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Vol. 2026Plant-based living for people, animals, and the planet.Aug 14

Aquaculture Crowding vs Local Fish Welfare: A Global Data Comparison 2026

New data reveals how stocking densities in global aquaculture vary by region and why local fish welfare standards often lag behind industrial claims.

4 min read

Plant-Based

Tempeh Fermentation at Home: A Win for Animals and Ecosystems in 2024

Hands kneading homemade seitan dough, showcasing homemade seitan techniques for optimal texture.

Plant-Based

Homemade Seitan Techniques: Strong, Moderate, or Weak Evidence Ranking in 2024?

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Plant-Based

Before-and-After: Vegan Sheet-Pan Dinners for Climate-Conscious Spenders, 2024

4 min read

Factory Farming

The Environmental Impact of Factory Farming: A Science-Backed Guide

9 min read

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A calf's face through narrow bars, illustrating the confinement of veal crates in industrial agriculture.

Factory Farming

Veal Crates: Examining Consumer Label Reality in US Regulation, 2024

Despite bans in multiple states, understanding US consumer label realities for veal crates remains crucial for ethical shopping decisions.

4 min read

A captive elephant used in wildlife petting tourism, with a saddle for rides.

Animal Rights

The Case Against Wildlife 'Petting' Tourism: Sacred Traditions or Exploitation? 2024

Wildlife 'petting' tourism, despite links to cultural or religious traditions, often masks animal exploitation and undermines conservation efforts, demanding ethical scrutiny.

5 min read

Close-up of legal documents highlighting dairy marketing investigation in Europe, regulatory text visible.

Nutrition & Health

Uncovering Dairy Marketing 'Legal Loopholes' in Europe: A 2024 Investigation

An undercover investigation reveals how dairy marketing exploits legal grey areas in Europe to promote products, challenging independent nutrition science.

4 min read

Golden oat fields at sunrise, symbolizing the transition to sustainable farming for easy vegan breakfasts.

Plant-Based

Our Dairy Farm to Oat Field: Easy Vegan Breakfasts and Eliminating Common Mistakes 2024

Transitioning from dairy farming to oat cultivation taught us that creating easy vegan breakfasts requires strategic planning and careful ingredient choices to avoid pitfalls.

4 min read

Auditor checking a 'no antibiotics ever' claim form inside a modern barn for transparent antibiotic-free farm practices.

Factory Farming

Auditing 'No Antibiotics Ever' Claims: A Professional's Guide for 2024

For busy professionals, understanding the landscape of audited 'no antibiotics ever' (NAE) claims in animal agriculture is critical for informed sourcing and transparency, impacting ethical considerations and consumer trust.

4 min read

Sustainable chicken farm in a dry region, illustrating alternatives to fast-growth chicken genetics.

Factory Farming

Fast-Growth Chicken Genetics vs. Sustainable Rearing in Drought Regions 2024

Comparing fast-growth chicken genetics with sustainable rearing practices reveals vastly different environmental impacts and welfare outcomes, especially in drought-prone regions.

4 min read

Aerial view of an overcrowded chicken farm illustrating high broiler stocking density in a parched, drought-prone agricultural area.

Animal Rights

Broiler Stocking Density: Corporate Accountability for Drough-Prone Regions in 2024

Our scorecard evaluates major food brands on their broiler stocking density practices, especially in resource-scarce, drought-prone regions, revealing critical gaps in corporate accountability.

4 min read

Infographic comparing train vs plane emissions with a factory farm in the distance, highlighting the need for sustainable travel.

Sustainable Living

Train vs. Plane Emissions in Europe: An Activist Toolkit for Animal Welfare 2024

This activist toolkit outlines strategies to campaign for shifting European transport away from high-emission planes to lower-emission trains, explicitly linking this to the severe climate impact of industrial animal agriculture.

4 min read

A hen's eye looking through cage wires, illustrating battery hen conditions in modern egg farms.

Factory Farming

5 Battery Hen Myths Debunked: Conditions Beyond the Cage in 2024

Forced housing of laying hens still exists, but modern battery hen systems often employ new forms of confinement and neglect, challenging common perceptions.

4 min read

A volunteer engaged in Trap-Neuter-Return for community cats against an Andean mountain backdrop, showcasing dedication.

Animal Rights

Community Cats in the Andes: Scaling TNR in Mountainous Terrain, 2024

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs for community cats in the Andean context present unique logistical and cultural challenges, requiring tailored, community-led strategies.

4 min read

A symbolic image representing bullfighting bans and the shift towards animal welfare in Europe.

Animal Rights

Unmasking Bullfighting's Cruelty: Bans and Animal Welfare Across Europe in 2024

Across Europe, bullfighting bans reflect evolving ethical standards concerning animal cruelty, public safety, and cultural heritage debates.

4 min read

Diverse range of sustainable menstrual products including a menstrual cup and reusable pads, on a light background.

Sustainable Living

A Brief History of Sustainable Menstrual Products: 2024 Milestones

The evolution of sustainable menstrual products reveals a journey from improvisational methods to sophisticated, eco-conscious alternatives, reshaping menstrual care.

4 min read