Explainer
Antibiotics in Chicken and Other Animals Is a Big Public Health Risk
Consumers should be wary of “antibiotic-free” claims on meat.
Health•8 min read
Tracy Keeling
Tracy is an environmental journalist based near London, UK. Her background is in creative writing, and she's currently a staff writer at The Canary and freelances elsewhere.
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Explainer
18 Simple Climate Change Actions You Can Take Today
The climate crisis can feel overwhelming. Here are 18 science-backed actions you can take to make a difference.
Climate•9 min read
Explainer
How Long Cows Live — If They’re Actually Given the Chance
The record for the oldest living cow might surprise you.
Research•9 min read
Explainer
Plant-Based Meat: Healthy Option or Vegan Junk Food?
Plant-based meat comes in many forms, some healthier than others.
Food•8 min read
Analysis
Elephants Thrive in Sanctuaries Over Zoos, Research Shows
An increasing number of zoos across the world are allowing their elephants to retire to sanctuaries.
Entertainment•7 min read
Analysis
Overfishing Urgently Needs Reeling in to Cope With Climate Change
Researchers say officials must do more to curb overfishing, including curtailing industrial fishing to protect marine life.
Climate•6 min read
Perspective
Happy the Elephant’s Case Offers Hope for Animal Rights
While Happy remains behind bars, the elephant's legal team says the case represents a paradigm shift in the way humans grant legal rights to animals.
Law & Justice•6 min read
Perspective
Sixth Great Extinction Isn’t Getting the Attention It Deserves
The climate and biodiversity crises are equally important and entirely interconnected. But experts say the media isn't giving biodiversity the attention it deserves.
Climate•6 min read
Analysis
Meat Industry Relies on ‘Powerful Voice’ to Cover Up Climate Impact
A first-of-a-kind study looked into the UK meat industry. It found that the industry relies on misinformation to cover up its harmful impacts.
Food•4 min read
Reported
New Food Strategy Could Be ‘Massive Win’ for UK Farmers and Animals
A new national strategy hopes to modernize the UK's food system by encouraging animal farmers to transition to more sustainable farming methods.
Food•5 min read
Reported
Experts Say Dairy Farming Is ‘Hardly Natural’. The Industry Doesn’t Agree.
The dairy industry will say almost anything, and we mean anything, to protect its image. Experts say this time it has gone too far.
Food•5 min read
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