Elon Musk Claims Animal Farming Has No Environmental Impact — Here’s 8 Data-Backed FACTS That Proves Him Wrong
The global meat industry, a behemoth fueled by insatiable demand, casts a long shadow on our planet. Often, we overlook the invisible costs associated with food production, such as the vast amounts of water, land, and energy required to cultivate crops and raise livestock. From deforestation and water scarcity to climate change and biodiversity loss, …
UK Meat Production Sees Decline For First Time In A Decade
For the first time in more than a decade, the United Kingdom has witnessed a downturn in meat production, a phenomenon reflecting broader changes in agricultural practices and consumer preferences. According to new update of its regular report on agriculture, total meat production in 2023 decreased by 4.1% to 4.2 million tonnes. The report details, …
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Denmark Announces First-Ever Carbon Tax on Animal Agriculture
Denmark, a major exporter of pork and dairy, is set to be the first nation to implement a tax on livestock CO2 emissions starting in 2030, aiming to set a precedent for other countries. Initially proposed by experts in February, this tax supports Denmark’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70% from 1990 levels …
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Meat Giant Tyson Foods Released 87 Billion Gallons of Toxic Waste into U.S. Waters
Tyson Foods, the heavyweight champion of the U.S. meat industry, has been throwing its weight around in a less savory arena. According to a report by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), between 2018 and 2022, Tyson discharged 371 million pounds of pollutants, including nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, oil, and cyanide, into rivers, lakes, and wetlands …
Jeff Bezos Pledges $100 Million To Plant Based And Alternative Meat Research
Jeff Bezos, through his Bezos Earth Fund, has made a significant financial commitment of $100 million to support the development of alternative proteins and plant-based meat products. This financial commitment is part of a broader $1 billion effort aimed at transforming global food systems and reducing the environmental impact of food production. The initiative allocates …
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Faroe Islands’ Sea Red With Blood As Annual Whale Slaughter Begins
*Warning: this article contains images that some people may find distressing* Is it a ‘blood sport’ or a ‘humane and quick’ tradition? The annual whale hunt has commenced in the Faroe Islands, drawing sharp criticism from animal rights organizations and igniting a complex debate over cultural traditions. Each year, the remote Faroe Islands, nestled between …
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Out With The Chicken, In With…Hemp? How Farmers Are Switching From Animal Farming To Crops!
The evolving landscape of agriculture is witnessing a pivotal shift as an increasing number of farmers move away from traditional livestock farming to embrace more sustainable, environmentally friendly practices. This transformation is not only crucial for ethical farming but also plays a vital role in combating climate change. Mike Weaver, who previously raised chickens under …
Celebrities offer £1M to Prince William to add plant-based category in Earthshot Prize
Open Letter calls for inclusion of “Advance a Plant-Based Food System” category to tackle climate crisis Renowned celebrities and vegan organization GenV have joined forces to advocate for the inclusion of an “Advance a Plant-Based Food System” category in the prestigious Earthshot Prize. Launched in 2020 by Prince William and the iconic naturalist David Attenborough, …
Scientists warn of angrier sharks as oceans reach record temperature
The sea surface temperatures have reached an average of 20.96C – beating the earlier highest of 20.95C recorded in 2016. Scientists warn that sharks may become more aggressive as a result of the world’s oceans warming at an alarming rate. According to Copernicus, the EU’s weather service, the sea surface temperatures have reached an average …
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Daryl Hannah’s hoax plastic-free Barbie ad highlights famous doll’s environmental impact
“Barbie has changed in many ways since I was a girl, but under the surface, she’s still toxic.” To make the most of Barbie’s phenomenal success and the ensuing mania “Splash” star Daryl Hannah helped carry out an elaborate environmental hoax against toy company Mattel. The 62-year-old was featured in an ad announcing Mattel’s new …
The COP28 climate summit will finally’ serve mostly vegan food’, UN confirms
“My team has been working to ensure the availability of plant-based food options that are affordable, nutritious, and locally and regionally sourced, with clear emissions labeling.” This year, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) will prioritize plant-based food options, a move happening for the first time in its history. COP28 is scheduled to be …
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Greta Thunberg uses viral Barbie trend to protest new oil and gas project
The proposed Rosebank project, if approved, is expected to produce up to 500 million barrels of oil with a consequent catastrophic impact on the environment. Climate activist Greta Thunberg has used a viral Barbie trend to protest the development of Rosebank’s oil and gas field. The proposed Rosebank project, if approved, is expected to produce …
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