Solutions
Farmers Markets Can Be a Form of Climate Action. Here’s How
Local food programs can make it easier to eat more fresh produce.
Climate•6 min read
Gabriella Sotelo
Gabriella is an Editorial Fellow at Sentient. Her background is in both environmental and science reporting. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, Gizmodo, and National Audubon Society. She holds her MSc in Science Communication from Imperial College London.
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Turkey Lifespan: How Long Do Turkeys Live Before Slaughter?
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Food•5 min read
Fact Check
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In a recent podcast appearance, Musk spread climate misinformation.
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What the Slow Food Movement Is — and Whether It’s Actually Better for People and the Planet
The global movement is against factory farming — and is also against one of its potential solutions.
Food•7 min read
Explainer
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CSAs offer some food system benefits — but are they practical and accessible?
Food•8 min read
Reported
FBI Records Reveal Ironic Accusations Against Animal Activists
A recent investigation finds the FBI considering ‘weapons of mass destruction statutes’ against activists.
Law & Justice•6 min read
Investigation
California’s Factory Farms Are Perilously Close to Your Produce, New Report Finds
More than 90 percent of the polluting facilities are located less than a mile from water used to irrigate fruits and vegetables.
Food•4 min read
Investigation
How Bacon for Breakfast Became an American Staple
Learning from the history of the meat industry’s PR influence.
Diet•6 min read
Solutions
Are Lawsuits Against Big Meat the Next Path to Climate Justice?
Cities and climate activists seek accountability for meat and dairy in the court system.
Justice•4 min read
Reported
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A decade of research on animal consciousness should influence their legal status, experts say.
Science•4 min read
Explainer
New York’s Lawsuit Against JBS, Explained
The world’s largest beef producer is accused of false advertising.
Climate•8 min read
Reported
Bird Flu Has Spread to Dairy Cows in Five States
Cows in Texas, Kansas and New Mexico have tested positive for bird flu.
Health•4 min read
Reported
UN Climate Plan Fails to Tackle Emissions from Meat, Researchers Warn
The FAO’s food system roadmap omits the most urgent climate intervention — curbing how much meat we eat.
Climate•3 min read
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