ANIMAL AGRICULTURE NEWS
Unethical treatment of farm animals is a cause of climate change
Unethically farming animals in order to satiate a large demand for animal products is one of the driving forces behind climate catastrophe.
Danone transforming one of its facilities into a completely plant-based production plant
The international dairy giant has announced that it will convert a French dairy factory into an oat milk plant as demand for plant-based milk rapidly increases worldwide.
Denmark to subsidise farmers who produce plant-based foods
Plant-based foods have been given priority in an agricultural agreement, with 580 million DKK ($90M) being be available to farmers who produce plant-based foods.
Resolution against animal agriculture passed in San Francisco
San Francisco’s board of supervisors passed a resolution that declares animal agriculture as a climate and health threat, and an abuse of animal rights.
Deforestation in Brazil is at an all time high
Far-right Brazilian leader Bolsonaro has promised action on deforestation in the country and yet deforestation is the highest its been since 2006.
Video footage of animal cruelty on organic farm sparks outrage
A secretly taken video showing workers at an organic soft cheese farm in Bath kicking, punching and swearing at cows has gone public.
EU proposes ban on beef and other products contributing to deforestation
EU executive draws up proposal that will force companies to make more ethical and sustainable choices when importing products.
Brazil’s government is trying to legalise deforestation
Almost half of the Amazon Rainforest is located inside Brazil; a country known for its aggressive agricultural practices and mass deforestation.
Most children in US assume animals are not eaten
According to recent research, many children in the US assume animals are not eaten, which creates a unique opportunity in fighting the climate crisis.
We need to end animal agriculture to meet COP26 climate pledges
Patrick Brown, CEO and founder of Impossible Foods, criticised the lack of conversation at COP26 on animal agriculture and plant-based diets.
Easy climate solutions that governments are ignoring
A list of obvious actions that governments around the world should take to protect the planet from the disastrous impacts of animal agriculture.
The billion dollar industry behind the exploitation of the Amazon rainforest
The beef raised in the wake of Amazon fires travels the world, with traces of the rainforest finding its way onto plates on the other side of the planet.
Greenwashing at COP26
Organisations dedicated to protecting the financial interests of farmers are downplaying the role that animal agriculture plays in contributing to climate change.
Why was COP26 silent on meat?
COP26 failed to address the biggest contributor to climate change, animal agriculture, even though sustainable food systems are key to ending climate crisis
Here’s how we can eat our way into a sustainable future
Animal agriculture is systematically destroying the planet. Ending the impact of climate change begins with the food that we eat.
People should eat less meat, says this Welsh minister
Deputy Climate Change Minister, Lee Waters MS, says that people must cut down on buying meat in order the halt climate catastrophe.
The environmental cost of millionaires
The world’s top one percent will be responsible for 16{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of all carbon emissions by the year 2023, according to a recent study.
Where is animal agriculture on the agenda at COP26?
Whilst world leaders are attempting to hash out a climate action plan, without prioritising the reform of food systems, plans will inevitably fall short.
COP26 called out for serving meat and dairy
The COP26 menu featured large quantities of unsustainable meat and dairy leaving activists shaking their heads in disbelief.
Over a million cattle would need to be culled in Ireland to meet climate goals
The pressure is on Ireland to end its dependence on beef and dairy farming if the country is to meet it’s climate goals.
How much does methane contribute to climate change?
Methane is a compound of carbon and hydrogen, making it exceptionally good at trapping heat – and a major cause of climate change.
Farming minister shows support for meat tax
The purpose of the proposed tax would be to lower carbon emissions by encouraging consumers to avoid unsustainable food such as meat.
Governments must take action against giant meat and dairy companies
The meat and dairy industries are fuelling the climate crisis. So why are big meat and dairy companies are given a free pass by governments?
Swine Fever sweeps across the Americas
The virus which has been running rogue in the Dominican Republic is soon to reach the US, and yet US politicians are still supporting its pork industry.
Chicken factory farms are source of new pandemic
Factory farms are a breeding ground for disease. Chicken farms are now the source of several strains of bird-flu that are deadly to humans.
These brands are fuelling Amazon deforestation
Some of Britain’s favourite brands, including Cadbury’s, Cathedral City and Anchor are fuelling the destruction of the Amazon, according to a new report.
British beef imports banned in China
China has once again banned imports of beef from the United Kingdom citing the possibility of Mad Cow disease as their main concern.
Fish are dying in Spain and the pig farms are to blame
The pork industry’s role in pollution of one of Spain’s largest saltwater lagoons may be greater than publicly acknowledged, an investigation has revealed.
UK-caught squid added to conservation red-list
The Marine Conservation Society has put UK-caught squid onto its red list to encourage consumers to stop buying the unsustainable seafood.
Brits are eating less meat but its not enough to stop climate change
A study has shown that daily UK meat consumption has fallen by 17g per person per day in last decade, but experts say a lot more has to be done.
Government meat subsidies must end
The meat industry is one of the worst industries in regards to workers rights and environmental protection, so why are we still subsidising it?
120 000 pigs could be culled in UK
Boris Johnson says ‘Animals die in the food industry’ as the UK agriculture industry considers its biggest cull in history.
Workers in meat companies across Europe are exploited
Europe’s meat industry is heavily reliant on an exploitative labour system in order to meet consumer demands for cheap meat.
Meat production in UK hit by CO2 shortage
Industry figures have warned that supermarkets could face shortages of some meat products if carbon dioxide proaction does not resume immediately.
Wales acknowledges the harmful effects of animal agriculture
Stopping the decline in wildlife and plant species is as important as tackling climate change, the head of Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has said.
60{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of young people feel “extremely worried” about climate change, according to survey
According to a survey led by Bath University, young people are becoming increasingly anxious about the future and climate catastrophe.
Meat industry pushes for a boost in global meat consumption and livestock farming
Leaked documents chronicle behind-the-scenes row over industry calls to boost meat-eating and promote livestock farming at the UN food systems summit.
Meat causes twice the pollution of producing plant-based foods
Production of meat worldwide emits 28 times as much as growing plants, and most crops are raised to feed animals bound for slaughter.
Netherlands considers cutting livestock numbers
Dutch politicians are considering plans to force hundreds of farmers to sell up and cut livestock numbers, to reduce damaging ammonia pollution.
Animal agriculture is the biggest threat to the earth
Animal agriculture contributes 14.5{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions and yet the meat industry still receives huge government subsidies.
Climate activists blockade milk factory
Climate activists have blockaded the UK’s largest milk factory and demanded the firm cuts its environmental impact.
Spain bans use of fertilizers
Spanish officials have banned the use of fertilisers near one of Europe’s largest saltwater lagoons after five tons of dead fish washed up on its shores.
Scottish government plans to replace EU’s pro-meat ‘Common Agricultural Policy’
New report by WWF shows that emissions need to be reduced by 30{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} to meet 2032 climate goals, however EU policy is ineffective.
Lab meat predicted to replace animal agriculture
British billionaire, investor and philanthropist, Jim Mellon, is foreshadowing a huge change in the way we consume and farm our food.
Dependence on animal agriculture is fuelling climate change
The earth is on fire at this moment, and the situation will only get worse if we fail to act. For this to happen, more people must quit animal agriculture.
Acting against the meat consumption culture should not be viewed as the purview of progressives
Eating an excessive amount of meat seems to have been identified as a right-wing issue with liberal attitudes embracing the plant-based movement.
What is a meat tax and how can it help curb meat consumption?
The UK Health Alliance on Climate Change (UKHACC) released a report backing the call for a tax to be implemented on meat products.
Big Animal Ag – too toxic for investors?
As the focus shifts to the negative impacts on the environment and consequences to human health, investors are starting to give the sector a miss.
Dumping animal agriculture can help us meet climate goals, says think-tank
A report by independent think-tank, RethinkX shows that we could cut GHG emissions by 90{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} if we deal with transport, energy and animal agriculture.
Humans must decide whether to change their attitude to the natural world or lose everything
Humans have broken all bonds with the natural world and we must now decide whether to stop eating animals and GMO foods otherwise it will be the end of us.
UK’s National Food Strategy favours animal agriculture
The newly published National Food Strategy seeks to encourage healthy eating but fails to address the impact of animal products.
WSJ must retract fake news on beef industry, climate change, says ProVeg International
ProVeg pens open letter to the Wall Street Journal about an article featured in their publication which denies role of beef industry in climate change.
We must involve young people in our plans to fight climate change
Young people are the key to ensuring an environmentally stable and just future, but bringing their potential to the fore will require effort from leaders.
Live animal export ships used to smuggle drugs, arms and people
While the appalling condition of animals aboard export ships has been making news, it is now believed that many of these ships are fronts for smuggling.
It is time for a people’s Food Systems Summit to address our failing food system
Unsustainable industrial agriculture is contributing to the climate crisis, however this is often ignored during climate summits such as COP26.
Kate Winslet will narrate new documentary on sustainable agriculture
Award-winning actress, Kate Winslet, will be the voice of a new documentary that uncovers the environmental horrors of animal agriculture.
PETA wants COP26 to go vegan to show commitment to climate goals
PETA sends letter to Alok Sharma at the UN proposing that the upcoming COP26 summit offers a meat-free, sustainable menu to its delegates.
The true cost of ‘cheap meat’ for pig farmers
The demand for cheap meat, particularly cheap pork products, has created an exploitative industry which is harmful to farmers.
The National Food Strategy should have taken a harder stance on meat and dairy
The UK has published its National Food Strategy which will serve as a dietary guideline, however it fails to encourage sustainable eating.
Top meat and dairy producing countries like New Zealand, should tax meat and dairy for Climate
New Zealand has one of the world’s highest proportions of livestock (cattle and sheep) to human population — a mind boggling ratio of of 2 to 1.
Some disease causing wet markets are incomprehensibly still open for business
After the COVID-19 outbreak many wet markets were shut down for the sake of public health, but horrifyingly some remain open.
California’s dairy “digesters” are no use in the fight against methane emissions, say activists
Community activists say any attempt to reduce methane emissions, while dairy farms continue to exist, wont help the state meet its climate or health goals.
In Mexico cows starve as drought rages on
Sonora, Mexico, relies heavily on its cattle farming. However, droughts caused by climate change have engulphed the region wreaking havoc on the animals.
Climate change: It’s only gotten worse in the last three years
In 2019 scientists warned the world of the dangers of animal agriculture for the future of the planet, what are they saying now?
Lobsters suffer in tanks where they are kept for future consumption
Study finds that displaying live lobsters in restaurant setting is a cruel practice that causes unnecessary stress to the animals involved.
The science is indisputable – climate change is making us sick
An ever-warming earth, caused largely by unsustainable agricultural practices, is giving rise to a decline in social health.
Miyoko Schinner is on a mission to make vegan dairy the norm
Nicknamed “the queen of vegan cheese”, Miyoko Schinner, is working hard to create a future that is free of the cruelty of animal agriculture.
Here’s how you contribute to pandemics when you buy and eat animals
Our exploitation of animals for consumption is leading towards catastrophe. In the future pandemics like COVID-19 will be much more common.
Dying, tortured and neglected chickens found at farms supplying Tesco, Sainsbury, Lidle and KFC
UK’s biggest poultry suppliers caught cramming chickens into overcrowded cages where they would die of starvation and dehydration.
Veganism also involves caring about exploitative working conditions and workers’ injuries
Adopting a vegan diet means caring about animal cruelty, the planet, and individual health. Poor working conditions and injuries to workers are ignored.
Researchers around the world agree on beneficial aspects of a plant-based diet
At a scientific congress, researchers agreed that the consumption of plant-based food had a significant impact on the health of individuals.
Has eating meat become the new smoking?
From its heyday in the 40’s and 50’s, smoking has become an unacceptable vice. These days only villains are the ones smoking in the movies!
Beyond Meat CEO wants to see meat-tax
Ethan Brown, CEO of plant-based meat brand Beyond Meat, says that a tax on meat could help promote sustainable, ethical food choices.
California’s new animal welfare regulations could wipe pigs off the menu
The regulations, which will take effect at the beginning of next year, will promote better conditions for animals farmed for food.
We are just two years away from lab-grown fish fingers in store
German firm Bluu Bioscience is working hard to get lab-grown fish fingers into grocery stores. It could happen sooner than we think.
Is meat-obsessed McDonalds (finally) losing its grip on the public?
There is a growing demand for plant-based, sustainable fast-food, and McDonald’s meat-heavy menu is lagging behind more forward-thinking competitors.
No, National Geographic, dairy is not “humane” or “sustainable”
Popular publication, National Geographic, makes false claim about sustainable and humane dairy farming. Here are the facts.
Can cultured meat save us from our deeply disturbing animal agriculture industry?
Lab-grown meat is often considered to be our best plan towards a more sustainable food system, but what is it really and how effective will it be?
Industrial farms are destroying Britain’s iconic rivers
British rivers are dying and in need of help as industrial animal farms continue to dump toxic waste into them leading to ecological disaster.
Spanish activists are on a mission to save farm animals from slaughter
These vegan, animal rights activists are saving Spain’s farm animals and offering them a safe home free of neglect and abuse.
North Carolina has a huge and growing factory farming problem
Growing poultry consumption in America is leading to a boom in factory farming for the state causing a devastating environmental catastrophe.
How does green-washing the meat industry harm the cause to end climate change?
The meat industry has continued to make false claims that animal agriculture can be good for climate change, despite mounting evidence to the contrary.
Patrick Brown, CEO of Impossible Foods on a mission to end animal agriculture
The future of food is in the hands of innovators who envision a future free of unsustainable and cruel meat and dairy products.
Plant-based chicken is everyone’s favourite meat alternative
Plant-based chicken seems to be a coming up as a consumer favourite as Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods both launch new fake-chicken products.
Fake-meat companies must learn from the meat industry playbook
Researchers have looked into what makes meat-eaters tick to help plant-based alternatives target meat-eaters to promote sustainable consumerism.
Your meat and dairy diet is causing environmental disaster
Animal agriculture is the biggest contributor to climate change. Here’s how eating meat and dairy is causing environmental disaster.
Could this be the era of change for the meat industry?
As the meat industry becomes consolidated in the hands of four mega meat companies now could be the best opportunity for activists to push for change.
Big Food: The rise of environmentally unsustainable food monopolies
A few giant food companies are responsible for almost all the products we find in our supermarkets. Here’s how it impacts the environment.
Ending animal agriculture would keep GHG emissions stable for 30 years
A new study shows that ending animal agriculture entirely could offset an alarming 70{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of all carbon emissions produced this century.
Is the Amazon being turned into a factory for carbon emissions?
New research confirms what scientists have feared; the Amazon rainforest is producing more carbon emissions than it is absorbing.
The American meat industry’s cruelty cannot be hidden any longer
The COVID-19 is showing us what the true cost of meat is. It is now impossible to ignore the need for a reformed food system.
Alan Cumming wants meat and dairy scrapped from the COP26 menu
Scottish actor, Alan Cumming, says that the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) must align itself with its climate goals and serve vegan.
Campaigners convince EU to ban caged animal farming
By 2027 the EU will be free of all caged animal farming on factory farms as they pledge to phase out the cruel practice in the coming years.
Northern Ireland suffering crisis of animal poop
Growing animal agriculture in Northern Ireland has led to an enormous surplus of animal waste which will now have to be exported out of the country.
Media failing to report on link between animal agriculture and climate change
The facts are stacked against the animal agriculture industry when it comes to climate change, so why aren’t we more informed?
There is no such thing as sustainable beef
Animal agriculture is the most destructive force on the planet. Mass veganism is the only way to combat the impact of climate catastrophe.
We must end support for the meat industry
Unethical, unhealthy and unsustainable; it is time for world leaders and governments to finally stand up to the meat industry.
Spanish minister encourages people to eat less meat for the planet
Spain’s consumer affairs minister, Alberto Garzón, has released a video encouraging people to eat less meat for the planet and for their health.
Data from Facebook show consumers leaning away from meat
New research technology uses social media to determine that more people are interested in sustainable, plant-based eating.
Access to COVID vaccines could save the Amazon rainforest
Physicians and volunteers are making the COVID-19 vaccine available to indigenous communities who are the biggest campaigners for the Amazon rainforest.
Petition pushes EU to end caged animal farming by 2027
The progressive move for animal rights comes after 1.4 million people sign a petition to end the cruel practice of caged farming.
Ending the climate crisis depends on what we choose to eat
The choices we make about the food we eat can make a big impact on the health of the planet. The power is in the hands of the consumer.
Jane Goodall and 60 top scientists say it is time to stop funding meat and dairy advertisements
World-famous conservationist Dr Jane Goodhall has been joined by 60 pre-eminent scientists calling for a more sustainable food system.
Swapping chicken for beef is not going to help the planet
Swapping out beef for chicken is not a climate friendly decision. The poultry industry is just as environmentally destructive.
EU farming policy is ineffective on climate change
EU farming policy has done little to curb climate change causing GHG emissions despite allocating 100 billion euros towards subsidies.
Argentina bans salmon farming in win for campaigners
Argentina becomes the first country in the world to ban the farming of salmon in marine cages in an exemplary move to limit environmental damage.
Pig farm sued for claiming pig farming is climate-friendly
Pig farm, Danish Crown, sued by activists after launching an advertising campaign which claimed “pigs are more climate-friendly than you think.”
Government should fund sustainable meat alternatives for a sustainable future
Plant-based meat alternatives and cultured meats are the future of food. Governments should be investing more towards these sustainable options.
Government should be promoting a meat-free lifestyle to protect the environment
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) says that we should be consuming 35{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} less meat and dairy by 2050 in order to meet climate goals.
NGO Beyond Cruelty wants an 18th UN Sustainable Development Goal to end animal exploitation
The NGO wants the United Nations to add a ‘Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 18’ to its objectives that speaks specifically to animal exploitation.
The time for mass divestment from animal agriculture is now
Animal agriculture is the biggest contributor to climate catastrophe. Ending it is our only real chance to save the planet and ourselves.
New report explores how governments should be tackling climate change
A new report backed by the United Nations highlights the animal agriculture industry as a major cause of climate catastrophe.
Movies that show our compassion for animals
People love movies with special animals, yet we have reached such a disconnect that many of us adore the piggy Babe, yet happily sit down to bacon at breakfast.
CNN airs explosive segment on meat and the planet
The segment named ‘How Meat is Making the Planet Sick’ showcases all of the ways in which meat farming and consumption is leading to environmental disaster.
COVID-19 stalls important UN Summit for protecting wildlife
The UN wildlife summit was meant to take place in October last year but has been postponed twice since due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Climate crisis: Is the media doing enough?
All of humanity is under attack of being eliminated due to climate catastrophe, however the media is failing to report on it with the urgency required.
UN urges ‘re-wilding’ to promote ecosystem restoration
According to the United Nations the revival of ecosystems is dependant on rewilding large areas of land to counteract biodiversity loss.
Octopuses and lobsters are sentient beings, say activists
Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) want government to recognise lobsters and octopuses as sentient beings that can experience pain or joy.
Agriculture responsible for 40{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of global greenhouse gas emissions, says new study
The world is far too dependant on an unsustainable food system which is heavily reliant on animal agriculture. This needs to change before its too late.
Chicken ‘battery cage’ farming is still far too common
Despite a rise in Cage-Free farming of chickens thanks to the efforts of animal activists, most US chicken farms are still growing chickens in changes.
Animal agriculture’s pollution kills 18,000 people yearly in the US
Animal agriculture is more deadly that we had thought. A new study shows the link between animal agriculture and declining social health.
Why animal agriculture is bad for the environment
Animal farming is the leading cause of deforestation, the largest driver of habitat loss and is responsible for more emissions than all transport globally.
Air pollution from animal-based foods responsible for majority of premature deaths
Air pollution from food production in the US is responsible for premature deaths every year, with 80{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} being connected to production of animal-based foods.
What eating meat does to the planet
Not eating meat is one of the best ways to reduce your impact on the environment. Here are some startling statistics on the impact of red meat production.
Melting animal ice sculptures outside parliament showing link between animal agriculture and climate change
Spearheaded by vegan charity PETA, animal-shaped ice sculptures were left melting outside the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
Brace yourselves, the post-Brexit meat-war is coming
Britain’s toxic meat culture is set to explode as a post-Brexit might mean less animal farming and more imports of meat products.
Ricky Gervais saves 10 000 bunnies from slaughter
Activist and comedian Ricky Gervais has helped to save thousands of rabbits from potential death after getting plans for a rabbit meat farm shut down.
World leaders ignore root cause of pandemics
Deforestation, habitat destruction and the abuse of wildlife are the main cause of pandemics including COVID-19. Why are world leaders ignoring this?
Brazilian agribusiness threatened by aggressive deforestation
Brazil is set to lose up to $1 billion dollars in their agricultural industry due to large-scale deforestation to make way for meat farming.
Medics demand action from World Health Organisation on climate change
Medics in Geneva have marched on the World Health Organisation to demand action on climate crisis in the interest of public health.
France leads the EU pack with exemplary proposal to dump meat for the climate
France has proposed a plan to reach its net-zero greenhouse gas emission targets by taking meat off the menu at schools and other public places.
Cardiff installation to shed light on animal agriculture and climate catastrophe
An exhibition by Oxford University’s LEAP (Livestock Environment and People) programme aims to show consumers the impact of animal products on the climate.
Biden’s climate plan misses the “elephant in the room” when it comes to animal agriculture
President Biden’s plan to deal with climate catastrophe does not consider nearly 80{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of the US’s agriculture emissions are caused by animal agriculture.
Meat eaters won’t acknowledge animal agriculture as cause of pandemics
According to recent study, it appears that those who eat meat are failing to acknowledge the link between factory farming and the spread of infectious diseases.
Big meat has the same practices as big oil when it comes to climate change
The rhetoric from agricultural producers echoes that of fossil fuel producers. Both industries claim that climate science is inconclusive and call for more research.
Meat consumption in Australia currently at its lowest
Australians are eating less meat and shifting towards plant-based eating. Concerns for the environment are believed to be behind the figures.
Marginalised communities are paying the price of factory farming
There are significant and far-reaching impacts on the global community as a direct result of factory farms and is a cause for grave global concern.
Air pollution caused by animal farms kills 17,900 Americans every year
A new study has found air pollution caused by farming of live animals for consumption is causing Americans health problems and an alarming number of deaths.
Denmark digs up mass graves after culling 17 million mink
Denmark is digging up mass graves containing the bodies of millions of dead mink after a report warned that they could contaminate local groundwater.
Environmentalists call for an end to meat industry deforestation
Large parts of natural forests are being destroyed to make way for animal farming to feed a demand for animal products such as beef.
The media must cover animal agriculture’s role in creating pandemics – before it’s too late!
Experts agree that animal agriculture is the primary cause of the COVID-19 pandemic and that it will result in new pandemics in the future.
Veterinarian speaks out on horrors of pig industry
Veterinarian who worked in pig industry describes inhumane and cruel practices including mutilating pigs alive on UK farms.
UN experts demand “urgent steps” be taken to reduce methane emissions
Methane emissions, including those produced by animal agriculture need to be halved if we are to meet the climate goals of the Paris agreement.
The future of our planet, children and animals rely on what we eat
Transitioning to a plant-based diet will help us save our planet for future generations and provide companionship for the animals.
Animal agriculture causes nearly 90{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of all GHG emissions, says report
A recent report in the Journal of Ecological Society confirms that animal agriculture is far worse for our planet than previously believed.
Ban meat sales to protect animals, workers and the planet
It is clear that adequately addressing the harms of the meat industry requires ambitious policies that confront the problem head-on, such as banning the sale of meat altogether.
The life of a slaughterhouse worker
This in-depth piece explores the story of ex-slaughterhouse worker as he sheds light on what it’s really like to work in an Australian abattoir.
Amazon rainforest destruction is speeding up
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest rose 43{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} in April from the same month a year ago as destruction picked up ahead of the annual burning season.
Deadly air pollution linked to animal agriculture, says new research
Researchers have found that animal agriculture produced air pollution has caused the premature death of 17,900 Americans.
Exciting advances in technology make fake-meat pork sausages distinct possibility by next year
University of Oxford have used advanced technology to engineer a sustainable alternative to pork sausages made from cells.
Scientists urge EU to put legumes on the table
Scientists are calling on the European Union to promote the produce and consumption of legumes for a more sustainable and healthy lifestyle.
Why are we ignoring the pandemic risk of factory farming?
Though the answer to our animal-derived pandemic problem appears quite straightforward, it seems that human psychology continues to get in the way.
Climate groups must recognize the importance of dealing with animal agriculture
More climate advocacy groups are joining the fight against animal agriculture. The AA industry is responsible for the most GHG emissions overall.
Animals recognized as sentient beings under UK law
New UK laws are set to enhance the cause of animal rights. The implementation will see a ban on most trophy hunting and live animal imports.
Dairy free alternatives are disrupting the market
Alternatives to dairy products such as milk brand Oatly are gaining in popularity as people learn of th environmental impact of dairy.
Increased consumption of meat is pushing the climate crisis
Jennifer Jacquet, associate professor of environmental studies at NYU calls out American’s unhealthy relationship with meat and its impact on the planet.
Fake meat start-ups rival Brazil’s mega meat industry
Brazilians are known for their meat heavy diets and for mega meat companies such as JBS, but a growing fake-meat industry seems to be shaking things up.
Calves kicked, beaten at UK dairy farm sparking concerns about the welfare of animals farmed for food
Animal rights group, Animal Justice Project, have captured gruelling undercover footage of calves being abused at a UK dairy farm despite regulations.
We need a Moonshot for meatless meat
Seriously, how difficult would it actually be to fund a world-changing Moonshot to fund it and get us turning down the right direction?
PETA calls for end to abuse of mother cows on dairy farms
The dairy industry is a result of cruelty including separating mother cows from their calves, and depriving calves of their mother’s milk.
Thrive Market promises to go completely climate friendly by 2025
This would make the online retailer the ‘World’s First Climate Positive Grocery Store’ in an exciting drive to promote sustainable consumption.
Has the vegan technology revolution begun?
Time is running out for the meat industry. Consumers are more informed than ever and technology is filling in the ethical gap left by animal agriculture.
COP26 should take meat off the menu to set an example
The COP26 climate conference should make it a priority to serve only vegan food in order to promote a sustainable, climate friendly diet.
Mexico’s factory farming has “alarming” impact on environment, says Animal Equity report
A new report by Animal Equity shows the true damage that Mexico’s factory farming industry is having on the natural environment.
USDA motivated by interests of dairy industry instead of health, say doctors
Three doctors have filled a lawsuit against the USDA for promoting huge amounts of milk in dietary guidelines despite health concerns.
Plant-based eating risks becoming a status symbol for the wealthy
In order to ensure a healthy planet we must secure subsidies for fair access to sustainable food, particularly for lower income communities.
Stop boiling animals alive, says British Veterinary Association
Documentaries like Seaspiracy and My Octopus Teacher encourage campaigners and vets to demand ban on boiling lobsters alive.
A vegan economy could threaten the meat industry
A vegan revolution would have to see vegan alternatives and ethical consumption become accessible to the public and competitively affordable.
Holding ‘Big Meat’ accountable is our best chance to save the earth
The meat industry would collapse if it were held responsible for its contribution to environmental destruction and public safety hazards.
Is the meat industry causing dangerous antibiotic resistance?
The pork and beef industries responsible for antibiotic resistance are not being held accountable despite the massive threat to public health.
Animal agriculture’s most dark and dodgy scandals
From meat to dairy and everything in between, animal agriculture’s scandals over the years proves that it is an industry without ethics or accountability.
Peta wants all vegan menu to be served at COP26
A vegan menu would not only allow attendees to dine with a clear conscience, but also set an important example for the world to follow.
Protein alternatives “promise substantial disruption” to meat industry
According to a new report sustainable, vegan protein alternatives are likely to overtake meat sales as they become more affordable and accessible.
Funding meat alternatives could be the climate solution we have been waiting for
Encouraging government funding for meat and dairy alternatives and convincing policymakers to promote them could revolutionise climate action.
Over 70{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of Australian men would rather live shorter lives than give up eating meat
Astonishingly, more than 70 percent of Australian men would happily lose 10 years of life rather than give up eating meat.
“Western diets” seen as superior in developing countries but are unsustainable and unhealthy
Meat rich, ‘Western diets’ are bad for the earth and for our bodies, so why have we become convinced that they are the superior way to eat?
Promoting veganism is a fool proof way to solve climate-change
Animal agriculture is the biggest contributor to climate change. Encouraging people to go vegan can significantly help alleviate the strain on the planet.
Joaquin Phoenix rescues a cow from a slaughterhouse in new documentary
Actor Joaquin Phoenix stars in touching animal rights film documenting his rescue of a cow from the horrors of a slaughterhouse.
Conservatives lose their minds over fake Biden meat-ban
A fake claim that President Joe Biden is planning to limit meat consumption drives conservatives insane. Here’s why they are wrong.
Humans future interaction with the planet and it’s inhabitants will determine future pandemics
Interactions between humans and the natural world have resulted in climate emergency, catastrophic loss of biodiversity, degradation of soils, and pandemics.
Here’s how you can help the planet every day
There are many easy ways that you can help reduce your methane emissions and your impact on global warming – the best being to go plant-based.
Monbiot blames consumerism for “global crises”
UK environmental journalist, George Monbiot, speaks on climate change, coronavirus and human consumerism as a catalyst for disaster.
UK minister considering going vegan for the planet
UK Secretary of State for Business Kwasi Karteng, says that meeting climate goals requires less meat consumption and he may even go vegan.
Diseased lungs on cigarette packets warn smokers – our food should show reality of intensive farming
Tobacco companies had to display diseased lungs on cigarette packs, so supermarkets should show the state of the animals on the farms where they are reared.
21 000 scientists sign article calling for mass veganism
The article that has garnered support from scientists across the world calls for a dietary shift towards plant-based foods to help fight climate change.
Animal agriculture is the biggest cause of deforestation
The meat and dairy industries pose a major risk to the world’s forests, causing a startling 80{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of all deforestation worldwide.
Deforestation skyrocketed up by 12{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} in 2020, says report
A new study conducted by the World Resources Institute shows that deforestation skyrocketed in 2020 with Brazil being the most badly impacted.
The future will be vegan, here’s why
Veganism is the solution the world needs to save us from the impact of animal agriculture on our health, our planet and the creatures who occupy it.
There is no point to Earth Day if we ignore the impact meat has on the planet.
In the last 100 years, the irresponsible and careless behaviour of humans has pushed the Earth and its ecosystems to the brink.
Biden administration must ensure food system reform
If the Biden administration is serious about tackling climate change it must deal with the US’s reliance on unhealthy and unsustainable animal agriculture.
Animal agriculture subsidies skyrocket in 2020 despite impact on climate change and health
Government subsidies to the animal agriculture industry more than doubles in 2020 despite concerns for public health and climate change.
Lewis Hamilton encourages his 21.8 million followers to “please stop eating meat”
F1 champion and vegan Lewis Hamilton is encouraging his followers to “ditch meat” to stop “100 million animals being killed per month in the UK.
EU is major contributor to deforestation as a result of imports
The EU is one of the world’s largest importers of products produced in deforested areas of the tropical forests of South America and Africa.
A ‘biofuels solution’ for unwanted gas won’t lessen environmental impact of pig farming
The US Department of Environmental Quality has approved a plan by Smithfield food to convert faecal fumes into natural gas. Here is why its a lazy plan.
Biden’s climate summit must address impact of meat and dairy industry
President Joe Biden will be holding a Leaders Summit on Climate for world leaders to discuss solutions to the climate crisis.
WHO calls for ban on live animal markets to prevent pandemics
The World Health Organisation calls for a complete ban on markets selling live, wild animals in order to prevent future pandemics.
New Zealand ceases transport of livestock by sea in win for animal rights movement
New Zealand plans on banning livestock trade by sea for animal welfare reasons. Animal agriculture is one of the countries biggest industries.
Can sustainable agriculture save the Amazon?
Replacing meat and dairy farming with plants needed for meat alternatives could be the answer to ending the destruction of the Amazon rainforest.
Children’s TV show encouraging children to eat less meat is attacked by meat farmers
A popular British children’s TV show, Blue Peter, has been criticised for encouraging children to eat less meat in a climate change challenge.
What is ‘meatposting’ and how is it harmful?
Posting pictures of meat online and on social media helps to promote an industry responsible for crimes against the earth and animals.