Analysis
Avian Flu: Sentient’s Latest Stories
Avian flu poses an increasing risk to humans. Here's what we know, and a link to all of our coverage.
Health•2 min read
Jenny Splitter
Jenny is the Editor-in-Chief of Sentient Media and an award-winning climate and food journalist with bylines in The Guardian, Vox, The Washington Post, Popular Mechanics and others.
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Analysis
Every Human Case of Avian Flu Reported So Far
Human cases remain rare but the risk of an outbreak could change at any time.
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Explainer
Your Thanksgiving Meal’s Climate Impact, in 4 Charts
The single dish with the highest carbon footprint is not the meat — it’s the mac n cheese.
Climate•4 min read
Analysis
Election 2024 Coverage: The Complete Guide
All of Sentient’s election coverage in one place.
Election 2024•1 min read
Sentient’s Most-Read Stories of 2023
Our most-read stories and biggest shout-outs from the year
Food•1 min read
Reported
What You Need to Know About the Meat Industry-Funded ‘Protein Pact’
It’s the latest tactic to downplay meat’s climate impact
Climate•3 min read
Reported
How to Save the North Atlantic Right Whale
There are ways to reduce risk to dwindling right whale populations, but only if lawmakers and industry have the will to take action.
Climate•4 min read
Explainer
How 4 Leading Organizations Define a Sustainable Diet
Want to follow a sustainable diet? These 4 organizations each have their own definition, yet they all point towards eating more plants and less meat.
Diet•5 min read
Reported
End Animal Farming and Scale Up Protein Breweries
Reboot Food calls for replacing factory farms with precision fermentation.
Climate•5 min read
Perspective
Money and Miscommunication: The Case of Frank Mitloehner
A new investigation has revealed millions in industry funding to a UC Davis professor who downplays factory farming's role in the climate crisis.
Climate•4 min read
Analysis
New Study Confirms — Again — Plant-Based Is Better for the Planet
University of Oxford researchers examined 57,000 foods and deemed plant-based options better for the environment than meat.
Climate•4 min read
Reported
In California, Water Wars Threaten Local Food Systems
Water disputes can harm community food systems. But resolving these fights is no simple feat.
Climate•6 min read
Perspective
The U.S. Needs to Reduce Its Food-Related Emissions. Cities Can—and Must—Lead the Way.
Reducing meat consumption is one of the most meaningful ways individuals can fight climate change. Experts say dietary changes at the local level are necessary to make a meaningful impact.
Climate•6 min read
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