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The largest privately held company in the United States is refusing to concede to workers’ demands for more dignified workplace conditions, including protected bathroom breaks.
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Fisheries & Aquaculture•5 min read
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A new book reports how beekeeping operations are more like livestock megafarms.
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Though the blood plays a critical role in drug safety testing, there are ongoing concerns about supply chain issues, ecosystem impacts and ethics. The synthetic alternative has been widely adopted…
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A new report argues that focusing solely on climate emissions can result in breeding programs that increase animal suffering.
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Twilight zone fish help regulate carbon and are critical to the food web. Yet they are being caught in massive amounts, and scientists say the impact is unknown.
Climate•5 min read
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Undercover footage reveals some drivers falsify logbooks, while rules for livestock protections and driver fatigue can also be at odds, raising public safety concerns.
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A new study finds that adding animal images to menus increases the odds of choosing the vegetarian dish by 22%.
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Explainer
A new system helps restaurants meet cage-free commitments even when supply chains keep them serving caged eggs.
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