Most emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic, and a large share of global antibiotic use goes to farmed animals. This hub follows avian influenza, AMR surveillance and biosecurity policy.
Discovering the hidden dangers of wool production and the youth-led movement pushing for change, 2024
By Alexandra Hart, London · 4 min read
A practical guide for BIPOC and low-income travellers navigating processed plant-based foods by decoding nutrition labels with a focus on sodium, added sugar, and fibre.
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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.
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Comparing fast-growth chicken genetics with sustainable rearing practices reveals vastly different environmental impacts and welfare outcomes, especially in drought-prone regions.
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Forced housing of laying hens still exists, but modern battery hen systems often employ new forms of confinement and neglect, challenging common perceptions.
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Discover the shocking reality of castration without pain relief in factory farming, and what you can do to help on World Farm Animals Day, 2024.
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Exploring the nuances of battery cages through the lens of religious and cultural traditions, featuring kosher, halal, jhatka, and Jain practices, and their response to shareholder pressure.
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The IARC's red meat and cancer linkage sparks debate. We decode the report for Southeast Asia in 2024.
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Unveiling the truth behind regenerative beef claims: A comparison of leading audits and certifications in 2024
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This manifesto examines how slaughterhouse worker conditions expose the intersection of labor exploitation and racial injustice in industrial animal agriculture.
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A science-backed teardown of horse slaughter myths and welfare realities, tailored for remote workers and digital nomads seeking ethical clarity.
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Emissions, water pollution, land use and deforestation — what the peer-reviewed evidence says about industrial animal agriculture, and what actually reduces the damage.
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Farmed salmon, a staple in Nordic diets, presents complex welfare challenges and nutritional considerations, especially concerning iron deficiency anemia on vegan diets.
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Discover how school and hospital procurement reforms are ending gestation crate use, inspiring ethical travel choices focused on animal welfare.
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Despite bans in multiple states, understanding US consumer label realities for veal crates remains crucial for ethical shopping decisions.
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An undercover investigation reveals how dairy marketing exploits legal grey areas in Europe to promote products, challenging independent nutrition science.
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A scientific look at vegan protein requirements, dispelling common myths and providing evidence-based guidelines for calculating your personal plant-based protein intake.
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As plant-based eating becomes mainstream, a new challenge emerges: ensuring the bioavailability of crucial micronutrients that go far beyond the usual suspects like B12 and iron.
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Beyond the slaughterhouse walls lies an unseen crisis: a daily deluge of highly concentrated wastewater overwhelming local ecosystems, sidestepping regulations, and threatening community water sources.
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