Dubbed “Martin’s Act”, the 1822 legislation had some impact on the way animals were treated, but even today there is much that can still be done. Two centuries ago, on July 22, 1822 to be precise, Richard Martin learned that King George IV had signed...
A new study sought to analyse consumer habits when it comes to choosing between meat and vegan alternative options. Animal products account for 48% of sales in the U.S. agricultural sector, meaning that the industry remains heavily tied to animal agriculture. In...
Professor of Law, Phoebe Okowa, has called a proposal to make “ecocide” the fifth international crime, starting a critical debate over the political feasibility of an international environmental crime. A law professor from Queen Mary University in London has called a...
Protest limits seek to curb free access to protest action for climate activists in the UK, but climate action group Extinction Rebellion is fighting back. The climate movement Extinction Rebellion on Wednesday revealed plans to bring millions of people into the United...
The way in which we grow and consume food is not sustainable for the planet and for human society. It is time for a meaningful change. The pandemic has exposed what scientists have long been warning about – our global food supply is so broken, disconnected, and...
The health of human populations is inextricably linked to the wellbeing of animals and natural habitats. To prevent disease, we must have a holistic view. There are many ways in which these areas are interconnected, from the overuse of antibiotics on farm...