by Haafizah | Jan 30, 2023 | AnimalAgri, ClimateChange, GoodNews
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will study whether to toughen regulation of livestock farms that release manure and other pollutants into waterways. Waste and pollution from the farming of animals for food is worsening the environmental crisis. How can policy...
by Haafizah | Jan 30, 2023 | GoodNews
As demand for kosher meat products rises globally, a certified kosher cultivated meat brand could inspire more sustainable consumer choices. Cultivated meat startup Aleph Farms has achieved an industry first. Jewish people who observe kosher rules — only eating food...
by Haafizah | Jan 30, 2023 | AnimalAgri, GoodNews
Undercover footage from a pig slaughterhouse in California shows the true extent of brutality and questions the claim of “ethical meat”. A volunteer investigation with Direct Action Everywhere obtained horrifying and heartbreaking...
by Haafizah | Jan 28, 2023 | GoodNews, VegansInNews
Actor Joaquin Phoenix was one of the protestors who helped to get the Farmer John Slaughterhouse shut down. Award-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix recently commented on the closing of Farmer John Slaughterhouse in LA where he regularly attends vigils with other animal...
by Haafizah | Jan 26, 2023 | GoodNews, HealthyLiving
Various studies conducted around the world suggest that sustainability messaging on menus is key to persuading diners to opt for low-carbon plant-based meals. Multiple studies from around the world agree: sustainability messaging on menus is successful in getting more...
by Haafizah | Jan 25, 2023 | AnimalAgri, GoodNews
Edinburgh is the first European capital city to sign the Plant-Based Treaty and climate advocates hope this will put pressure on others to follow. Scotland’s capital city Edinburgh is taking a major step in its fight to mitigate the climate crisis by endorsing the...
by Haafizah | Jan 25, 2023 | ClimateChange, GoodNews
As the world comes to terms with the severity of the climate crisis, these companies are looking in the direction of sustainability for our planet. Although the new year just started, we’re already facing a looming deadline. We have until the end of this...
by Haafizah | Jan 25, 2023 | GoodNews
Emirates is now offering their passengers a wider range of plant-based meal options thanks to a whopping 154% increase in demand for vegan dishes. In conjunction with the growing phenomenon of ‘Veganuary,’ Emirates has reported a massive rise in the uptake...
by Haafizah | Jan 25, 2023 | Blogs, ClimateChange
The fossil fuel industry would like us to believe that we cannot live without the oil and gas which is leading us towards human extinction. Toward the end of 2022, I was a panelist at a session on climate change held by a major scientific society. Near the end of the...
by Haafizah | Jan 24, 2023 | AnimalAgri, Blogs, ClimateChange
The animal agriculture industry may be facing changes soon as public sentiment and the law begin to demand better animal rights. Recent calls for more awareness about the cruelty behind livestock exportation in addition to a proposed law obliging farmers to address...
