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In this course, you’ll learn everything from how to create a personal brand on social media to how to use platforms to create change in the animal protection movement.
Policy•2 min read
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Methane stays in the atmosphere for around 12 years, which can make it a tricky gas to calculate.
Big Meat•4 min read
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The carnivore diet has taken the world by storm. But what is this diet and is it healthy?
Diet•8 min read
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U.S. cattle feedlots house over 13 million cattle annually, maximizing growth before slaughter.
Food•9 min read
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More than 21,000 factory farms raise and slaughter billions of livestock animals each year in the U.S.
Food•4 min read
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Each year, over a trillion insects are farmed for human consumption.
Farms•10 min read
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Here are 12 of the most effective ways to fix climate change. Everyone can help.
Climate•6 min read
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Methane is responsible for 30 percent of global warming since pre-industrial times. Emissions sources include natural gas, landfills and cattle farming.
Climate•9 min read
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Want to follow a sustainable diet? These 4 organizations each have their own definition, yet they all point towards eating more plants and less meat.
Diet•5 min read
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Dairy farming is the practice of raising animals such as cows, goats and buffalo to produce milk for human consumption.
Food•8 min read
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Vaccines, medications and cosmetics rely on animal testing even though the process is cruel, unreliable and often inaccurate.
Research•10 min read
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If you're looking to try a vegan diet, read this guide first.
Health•14 min read
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Over the last few centuries, human activity has caused land use change on an unnatural scale.
Climate•8 min read
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In this explainer, we answer the question what is veal?
Food•11 min read
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Speciesism is the idea that only humans are worthy of moral consideration.
Science•9 min read
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A breakdown of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by state, sector, year and type of gas.
Climate•9 min read
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Oyster farming produces few greenhouse gas emissions but that doesn't mean it's good for the planet.
Fisheries & Aquaculture•7 min read
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In 2015, more than 100 million metric tons of fish were produced from aquaculture operations.
Fisheries & Aquaculture•7 min read
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Fish and other marine life are farmed in the billions, in the water-based equivalent of factory farming seen on land.
Fisheries & Aquaculture•8 min read
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Communities around the world have raised and captured shrimp for centuries. Recent decades and growing demand have given rise to intensive shrimp farming.
Fisheries & Aquaculture•8 min read
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70 percent of the world's salmon comes from farmed fish operations.
Fisheries & Aquaculture•8 min read
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Mariculture refers to the farming of fish, plants and other animals in salt water for human consumption.
Fisheries & Aquaculture•8 min read
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Animal agriculture is responsible for 16.5 percent of all global greenhouse emissions.
Climate•7 min read
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The global commercial fishing industry is valued at $150 billion per year. Here's why it's wrecking the planet.
Fisheries & Aquaculture•12 min read
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The vast majority of farmed animals are raised on crowded factory farms that cause climate emissions and environmental pollution.
Food•11 min read
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The amount of turkey meat consumed has increased 104 percent since 1970 — virtually all sourced from animals raised on factory farms.
Food•8 min read
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Egg production is far from the idyllic image of a mother hen sitting atop her nest. Big Ag has corrupted the process, creating cheap eggs at the expense of billions…
Food•10 min read
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Is anything at McDonald's vegan? This guide has answers.
Diet•5 min read
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Over 1.5 million cattle graze on public lands to the detriment of biodiversity — wiping out native wildlife and destabilizing ecosystems.
Climate•12 min read
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Wondering which alcoholic drinks are vegan? This guide can help.
Health•6 min read
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A growing number of vegan bodybuilders prove you can meet the body's protein requirements without meat.
Diet•8 min read
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Honey is largely produced by bees living in manmade hives that are very different from their natural habitats.
Health•6 min read
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Though bullfighting is often portrayed as a fair fight between man and animal, the bull experiences stress, physical pain and, ultimately, death.
Culture•8 min read
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Jell-O is made from gelatin, an ingredient that comes from the bones, skin and connective tissues of farmed animals.
Health•7 min read
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Increasing adoption of vegan diets and curbing food waste are two powerful ways to combat world hunger
Diet•8 min read
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Despite what you may have read in a few viral Twitter threads, animal leather is not more sustainable than vegan leather.
Big Meat•7 min read
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The global animal agriculture industry rakes in billions of dollars while putting the environment and human health at risk.
Food•18 min read
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A new study found chickens are playful creatures who run, jump, wrestle and play with toys.
Science•4 min read
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There are many different versions of vegetarianism, and a wide range of benefits from adopting a more plant-rich diet.
Diet•8 min read
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The global dairy industry is responsible for rising rates of water and air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and degraded farmland.
Big Meat•7 min read
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Is Costco’s chicken healthy? The wholesaler’s practices aren’t good for chickens or the workers who raise these birds, and there are plenty of healthy plant-based alternatives to choose instead.
Diet•6 min read
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Despite the persistent myth that goat milk is healthier and more ethically farmed, dairy goats experience the same factory farm conditions as cattle.
Health•8 min read
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Sentient Media is launching a new $10,000 fund and training program to support journalists in the Midwest who report on environmental and agricultural issues.
Climate•2 min read
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Intensive farming may have made cashmere more affordable, but overgrazing has also led to widespread environmental damage and animal suffering.
Big Meat•8 min read
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An animal sanctuary is a facility where animals are brought to live and be protected for the rest of their lives.
Policy•1 min read
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Processed meats are a regular part of the American diet but eating them could be be risky for your health.
Health•8 min read
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Hunting is defined as the act of chasing another animal to kill, typically with a gun. Eight states have banned wildlife killing contests.
Culture•8 min read
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In Sentient Media's monthly video series, host Jasmine Leyva shares the top stories in food, animals and the environment in 60 seconds.
Month in a Minute•6 min read
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Dogs who participate in the Iditarod sled race experience illness, injury and, in some cases, death.
Culture•9 min read
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Is it healthy to eat eggs every day? People may avoid eating eggs due to health concerns, allergies or ethical considerations.
Diet•6 min read
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