A mix of reasons — avian flu, inflation and shifting demand are all partly to blame.
81% of Meatpacking Workers at High Injury Risk, USDA Warns
Two new studies reinforce the fact that slaughterhouse jobs are among the most dangerous.
Two new studies reinforce the fact that slaughterhouse jobs are among the most dangerous.
The Media Is Obsessed With Ultra-Processed Foods in 2025 — But Coverage Is Missing the Forest for the (Broccoli) Trees
Health coverage continues to mostly overlook climate impact from food.
Health coverage continues to mostly overlook climate impact from food.
How Overconsumption Affects the Environment and Health, Explained
You likely contribute to overconsumption in ways you might not realize.
You likely contribute to overconsumption in ways you might not realize.
81% of Meatpacking Workers at High Injury Risk, USDA Warns
Two new studies reinforce the fact that slaughterhouse jobs are among the most dangerous.
Two new studies reinforce the fact that slaughterhouse jobs are among the most dangerous.
No, Plants Aren’t Bad for You (And Other ‘Meatfluencer’ Claims, Fact-Checked)
The anti-vegetable movement’s health claims, examined.
The anti-vegetable movement’s health claims, examined.
Rebuilding Food Security After a Wildfire
A coalition in Oregon is fighting to expand access to food assistance—regardless of immigration status.
A coalition in Oregon is fighting to expand access to food assistance—regardless of immigration status.
Understanding Climate Change’s Toll on Nature and Animals
The main driver of biodiversity loss is land conversion due to agriculture.
The main driver of biodiversity loss is land conversion due to agriculture.
A Crop for a Saltier Future
With sea levels rising and groundwater running out, scientists are racing to domesticate salicornia, or sea asparagus, a salt-resilient plant.
With sea levels rising and groundwater running out, scientists are racing to domesticate salicornia, or sea asparagus, a salt-resilient plant.
Can Everyone Eat for the Planet? I Shopped at a Dollar Store for a Week to Find Out
In 2019, scientists published a climate-friendly food plan. I’ve long wondered: could it work for most Americans?
In 2019, scientists published a climate-friendly food plan. I’ve long wondered: could it work for most Americans?
Why Raw Milk Isn’t Safe — Especially Considering Bird Flu
RFK could make accessing raw milk easier — at the cost of public health.
RFK could make accessing raw milk easier — at the cost of public health.
Veganuary Challenge Continues to See Growth in 2025
The pledge’s potential impact, explained.
The pledge’s potential impact, explained.
Nitrous Oxide, a Potent Greenhouse Gas, Is Spreading From Farms
A new study finds the gas is also coming from polluted water.
A new study finds the gas is also coming from polluted water.
For SiċaŋġU Nation, Taking Food Sovereignty Back Means Eating Climate-Friendly
Mushrooms, bison and foraged plants are a critical mix of new and old food traditions.
Mushrooms, bison and foraged plants are a critical mix of new and old food traditions.
How Easy Is It to Get a Humane Label for Meat? Very.
The government agency tasked with oversight doesn’t require much.
The government agency tasked with oversight doesn’t require much.
Farmers Markets Can Be a Form of Climate Action. Here’s How
Local food programs can make it easier to eat more fresh produce.
Local food programs can make it easier to eat more fresh produce.