by Haafizah | Jun 26, 2024 | AnimalAgri, HealthyLiving
While the public health risk of bird flu is still low, there’s no assurance that this will always be the case. Here’s what you need to know about bird flu and human health. Bird flu has been making a comeback, with multiple strains detected in multiple people across...
by Haafizah | Jun 25, 2024 | ClimateChange, GoodNews
Scientists are concerned about a dangerous cycle where wildfires contribute to more global heating, which in turn leads to additional wildfires. Scientists warn of ‘scary’ feedback loop in which fires create more heating, which causes more fires worldwide The climate...
by Haafizah | Jun 25, 2024 | GoodNews, HealthyLiving
UK doctors are urging the government to retract the ‘Let’s Eat Balanced’ campaign, which promotes meat and dairy despite conflicting scientific evidence. Doctors are calling on the government to retract the ‘Let’s Eat Balanced’ campaign, which was funded by a...
by Rachel | Jun 24, 2024 | AnimalAgri, GoodNews
The aquaculture industry must phase out pen-net pen salmon farming along British Columbia’s coastline over the next five years. The aquaculture industry must phase out pen-net pen salmon farming – large marine cages often containing hundreds of thousands of fish –...
by Rachel | Jun 24, 2024 | HealthyLiving
Even the best choices for our health come with challenges! Here are some detox symptoms you can expect when switching to a vegan diet and how to deal with them. Making the choice to switch to a plant-based diet (or better yet, a plant-based diet emphasizing whole...
by Haafizah | Jun 24, 2024 | GoodNews
Thailand has joined the list of countries proposing a ban on using meat and dairy-style names for plant-based food products. The country’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created draft regulations which, if passed, could cause plant-based meat and cheese...
by Rachel | Jun 20, 2024 | AnimalAgri, Blogs, GoodNews
Animal agriculture thrives in secrecy, but barn fires are bringing its reality to our front doors as yet another reminder of the horrific cruelty inherent in the industry. In the last two weeks, barn fires have ravaged two animal farms. One fire, at an Illinois egg...
by Rachel | Jun 20, 2024 | AnimalAgri, GoodNews
The Humane Society allege that JBS and its subsidiary, Pilgrim’s Pride, have been misleading investors about their animal welfare practices and their environmental impact. A significant complaint has been filed by the Humane Society with the U.S. Securities and...
by Haafizah | Jun 19, 2024 | GoodNews
McDonald’s is testing a new vegan ice cream line in select UK locations, with a nationwide launch possible in 2025 if the trial proves successful. Another vegan McFlurry is here – sort of. McDonald’s has just launched the Scoop, a dairy-free ice cream range certified...
by Rachel | Jun 19, 2024 | AnimalAgri, Blogs
As it celebrates its 200th birthday, the RSPCA has lost its way – and is helping endorse indefensible abuse in factory farms. How does it happen? How does an organisation end up doing the opposite of what it was established to do? This month marks the 200th...
