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How JBS — the World’s Largest Meat Company — Avoids Paying Taxes
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Texas Banned Lab-Grown Meat. But Is the Trend a Real Threat to the Industry?
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Extreme Heat Has Animals Trapped in a Climate Doom Loop
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How Georgia Residents Hope to Protect Their River From an Industrial Poultry Farm
A proposed 60-house poultry operation near the Satilla River has locals alarmed about pollution, health risks and the future of their water.
Climate•8 min read
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Eating Just 10% Less Meat Could Help Protect Drinking Water
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