the diet is that it's preventative, but not a cure for mortality. That being said, vegans are up to 15% less likely to get cancer. [BBC]
New research found that being vegetarian or vegan significantly lowers the risk of heart disease (by 25%) and cancer. It does not, however, come with a magically long life. One way to look at the diet is that it’s preventative, but not a cure for mortality. That being said, vegans are up to 15% less likely to get cancer. [BBC]
What Is Animal Intelligence?
The concept of animal intelligence has its roots in the theory of sentience, or an animal’s ability to experience both positive and negative emotions. If an animal is capable of suffering, then they should not be excluded from moral consideration, and if we as humans are aware of our own suffering and take measures to avoid it, that same principle of sentience should be applied to animals.
The concept of animal intelligence has its roots in the theory of sentience, or an animal’s ability to experience both positive and negative emotions. If an animal is capable of suffering, then they should not be excluded from moral consideration, and if we as humans are aware of our own suffering and take measures to avoid it, that same principle of sentience should be applied to animals.
Vegan Snacks to Curb Your Hunger and Stay Healthy
Vegan snacks aren’t as elusive as you might think. After you have a few months of veganism under your belt, you’ll feel more confident about choosing snacks and meals that align with your values.
Vegan snacks aren’t as elusive as you might think. After you have a few months of veganism under your belt, you’ll feel more confident about choosing snacks and meals that align with your values.
“Petting Farms” Become Popular Post-Lockdown, but They Aren’t as Cute as They Seem
Petting farms—like petting zoos for farmed animals—perpetuate unrealistic ideas of animal farming, broadening the disconnect between the baby animals we love and the butchered animals we eat.
Petting farms—like petting zoos for farmed animals—perpetuate unrealistic ideas of animal farming, broadening the disconnect between the baby animals we love and the butchered animals we eat.
What Veganism Is, Why It Matters and How to Eat Plant-Based
A primer on the what, whys and hows of veganism.
A primer on the what, whys and hows of veganism.
Why Plant-Based Burgers at Fast Food Chains Get so… Mushy
We investigated why fast food chains can’t seem to nail plant-based meat, and here’s what we found.
We investigated why fast food chains can’t seem to nail plant-based meat, and here’s what we found.