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Squid on U.S. Tables May Come From Vessels Linked to Human Rights Abuses
Most buyers sourcing squid from vessels accused of crew abuse and deaths are based in North America — nearly half in the U.S. and one-third in Canada.
Policy•9 min read
Gaea Cabico
Gaea Cabico is Sentient's editorial fellow for summer 2025, and an award-winning journalist from the Philippines who reports on climate change, environmental issues and energy through a social justice lens. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in science journalism at New York University.
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Explainer
The Climate Solution Sitting in America’s Trash
Cutting food waste is a huge potential climate win. Why are we ignoring it?
Climate•11 min read
News
How a California Clean Energy Program Became a Boon for Big Dairies
Central Valley residents say the state’s program for cutting methane emissions incentivizes factory farms and leaves local communities gasping.
Climate•9 min read
Feature
Raising Slower Growing Chickens Could Reduce Their Suffering for a Lower Cost Than You Might Think
A new framework aims to quantify farm animal suffering for better decisions about the way we produce food.
Research•6 min read
Solutions
How a Bronx Activist Fights Food Injustice With Fresh Produce
As drastic SNAP cuts loom, feeding the Bronx more fruits and vegetables is a community-led effort.
Health•7 min read
News
Water Pollution Fight in Iowa Hits a Snag as EPA Removes Rivers from ‘Impaired’ List
Iowa clean water advocates criticized the EPA’s move to reverse a decision adding seven Iowa river segments to the state’s impaired waters list.
Climate•6 min read
Solutions
NYC ‘Health Bucks’ and Grassroots Efforts Help Make Healthy Produce More Affordable in the Bronx
Coupons and community farms aim to bring more fruits and vegetables to those most often priced out.
Health•6 min read
News
New Bill Would Block Bacon From Sick and Injured Pigs
Representative Veronica Escobar introduced new legislation to curb slaughter of downed pigs.
Factory Farms•5 min read
Explainer
Why Biodigesters Fall Short as a Climate Fix
A new report from the World Resources Institute finds anaerobic digesters offer limited climate benefit for a high price tag.
Climate•6 min read
Feature
Alternative Proteins May Be Our Best Bet to Curb Food Emissions
New research argues tackling food-related climate emissions is more urgent than you think.
Climate•7 min read
Feature
Extreme Heat Has Animals Trapped in a Climate Doom Loop
Nearly all farm animals in the U.S. are confined in industrial operations that lack adequate space, ventilation or cooling systems.
Climate•8 min read
Solutions
Eating Just 10% Less Meat Could Help Protect Drinking Water
Cutting meat consumption would slash nitrate levels in groundwater by 20 percent, a new study finds.
Climate•6 min read
News
Octopus Farming in the U.S. Doesn’t Exist, and a New Bill Wants to Keep It That Way
A bipartisan bill aims to stop commercial octopus farming before it starts.
Factory Farms•5 min read
News
New York Bill Aims to Ban New Mega-Dairies
Proponents for the bill hope to curb environmental pollution and bolster small dairy farms.
Factory Farms•6 min read
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