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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Banned from Protesting in London, Activists Storm Local Slaughterhouse
British police arrested Animal Rebellion activists who disrupted operations at a Farnborough slaughterhouse that kills pigs, cows, goats, and sheep to call attention to the climate crisis.
California Just Became the First U.S. State to Ban Fur Products. Who Will Follow?
The effect activists are having on legislative change involving animal rights and welfare is becoming rapid. Two ground-breaking bans were signed into law this past weekend in the State of California.
SeaWorld Needs to Stop Spoon-Feeding Lies to Children
There is an important lesson all children need to learn, and that lesson is that keeping wild animals in the wild, is more important than being able to visit them in an amusement park.
Banned from Protesting in London, Activists Storm Local Slaughterhouse
British police arrested Animal Rebellion activists who disrupted operations at a Farnborough slaughterhouse that kills pigs, cows, goats, and sheep to call attention to the climate crisis.
California Just Became the First U.S. State to Ban Fur Products. Who Will Follow?
The effect activists are having on legislative change involving animal rights and welfare is becoming rapid. Two ground-breaking bans were signed into law this past weekend in the State of California.
SeaWorld Needs to Stop Spoon-Feeding Lies to Children
There is an important lesson all children need to learn, and that lesson is that keeping wild animals in the wild, is more important than being able to visit them in an amusement park.
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California Just Became the First U.S. State to Ban Fur Products. Who Will Follow?
The effect activists are having on legislative change involving animal rights and welfare is becoming rapid. Two ground-breaking bans were signed into law this past weekend in the State of California.
SeaWorld Needs to Stop Spoon-Feeding Lies to Children
There is an important lesson all children need to learn, and that lesson is that keeping wild animals in the wild, is more important than being able to visit them in an amusement park.
Australia’s Landscapes of Fear
Peter Hylands reports from Australia, where the killing of kangaroos is commonplace and the population estimates and hunting permits just don’t seem to match.
VeganEvan Becomes Youngest Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach And Educator in the World
9-year-old VeganEvan just graduated from the Main Street Vegan Academy in New York, and is now the youngest person to ever become a vegan lifestyle coach.
Reports Challenge Meat Industry Expansion Claims
Meat industry forecasts of rising demand are being challenged by new reports that see the future of animal-derived proteins as limited to bleak.
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: 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.
Book Review: The Lives of Animals by J.M. Coetzee
J.M. Coetzee takes on a literary struggle with the moral distinction – or lack thereof – between human and animal suffering and death. Whether you agree with him or not, this book should be of interest to most people thinking about animals and morality.
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