Björn Ólafsson

Björn Jóhann Ólafsson is an Icelandic-American writer who examines the psychology of eating animals, the environmental footprint of the meat industry, and the plant-based meat industry. He lives in Spain with his two lovebirds.

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image of cat with food bowl, pet food environmental impact
Pet Food’s Environmental Impact Can’t Be Ignored 
image of scrambled eggs in a cast iron pan, eggs made with precision fermentation
These Eggs Are Made With Precision Fermentation, and Consumers Are Eager To Try Them
close-up of insect with compound eyes, definition of sentience
What ‘Sentience’ Means, and Why the Concept Matters for Animals
image of pig in factory farm peaking out from between bars, EATS Act
200+ Members of Congress Now Oppose the EATS Act
image of kid eating plant-based burger
The New Science the Plant-Based Industry Needs To Know
image of polar bear, animals most affected by climate change
Which Animals Are Most Affected by Climate Change, Explained
wild orcas off Puget Sound, how many orcas are left
Are Orcas Endangered? Some Are, and the Species Appears to Be Fighting Back
image of machinery harvesting corn on field, what are farm subsidies
What Farm Subsidies Are and Why They Matter, Explained
captive primate with person taking photo with phone, pros and cons of zoos
Are Zoos Good or Bad for Animals? The Argument, Explained
close up image of cow, animal personality research
Does Animal Personality Research Actually Help Animals?
image of dog eating out of bowl, cultivated pet food
Cultivated Pet Food Meat Is Coming Sooner Than You Think
image of stretchy cheese in pupusa, lab-grown dairy
Lab-Grown Milk Has Huge Potential to Disrupt Dairy, New Study Shows
image of orca with open mouth, how smart are orcas
Are Orcas Smart Enough to Plot Against Humans? Their Intelligence, Explained
image of wagyu cow on pasture, is wagyu beef humanely raised?
Are Wagyu Cows Raised More Humanely Than Other Cows?
person measuring shake powder what is ultra-processed food
What Is Ultra-Processed Food and Why Is It Unhealthy?
Good Meat pilot plant bioreactor, Cultivated Meat study
What the Media Keeps Getting Wrong About That Cultivated Meat Study
image of man hosing down dairy operation, right to farm laws
What Are Right to Farm Laws?
Omeat cell-cultivated meat, image of plate and spaghetti and meatballs
Can Cultivated Meat Be Truly Slaughter-Free? Omeat Thinks So
image of shopping basket in grocery aisle, What Is SNAP
Do SNAP Benefits Actually Work to Address Hunger?
What are non-essential amino acids? Woman running
The Difference Between Essential and Nonessential Amino Acids, Explained
picture of cow sticking her head out through bars for story is dairy bad for you
Is Dairy Bad for You? 
Neuralink Can Start Human Trials After 1500 Animal Deaths
In Wake of Animal Testing Scandal, Elon Musk’s Neuralink Nabs FDA Approval
Flexitarianism On the Rise
Flexitarianism Is Rising — Along With Demand for Chicken
rewilding animal ag
Why Rewilding This Kind of Farmland Is a Win for the Planet
What are gestation crates?
What Are Gestation Crates?
Is beef consumption in the U.S. headed in the right direction?
Is Beef Consumption Headed in the Right Direction?
Is almond milk bad for the environment?
Is Almond Milk Bad for the Environment?
grass-fed vs grass-finished
Whether It’s Grass-Fed or Grass-Finished, Beef Is Still a Problem
Why Cedar the Goat Had to Be Killed
Why Cedar the Goat Had To Be Killed
Four Challenges Facing Cultivated Meat
Four Challenges Facing Cultivated Meat 
dairy goat production
What Are the Impacts of Dairy Goat Production?
What does "free-range" mean?
What Does “Free-Range” Mean for the Animals?
is organic food better for you
Is Organic Food Better for You?
pig intelligence
New Study: How We Misjudge Animal Intelligence
cows and climate
Explainer: Why Is Beef Bad for the Planet?
Insect Farming
Insect Farming: What Types of Bugs Are Farmed?
Explicativo: ¿Qué es el testeo animal?
Explainer: What Is Animal Testing?
What Is Land Use Change, and What Causes It?
Plant Based Price Parity
Don’t Count Plant-based Meat Out Just Yet
oyster farming
What Are the Environmental Impacts of Oyster Farming?
Big Dairy Infiltrating TikTok
How Big Dairy Infiltrated TikTok
Should animal groups serve meat
Should Animal Protection Groups Serve Meat?
are mcdonald's fries vegan
Are McDonald’s Fries Vegan?
White House
The Problem with the New White House Nutrition Strategy
vegan leather
No, Vegan Leather Is Not Greenwashing
broiler chicken
Is Costco Chicken Good or Bad for You?
¿El pollo de Costco es bueno o malo para ti?