3,700 federally protected wild horses were sold in 2025, and a new investigation reveals some end up at the slaughterhouse.
McDonald’s, Subway and Taco Bell Fail to Meet Antibiotic Reduction Commitments
The fast food giants are silent on whether they’re still pursuing targets set a decade ago.
The fast food giants are silent on whether they’re still pursuing targets set a decade ago.
Mainers Fight to Protect Wild Salmon From Fish Farms
Cooke Aquaculture touts the jobs its salmon farms bring to the state, but local critics say the potential costs to their waters, livelihoods and wild Atlantic salmon outweigh the benefits.
Cooke Aquaculture touts the jobs its salmon farms bring to the state, but local critics say the potential costs to their waters, livelihoods and wild Atlantic salmon outweigh the benefits.
European Politicians With Financial Interests in Agriculture Are Three Times More Likely to Vote Down Environmental Protections
When EU parliament members have financial ties to agriculture, environmental laws may take a hit, according to a new study.
When EU parliament members have financial ties to agriculture, environmental laws may take a hit, according to a new study.
Animal-Based Foods Provide 15% of Calories but Cause the Majority of Biodiversity Damage From Farmland
Animal agriculture drives 71% of biodiversity damage from food production on farmland.
Animal agriculture drives 71% of biodiversity damage from food production on farmland.
Livestock Heat Deaths in Transit Doubled in UK’s Record-Hot Summer of 2025
Nearly 6,600 animals – mostly chickens – died in transport over 3 months, government data shows.
Nearly 6,600 animals – mostly chickens – died in transport over 3 months, government data shows.
As Whey Gains, Will Dairy’s Footprint Follow?
The rise of whey products raises questions about dairy’s environmental impact, sustainability, and future growth.
The rise of whey products raises questions about dairy’s environmental impact, sustainability, and future growth.
Teens and Young Adults, Especially Educated Men, Tend to Have Higher Food Emissions
Research examines how age, gender, and education relate to the environmental impact of food choices.
Research examines how age, gender, and education relate to the environmental impact of food choices.
A Minnesota Mega-Dairy’s Rapid Expansion Is Prompting Lawsuits Over Its Climate and Water Impacts
Riverview LLP’s operations are meeting with pushback across Minnesota, North and South Dakota.
Riverview LLP’s operations are meeting with pushback across Minnesota, North and South Dakota.
A Very American Invention, Pushed to an Extreme
In Nebraska, Blackshirt Feeders LP is building the country’s largest feedlot for 200,000 beef cattle on a square-mile slab of concrete.
In Nebraska, Blackshirt Feeders LP is building the country’s largest feedlot for 200,000 beef cattle on a square-mile slab of concrete.
Everyone’s Talking About Chatgpt’s Water Use. Almost No One’s Talking About What Uses More.
If you’re looking to reduce your water impact, eating less meat is a great place to start.
If you’re looking to reduce your water impact, eating less meat is a great place to start.
Extreme Weather Events Like Hurricanes Can Spread Antibiotic Resistance Genes
Research suggests hurricanes and other extreme weather events can help spread antibiotic resistance genes through affected environments.
Research suggests hurricanes and other extreme weather events can help spread antibiotic resistance genes through affected environments.
Congress Promised Non-Dairy Milk for Schools. Where Is It?
A new law should expand milk options, but USDA rules left out the non-dairy milk provisions.
A new law should expand milk options, but USDA rules left out the non-dairy milk provisions.
How Factory Farms Supercharge Harmful Bacteria
The rapid growth of chickens — now, 31 billion globally — has sped up pathogen evolution, boosting persistence, antibiotic resistance and spillover to humans.
The rapid growth of chickens — now, 31 billion globally — has sped up pathogen evolution, boosting persistence, antibiotic resistance and spillover to humans.
How Octopuses Won a Fight Against Factory Farming
A look at octopus intelligence, animal welfare debates, and efforts to prevent industrial farming practices.
A look at octopus intelligence, animal welfare debates, and efforts to prevent industrial farming practices.
Amazon Data Center Slated for NC Town With Devastating Industrial History
In the North Carolina Sandhills, a sprawling data center project threatens to repeat the past, stirring memories of a chicken processing plant disaster.
In the North Carolina Sandhills, a sprawling data center project threatens to repeat the past, stirring memories of a chicken processing plant disaster.