Factory farms aren’t just cruel — they’re the world’s biggest food-wasters. According to a new report from Compassion in World Farming, industrial animal agriculture squanders more edible grain than any other form of food waste — fueling deforestation, hunger, and a climate crisis we can’t afford to ignore. The report found that factory farms waste 766 […]

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A young elephant seal was languishing on a beach in California with a plastic packing strip secured tightly around her neck, according to news. She was emaciated, likely because the plastic made it difficult to forage. It appeared to be killing her slowly. Rescuers carefully approached, sedated her, and cut the strip from her neck. Her scars […]

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A new study projects that by 2070, habitat sharing between humans and animals will increase on almost 57% of Earth’s land and decrease on less than 12%. While climate change is a contributing factor, the growth of human populations is the primary cause of the spike, according to the study’s authors. Scientists from University of […]

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Research into the environmental impact of raising cows for people’s food may have been sabotaged — and animal agriculture’s contribution to climate change drastically underreported — following pressure from meat and dairy lobbyists, according to a new investigation from The Guardian. The UK-based news outlet interviewed 20 former and current officials with the UN Food and Agriculture […]

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has declared 21 species extinct, with birds, a bat, and several species of mussels included in the list of species now believed to be gone forever. Eight types of Hawaiian honeycreeper birds, the Bachman’s warbler, and the Mariana fruit bat of Guam are among those in the list […]

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In today’s world of mass-produced, cheaply-made products, it’s more important than ever that people who care about animals and the planet take the time to make informed decisions about what they’re choosing to support. Many commonly used and accepted products — from moisturizers and sunscreens to fertilizers and cell phones — can hurt animals and the […]

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A majority of Americans believe factory farming puts profits over the welfare of animals, people, and the planet, according to a recent poll released by Compassion in World Farming – USA (CIWF). The survey by YouGov targeted both an American and an international audience, asking key questions about factory farming to 14,552 people in Brazil, […]

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A coalition of 51 environmental and community advocacy groups is demanding more oversight of Large Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs). Their argument: untreated animal waste from industrial animal agriculture has polluted nearby waterways, harming the health of local communities and wildlife. The coalition’s petition targets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — the agency in […]

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Antarctica’s emperor penguins facing extinction because of climate change have prompted U.S. wildlife authorities to classify the flightless sea birds as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Global warming is destroying the penguins’ habitat along the continental coastline. Of particular concern is the projected negative effect warming temperatures will have on the […]

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An endangered sperm whale beached and died off the Florida Keys had a full stomach of human-created plastic pollution, which likely led to his death, according to a necropsy report. The 47-foot male landed in Mud Key, about 15 miles northeast of Key West, in May.  Biologists who conducted the animal’s autopsy reported a mass […]

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To celebrate National Cancer Prevention Month, international animal welfare nonprofit The Humane League is offering two free, downloadable plant-based cookbooks to raise awareness about the cancer-preventing benefits of a plant-based diet. The Comforting Chickenless Cookbook contains six mouthwatering recipes using mostly simple and accessible ingredients for culinary adventurers to create everything from vegan fried “chicken,” tikka […]

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If you asked arboreal adventurer Meg Lowman for advice, she might tell you, “Always carry a headlamp” or “Wear a vest with lots of pockets.” She also might advise you to stop buying products containing palm oil, the demand for which is wiping out life-saving rainforests in Indonesia and Malaysia, or to start speaking up […]

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More than 100 interfaith leaders and conservation organizations have urged COP26 officials to endorse veganism as the most sure-fire way to avert severe climate catastrophes for future generations.  That call to action includes endorsing the Plant-Based Treaty, which aims to halt environmental degradation caused by animal agriculture and shift people instead to sustainable, plant-based diets. […]

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UPDATE (10/13/21): California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed the California Deforestation-Free Procurement Act — legislation that passed the Senate with a 30-8 vote last month and would have required companies with forest products, such as palm oil and paper and pulp, to maintain a “No Deforestation, No Peat, and No Exploitation Policy.” While paper and wood manufacturers […]

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When Eduardo Gonçalves — a renowned campaigner and investigative journalist — heard about the brutal killing of elephants in Botswana for “trophies,” he resolved to take action and make a change. He wrote a book, exposing the powerful and affluent network of people who kill exotic animals as part of the brutal blood “sport.”  Then […]

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The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) will soon deliver nearly 3 million gallons of life-saving water to some of the state’s most vulnerable residents — herds of elk, bighorn sheep, bison, and other animals — as already severe drought conditions intensify. The department plans to carry the unprecedented amount of water this year to […]

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Over 50 years ago, cheetahs went extinct in India due to hunting, habitat loss, and predators. Now, a project hopes to bring them back to the country for the first time since they disappeared. Eight cheetahs — five males and three females — soon will make the more than 5,000 mile journey from South Africa […]

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