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Recent heatwaves killed up to three million chickens in France alone
Record-breaking temperatures caused the death of millions of birds on French factory farms.
The cultivated venison that could end deer hunting for food
MyriaMeat's new slaughter-free venison could allow food companies to provide deer meat without hunting or harming wild populations.
Could Gen Z be the biggest champions of cultured meat?
The potential of the new food innovation is turning out to be the strongest among the younger generations.
Among heatwaves, majority of US public wants climate action
As record-breaking heatwaves sweep the US, new polling shows two-thirds of Americans are concerned about climate change, even as the Trump administration moves to expand fossil fuel production and promote animal-derived foods.
Tens of millions of animals are being transported on ships that aren't fit for purpose, report finds
Most of the world's 159 livestock carrier ships were not built for that purpose, and some are as old as 45 years, a new report has found.
Undercover video exposes salmon being clubbed to death at certified Maine fish farm
An undercover investigation at a Maine salmon farm has revealed workers clubbing fish to death and cutting them open while still alive, at a facility certified for meeting animal welfare standards.
Meatly begins work on the largest-ever cultivated meat facility in Europe
The new pilot facility in London is the latest milestone for Meatly, which became the first company in the world to sell cultivated meat as pet food.
Over half of US men think meat is masculine - but would ditch it for health
New research shows meat’s still tied to masculinity - but men could be inclined to drop it for their health.
Living near factory farms increases cancer risk, warns study
Research from Yale reveals that factory farms are a risk to human health in yet another way.
First pet-to-human bird flu case confirmed in the US
A study confirmed the first-ever transmission of H5N1 bird flu virus from a domestic cat to a human.
The slaughterhouse stories you weren't supposed to see
This month alone, multiple incidents reminded us why slaughterhouses should become a thing of the past.
US army's search for plant proteins
The military is looking for more plant-based proteins to add to soldiers' rations.
Billie Eilish's most controversial animal take just made it onto a Times Square billboard
The singer faced fierce backlash for saying you cannot love animals and eat meat, and now her message is plastered across one of the world's most famous screens.
New footage shows calves punched and kicked at California dairy farm
Workers were seen kicking calves and pulling them by the nose with pliers.
Hidden European empire behind tuna exposed in new report
A new report has found that a small number of European companies secretly control approximately 90% of the Indian Ocean's tuna fishing fleet, one of the world's most exploited fishing areas.
What the Farm Bill could mean for 55 billion animals
Every six years, Congress rewrites the rules for American farming. The bill currently moving through the House will decide the fate of greyhounds, pigs, and horses until 2032.
First meatpacking strike in decades as thousands of workers walk out
JBS-owned facility in Colorado sees mass walkout this month.
Another US state bans cultivated meat - while the UK prepares to welcome it on store shelves
South Dakota becomes the eighth state to introduce a ban - but lab-grown meat could be on sale in the UK in 2027.
New York court clears way for NYC foie gras ban to take effect
If New York City’s foie gras ban was implemented, nearly 1,000 restaurants would either pull foie gras from menus or face up to $2,000 in fines.
Plant-based meals will be guaranteed in Polish schools
Students will have access to vegan food after the Ministry of Health finalizes legislation.