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What Animals Can Teach Us About the World We Share
So much of our lives are oriented towards other humans instead of animals. But learning these facts about animals may help you better understand the world we share.
Research•12 min read
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Seaspiracy Co-Star Jonathan Balcombe Gives His Take on the Film
Jonathan Balcombe, Ph.D., author of What a Fish Knows and Super Fly and co-star of the controversial new Netflix documentary, Seaspiracy, shares his thoughts on the film.
Climate•1 min read
Reported
VIDEO: How Sweet Farm Helps Animals Rescued from Factory Farms
Join us as we visit Sweet Farm, an animal sanctuary located in Half Moon Bay, California, that is home to over 100 rescued animals.
Policy•1 min read
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Uncategorized•5 min read
Explainer
Fish Farming Is Not as Sustainable as We Thought
Fish farming was supposed to be a more sustainable way to meet the global demand for seafood. But as aquaculture gains in popularity, so does its environmental impact.
Fisheries & Aquaculture•8 min read
Explainer
Coronavirus: Did Animal Agriculture Cause COVID-19?
Factory farming poses a serious pandemic risk, which begs the question: Did animal agriculture cause COVID-19?
Health•9 min read
Explainer
Factory Farms Are the Perfect Breeding Grounds for Zoonotic Diseases
Factory farms are filthy and unnatural, housing tens of thousands of animals at a time. These conditions increase the spread of zoonotic diseases from animals to human beings.
Health•8 min read
Reported
Encompass Essays Series to Be Published by Lantern Books
The 12-part series investigates racism in the farmed animal protection movement and examines ways in which movement leaders can cultivate racial equity within their organizations and personally within themselves.
Encompass•3 min read
Explainer
Plant-Based Meats Are Better for Your Health and the Environment
Plant-based meats are great for the animals. But did you know that they are also better for your health and the environment?
Climate•8 min read
Explainer
Plant-Based Meat: A Brighter Future for Food?
Plant-based meat is growing in popularity around the world. Could it reshape the future of food, helping both the climate and animals alike?
Diet•7 min read
Explainer
Animal Agriculture and Its Negative Impact on Climate Change
One of the most overlooked factors of accelerated climate change is animal agriculture. Could changes to the human diet help us slow down the climate crisis?
Big Meat•8 min read
Perspective
Encompass Essays: Pursuing Racial Equity in Animal Advocacy
A collection of essays written by farmed animal protection advocates who are committed to creating a more just animal protection movement.
Encompass•3 min read
Conversations, Reported
Sentient Sessions: New Speaker Series
Monthly speaker series bringing together journalists, investigators, and experts to explore how to report on the issues that matter to all of us: the treatment of all sentient beings and…
Videos•15 min read
Explainer
Wet Markets and the Risk of Transmitting Zoonotic Diseases
Wet markets can be places of profound animal suffering, out of which arise life-threatening diseases like the novel coronavirus. And they exist all over the world.
Health•13 min read
Perspective
VIDEO: How to Prevent the Next Pandemic
Plant-based campaigners Million Dollar Vegan explain the fundamental changes necessary to avoid the next pandemic. Experts warn that if we don’t act now, we may not have another chance to.
Health•1 min read
Explainer
Farmed Animals: The Exploitation of Animals on Factory Farms
Farmed animals represent an ever-growing number of animals that are raised, exploited, and slaughtered for fashion and food. These are animals who have few rights and zero freedom.
Food•23 min read
Reported
VIDEO: Berkeley Resident Opens Backyard to Rescued Chickens
Chickens are social animals–until we take their freedom away. They form groups, make friends, and help each other grow. Meet Hens of the Hills microsanctuary founder, Deirdre Duhan, and see…
Policy•2 min read
Explainer
Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Is It and How Does It Spread?
The latest pandemic COVID-19, is caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. How does it spread, how did it start, and what do you need to know?
Health•21 min read
Perspective
Earthling Ed: Media Bias Against Veganism?
In this video of his first podcast episode, the popular animal rights activist Earthling Ed, known for his Socratic debating style, takes a detailed look at some recent media attention…
Videos•1 min read
Reported
Whole Foods CEO: “I Cannot Account for Our Suppliers”
When asked about the sustainability standards about its meat suppliers – Tyson and Cargill specifically – Whole Foods CEO James Mackey said there isn’t much he can do. “I always think…
Food•1 min read
Perspective
Animal Matters: New Video Series with Glenn Greenwald
Animal Matters is a new video series featuring the Pulitzer winner Glenn Greenwald and Sentient Media's Grant Lingel. The series will discuss all matters related to animals, animal rights, factory…
Videos•1 min read
Explainer
The Western Diet: Processed Foods and Meats Are Killing Us
Over the years, the Western Diet has created numerous dangers for people who follow it. Unfortunately, many of those people don’t realize they’re harming their body or are unwilling to…
Diet•13 min read
Explainer
Vegan Weight Loss: Why Veganism Goes Beyond Just Your Diet
Healthy weight loss involves a well-balanced diet, plenty of exercise, and a true understanding of how your actions impact your health. That goes for vegans, too.
Diet•11 min read
Reported
Wait… Bees Can Count?
For centuries, animals’ capacity for human-like behavior went unnoticed. But animals are smarter than we think. Sharks like jazz and bees understand the number zero. Some of the most abstract…
Research•2 min read
Analysis
Vegans Are 15% Less Likely to Get Cancer
New research found that being vegetarian or vegan significantly lowers the risk of heart disease (by 25%) and cancer. It does not, however, come with a magically long life. One…
Diet•1 min read
Reported
Puffins Don’t Have Enough Food to Eat
If seawater temperatures in Iceland increase by just one degree, which it has since the last cold cycle between 1965-1995, the ability of each species to survive the winter changes,…
Climate•1 min read
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