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How Factory Farm Air Pollution Can Spread Dangerous Bacteria
Factory farm dust can spread E. coli and could have sparked a large food poisoning outbreak in 2018, a new study shows.
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The Words We Use To Talk About Nature Are Disappearing. Here’s Why That Matters.
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Raising Slower Growing Chickens Could Reduce Their Suffering for a Lower Cost Than You Might Think
Research•6 min read
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More Data From Farms Could Help Scientists Better Track Avian Flu, but Privacy Concerns Stand in the Way
Research•12 min read
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Satellite Research Shows Factory Farm Hotspots as Federal Court Tosses Emissions Lawsuit
New research shows roughly a quarter of the nation’s large cattle, dairy and hog farms are located in just 30 U.S. counties.
Research•6 min read
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How Blended Burgers and Nuggets Could Entice Consumers to Cut Down on Meat
Breakthroughs•6 min read
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