Gabriella Sotelo

Explainer

Agriculture — Especially Cattle Feed — Uses Most of Earth’s Freshwater

The agricultural industry is responsible for 70 percent of freshwater withdrawals globally, intensifying water scarcity and fueling wildfire risks.

Climate•7 min read

Reported

Nitrous Oxide, a Potent Greenhouse Gas, Is Spreading From Farms

A new study finds the gas is also coming from polluted water.

Research•6 min read

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

Explainer

10 Reasons Not To Eat Turkey This Thanksgiving

From animal welfare to environmental impact, here are some reasons to opt out.

Health•9 min read

Explainer

Turkey Lifespan: How Long Do Turkeys Live Before Slaughter?

Turkeys can live over a decade in the wild. But on farms, they’re slaughtered as young as 12 weeks old.

Food•5 min read

Fact Check

What Musk and Rogan Got Very Wrong About Climate Change and Meat

In a recent podcast appearance, Musk spread climate misinformation.

Mythbusting•9 min read

Explainer

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

Are CSAs Worth It? Community-Supported Agriculture, Explained

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

What Do Animals and Insects Feel? Scientists Have Answers.

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