Analysis
‘It’s Now or Never’: IPCC Report Demands Immediate Climate Action
The landmark report states that we can halve emissions by the year 2030, but to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, we must act immediately.
Climate•2 min read
Jennifer Mishler
Jennifer is a writer and editor based near Washington, DC. Her background is in communications in the animal protection movement. She is also a contributing writer with Sentient Media.
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Analysis
Choosing Plant-Based Foods Could Have Lasting Impact on Biodiversity
A new report from the Food Foundation shows that choosing plant-based foods in place of conventional meat products could have far-reaching impacts on nature.
Climate•3 min read
Reported
Inside the Massive Effort to Rescue Animals in Ukraine
Millions of lives have been impacted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, now in its second month. Animals, too, face the devastating impacts of the violence.
Policy•4 min read
Reported
In Vietnam, the Call for Factory Farm Divestment Grows Louder
The International Finance Corporation recently invested $26 million into Vietnam's pig farming industry, spurring new calls for divestment.
Food•7 min read
Reported
In UK, ‘Takeaway the Meat’ Ad Sparks Controversy
The advertisement received more than 400 complaints after it appeared on Channel 4, reminding more than 15 million viewers where their meat comes from.
Entertainment•3 min read
Reported
Dead Animals Are Piling Up in PetSmart’s Freezers
Employees join advocacy organizations World Animal Protection and United For Respect to sound the alarm over dangerous working conditions at the popular retail chain.
Policy•6 min read
Analysis
Researchers Find Endangered Shark DNA in Dog and Cat Food
A new study found shark DNA in about one-third of the cat and dog food samples sequenced. Consumers likely had no idea what they were buying.
Climate•3 min read
Analysis
New Study Shows How ‘Inefficient and Inequitable’ Food Systems Can Be
A new study reveals that millions of tons of fish caught in the global south are being fed to farmed salmon sold for human consumption in wealthier countries.
Food•4 min read
Analysis
Climate Crisis Unfolding Faster Than We Can Adapt, Says IPCC
The latest UN report details the escalating impacts of climate change, which are being driven by “unsustainable” consumption patterns in the Global North.
Climate•4 min read
Analysis
Big Meat and Dairy Producers Tighten Their Grip on the Amazon
A new investigation finds that deforestation of the Amazon for soy farming has continued despite a moratorium. Big meat and dairy companies are largely to blame.
Climate•3 min read
Reported
‘A Cow’s Life’: The BBC Documentary Everyone Is Talking About
A new BBC Panorama documentary has viewers taking to social media to decry the “shocking” and “inhumane” treatment of cows in the dairy industry.
Food•3 min read
Analysis
Biden’s $1-Billion Bid to Make U.S. Farming More Sustainable
The U.S. food system is dominated by intensive agriculture. What would a more sustainable one look like? Biden just took a big step in the right direction.
Climate•3 min read
Reported
Wins and Losses From New York City Schools’ First Vegan Friday
Public schools in New York City will now serve plant-based meals on Fridays. The only problem is that “Vegan Fridays” aren’t entirely vegan.
Health•3 min read
Reported
Cory Booker: ‘Climate Movement Doesn’t Talk Enough About Food’
Sen. Cory Booker wants to end the uncontrolled expansion of factory farming in the U.S., and he's looking to the climate movement for help.
Food•2 min read
Reported
The Next Pandemic Is Already Here: Superbugs and Factory Farms
A new study published in The Lancet found that 1.2 million people died from antibiotic-resistant infections in 2019. Experts fear this is just the beginning.
Health•8 min read
Analysis
USDA Releases Years of Slaughterhouse Records Following Lawsuit
New records released by the USDA reveal the handling of farmed animals in slaughterhouses over the past five years. This marks a major step towards transparency in the food supply…
Food•3 min read
Reported
Dairy Industry Takes a Page From Big Tobacco’s Book and Targets Kids With Flavored Milk
Serving flavored milk in schools has a dangerous downside, one that industry groups, parents, and nutrition experts have been fighting over for years.
Health•9 min read
Reported
Plant-Based Companies Call Attention to ‘the Cow in the Room’ at COP26
Animal agriculture is often left out of critical conversations about the climate crisis—including COP26. Plant-based food companies are calling for change.
Climate•4 min read
Reported
Advocates Fight Back Against Rise of Animal Cruelty on Facebook and YouTube
As Facebook falls under the national spotlight, Jennifer Mishler takes a closer look at the rise of animal cruelty on the platform and what advocates can do to stop it.
Law & Justice•8 min read
Analysis
Most Farm Subsidies Are “Harmful” to People and the Planet, Says UN
The agricultural sector receives around $540 billion in support each year. But according to a new UN report, this funding comes at a significant cost to the environment and human…
Climate•4 min read
Reported
Thousands of Cicada-Lovers Emerge to Document Brood X
Cicadas are far from America’s most beloved insect. But this year, thousands of people have joined in a one-of-a-kind research effort to better understand these gentle creatures.
Research•7 min read
Analysis
Air Pollution From Factory Farms Is Killing Us
A new study has revealed that air pollution from factory farms causes more than 12,000 deaths every year and disproportionately affects low-income areas and communities of color.
Climate•6 min read
Explainer
The Future of Food Has to Be More Sustainable—Here’s Why
Our current food system is fueled by factory farming. That needs to change—and fast—if we are going to feed 10 billion people by 2050.
Food•12 min read
Explainer
Are Cage-Free Eggs Really Better for Chickens?
More and more consumers are choosing cage-free eggs, but producers are still unsure of what the term even means. That could be bad news for layer hens.
Food•7 min read
Explainer
How the Hunt for Shark Fins Is Endangering the Oceans
The shark fin trade claims the lives of 73 million sharks per year. What exactly is shark finning, and why does is it pose such a danger to the oceans?
Climate•9 min read
Reported
Vegan Doctor: Boycotting COVID-19 Vaccines Won’t End Animal Testing
Public trust in the vaccination process is soaring. Although for some vegans, deciding whether or not to get the vaccine—which was tested on animals—may feel slightly more complicated.
Animal Testing•6 min read
Analysis
Fish Without the Catch: Seafood Alternatives Are on the Rise
Innovative approaches to alternative seafood—like "fishless filets" and "crabless cakes"—could mitigate many of the environmental challenges presented by the modern fishing industry.
Health•5 min read
Perspective
The Human Cost of Turkey Farming
Despite production slowdowns due to COVID-19, the turkey industry is set to keep most of its facilities open through the holiday season, putting poultry workers and their families at risk.
Policy•8 min read
Reported
New Photography Collection Exposes the Hidden War on Animals
The book features the work of 40 photojournalists from around the world, offering an “unflinching” look at our conflict with non-human animals around the globe.
Investigations•3 min read
Analysis
Would Slower Growth Make Life Better for Farmed Chickens?
Animal advocates criticize the painful effects of rapid growth in chickens. But poultry producers often draw attention away from the issue, touting new innovations in their breeding methods and general…
Food•5 min read
Explainer
Outgrowing the Chicken House: A Brief History of the Modern Broiler Industry
Today, corporate agriculture raises broiler chickens by the billions, producing birds that have not only outgrown their own bodies but are capable of outgrowing the industry itself.
Food•9 min read
Reported
“A Huge Lack of Transparency”: The Problem With USDA’s $19-Billion Coronavirus Relief Program
Millions of farmed animals are being killed as the industry receives billions in COVID-19 federal aid. Advocates want to know where the money is going.
Food•9 min read
Reported
Testing Our Luck: Will Animal Research Give Us a COVID-19 Vaccine?
The pandemic has created an immediate need to produce a safe vaccine—a process that researchers say can take upwards of 20 years. Is animal testing slowing us down?
Animal Testing•10 min read
Investigation
Despite Perdue’s High Welfare Standards, Some Chickens Can’t Survive 45 Days
Perdue is often touted as a leader in chicken welfare. But across the poultry industry, companies continue to leave their youngest and sickest birds behind.
Food•7 min read
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