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7 Tips for a More Sustainable Holiday Celebration

From plant-based eggnog to recycled wrapping paper, here are the best ways to curb your environmental impact.

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The Problem of Bycatch and How It Harms Marine Life, Explained

Commercial fishing decimates coral reefs and endangered species alike — but can it be stopped?

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Chickens Are Smart and Have Feelings, Contrary to ‘Bird Brain’ Stereotypes

Contrary to stereotypes, the science proves chickens are intelligent animals who suffer.

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What the Endangered Species Act Does, and Why It Matters

The Act is turning 50 this year — but how successful has it been at protecting endangered species?

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15 of the World’s Favorite Foods Could Disappear Because Of Climate Change

The impact of climate change — from floods and drought to extreme heat and cold — is ravaging farms across the world.

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How Long Cows Live — If They’re Actually Given the Chance

The record for the oldest living cow might surprise you.

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What Food Justice Is and Why It Matters, Explained

The food justice movement seeks to create a fair and sustainable food system.

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Meat Consumption Is Rising — But Not in the Way You Think

9 charts explain exactly how Americans consume meat.

A man eating a plant-based burger.

Plant-Based Meat: Healthy Option or Vegan Junk Food?

Plant-based meat comes in many forms, some healthier than others.

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Beef Tallow Is the Latest Skin Care Craze to hit TikTok

Read this before you slather your face with beef fat.

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What Fish Farming Really Means for the Environment, Animals and People

Despite the seafood industry’s claims, eating fish may not be as healthy or sustainable as consumers have been led to believe.

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5 Myths About Your Turkey Dinner

The real facts about this American tradition might surprise you.

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What Are Food Deserts and Why Do They Exist?

A key source of food injustice and insecurity in the United States, explained.

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This Scary Ingredient Might Be Lurking in Your Halloween Treats

Derived from boiled pig and cow tissue and bones, gelatin is an ingredient in some, but not all, Halloween candy.

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Overfishing Harms the Environment. Here’s How to Stop It.

How commercial fishing is destroying ecosystems around the world.

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5 Animals Who Grieve Just Like Humans

Magpies hold funerals and elephants travel to pay their respects.

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The Open Rescue Movement for Farm Animals, Explained

The tactic of rescuing injured farm animals has helped animal rights activists win more court cases and nab the media spotlight.

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Are Factory Farmed Chickens Just GMOs, Actually?

The meat industry breeds chickens to grow as fast as possible. Here’s how they do it.

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Amazon Deforestation — How Much of the Rainforest Is Left?

Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest is now at a six-year low, but factory farming continues to drive destruction.

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The Rise of Industrial Agriculture, Explained

Everything you ever wanted to know about intensive agriculture, and the efforts to make it more sustainable.

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Cosmetic Animal Testing Is Cruel – But There Are Alternatives

Animal testing is an outdated method of testing the safety of cosmetics. While many companies still rely on it, consumers are demanding cruelty-free alternatives.

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Pet Food’s Environmental Impact Can’t Be Ignored 

It’s time to talk about the substantial pawprint of our pets’ food.

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Pigs Are Intelligent and Clean Animals, Actually

Pigs suffer a bad reputation — but science shows they are smart, caring and even clean.

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How Wildfires Affect Animals, and What You Can Do About It

The increasing number of wildfires are devastating for wild animals, but they harm farm animals greatly too.

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What Monoculture Farming Is, and Why It Matters

Monoculture impacts our food system and environment — but most people have only a vague idea what it entails.

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The 30 Most Intelligent Animals in the World Might Surprise You

Ranging from huge to tiny, some of the smartest animals fly under the radar.

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The Pet Food Industry’s Future, from Plant-Based to Cultivated Meat

Contrary to popular belief, the pet food industry is not its own, separate part of the supply chain. It relies on leftover meat produced for human consumption.

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Animals Reveal Their Intelligence in Surprising Ways

There are many types of intelligence in the animal kingdom, but human bias might mean we underestimate just how smart many animals are.

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The Promises and Pitfalls of Regenerative Agriculture, Explained

Despite the massive amount of public and private funding flowing into regenerative agriculture, research shows it doesn’t live up to the climate hype. 

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What ‘Sentience’ Means, and Why the Concept Matters for Animals

The term means different things to different people, but here’s what you need to know.

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The Dog Meat Trade Is Still Legal in Some Countries – Here’s What You Need To Know

Here’s what you need to know about the dog meat industry, and the western hypocrisies about eating animals it reveals.

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Whale Hunting Still Exists in 3 Countries, but It Is Declining

Despite decreasing demand for whale meat and dwindling populations, the hunt for whales continues.

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What Farm Sanctuaries Do, and How to Support Them

Farm sanctuaries provide a second chance for animals used for food. Here’s what you need to know about these safe havens, and how to help them.

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15 Animals Who Help the Environment and How They Do It

Many animals contribute to the health of our ecosystem, but these 15 in particular are overachievers.

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The Clean Water Act Is Important — but a New Supreme Court Decision Limits It

A new ruling threatens the power of one of the most important environmental laws in the United States.

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Which Animals Are Most Affected by Climate Change, Explained

We’re nearing or have already arrived at the 6th Great Extinction — only this time, the crisis is manmade.

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Are Orcas Endangered? Some Are, and the Species Appears to Be Fighting Back

Commercial fishing threatens marine life — and it seems orcas are trying to do something about it.

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What Farm Subsidies Are and Why They Matter, Explained

Farm subsidies make meat and dairy much cheaper – but fruits and vegetables? Not so much. Here’s why.

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Are Zoos Good or Bad for Animals? The Argument, Explained

Debates about the ethics of zoos abound — but when it comes to animal welfare, there are certainly more cons than pros.

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How Bees Help the Environment and Humans

Why it’s crucial we protect these extremely helpful insects — and what’s at stake if we fail to do so.

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When Does Prop 12 Go Into Effect — and Will It Be Properly Enforced?

California’s Prop 12 faced industry opposition because it has huge implications for animal welfare. Now that it’s been upheld by the Supreme Court, here’s what’s next.

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Extreme Heat Is Deadly for Farm Animals — and Too Often, They Receive No Mercy

One ‘solution’ employed for overheated animals on factory farms? Mass suffocation.

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15 Plant-Based Meat Companies You Should Know

The plant-based food industry has exploded in recent years, with plant-based meats igniting the conversation about the future of food.

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What Sheep Farming Really Means For Animals and the Environment

Like many other forms of agriculture, sheep farming has become increasingly industrialized. Here’s what you need to know.

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Are Orcas Smart Enough to Plot Against Humans? Their Intelligence, Explained

A series of seemingly coordinated attacks against fishing vessels has the public paying attention to orcas. Here’s what you need to know about this remarkable species.

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The Animal Welfare Act Actually Doesn’t Protect Most Animals

Why are so many animals left out of the Animal Welfare Act? We explain the history of the law, and its shortcomings.

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What Is the Difference Between Animal Rights and Animal Welfare?

Animal welfare advocates and animal rights groups are sometimes at odds. In this explainer, we dig into where the two approaches diverge.

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Are Wagyu Cows Raised More Humanely Than Other Cows?

Wagyu beef is one of the most expensive — and consistently mislabeled — foods on the market. In this explainer, we look into what the “wagyu” label means for the c

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What Is Ultra-Processed Food and Why Is It Unhealthy?

Ultra-processed foods are designed to be addictively delicious. Just how unhealthy are they and what are the processed foods to avoid? We explain.

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What Are Right to Farm Laws?

Right to farm laws are increasingly used to protect industrial meat operations from answering for their air and water pollution.