The Climate Crisis Secret
Livestock is a major contributor to climate change. But in the scientific community, there’s a surprising lack of consensus around just how much livestock production is adding to the problem. Environmental researcher Nicholas Carter makes the case for a new approach.
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What Each Major Religion Says About Animal Rights
Animal rights and religion overlap in more ways than are currently spoken about or reported on. Here are what the most practiced religions say regarding animals rights.
Harvard Law Clinic Urges USDA to Improve Lives of 100,000 Research Animals
The case is the first filed by Harvard Law School’s new Animal Law & Policy Clinic, which teaches law students how to advocate for animals.
There’s Nothing “Humane” About Killing Pigs in Gas Chambers
CO2 gassing is standard practice among the world’s largest pork producers, but not because it’s more humane, as the industry promises.
What Each Major Religion Says About Animal Rights
Animal rights and religion overlap in more ways than are currently spoken about or reported on. Here are what the most practiced religions say regarding animals rights.
Harvard Law Clinic Urges USDA to Improve Lives of 100,000 Research Animals
The case is the first filed by Harvard Law School’s new Animal Law & Policy Clinic, which teaches law students how to advocate for animals.
There’s Nothing “Humane” About Killing Pigs in Gas Chambers
CO2 gassing is standard practice among the world’s largest pork producers, but not because it’s more humane, as the industry promises.
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Harvard Law Clinic Urges USDA to Improve Lives of 100,000 Research Animals
The case is the first filed by Harvard Law School’s new Animal Law & Policy Clinic, which teaches law students how to advocate for animals.
There’s Nothing “Humane” About Killing Pigs in Gas Chambers
CO2 gassing is standard practice among the world’s largest pork producers, but not because it’s more humane, as the industry promises.
The Animal Rights Revolution: Coming to a Grocery Near You
Most people are opposed to animal suffering, and yet they condone the suffering of trillions by choosing to eat animal products. That’s why activists are taking the fight for animal rights to the meat counter.
We Now Know Fish Feel Pain. Why Continue Harming Them In The Billions?
The science is clear: fish can feel pain and want to avoid it. Can we continue to ignore the facts in the face of killing as many as one trillion aquatic animals every year?
Don’t Bully My Breed
Pit bulls are misunderstood by humans as too aggressive, too big, or even too muscular. Should superficial assumptions lead to these dogs being passed over in shelters and disliked by passersby?
Videos
Shocking Cruelty Inside Italian Pig Slaughterhouse
New footage from Animal Equality shows the disturbing reality inside an Italian pig slaughterhouse. The violence is savage, but not outside the norm.
Dogs Found Starving, Neglected at Polish Fur Farm
Horrific new footage from animal protection organization Open Cages shows domestic dogs and foxes neglected and starving at a Polish fur farm.
Videos
Shocking Cruelty Inside Italian Pig Slaughterhouse
New footage from Animal Equality shows the disturbing reality inside an Italian pig slaughterhouse. The violence is savage, but not outside the norm.
Dogs Found Starving, Neglected at Polish Fur Farm
Horrific new footage from animal protection organization Open Cages shows domestic dogs and foxes neglected and starving at a Polish fur farm.
These Foods Are Threatened by Climate Change
Climate scientist Ryan Towell from the Climate Reality Project explains which foods will be harder to produce as a result of climate change – and which foods are making it worse.
Shocking Cruelty Inside Italian Pig Slaughterhouse
New footage from Animal Equality shows the disturbing reality inside an Italian pig slaughterhouse. The violence is savage, but not outside the norm.
Dogs Found Starving, Neglected at Polish Fur Farm
Horrific new footage from animal protection organization Open Cages shows domestic dogs and foxes neglected and starving at a Polish fur farm.
These Foods Are Threatened by Climate Change
Climate scientist Ryan Towell from the Climate Reality Project explains which foods will be harder to produce as a result of climate change – and which foods are making it worse.
Book Reviews
Book Review: Our Symphony with Animals by Aysha Akhtar
The first book by a physician to show how deeply the well-beings of humans and animals are intertwined, Our Symphony with Animals is a must read.
Book Review: Hungry for Disruption by Shen Ming Lee
With remote sensors that optimize water use and crop genetics that selects for heartier grains, the global agricultural industry is using technology to meet the demands of a growing population.
Book Review: Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows by Melanie Joy
Carnism isn’t unlearned until we “witness the truth of carnism while witnessing ourselves.” As Joy puts it, we need to show ourselves as much compassion during this process as we show animals.
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