Spotlight On a Cannery Trying to Revive A Dormant Fishing Tradition
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Your Dog’s Food Probably Comes From a Factory Farm. Meet Some Folks Who Want to Change That
The pet food industry traditionally relies on factory farm byproducts for its ingredients, a practice the industry touts as more sustainable as it produces less waste and cheaper food. But dog owners distrust this mysterious supply chain.
New York is Suing One of the Country’s Largest Meat Processors for Greenwashing
JBS is facing a lawsuit for making false climate claims. Here’s why that’s a big deal.
Inside Florida’s Ban on Lab-Grown Meat
The recent move to criminalize cultivated protein has more to do with politics than science.
How Much Do You Really Need to Worry About Bird Flu?
Answer: not that much, but more than you might think.
Rats With Wings, Vaccines, And New Breed—2024’s Solutions to the Bird Flu Crisis
Bird flu has held the poultry industry in its clutches since 2022. If the industry won’t change, the consumers will.
Opinion: Bird Flu is a Problem. The Way We Deal With it is Cruel
Not only have we not learned enough from past outbreaks of avian influenza, but we still don’t have humane ways to cull infected flocks. With bird flu outbreaks still a large concern for producers, we need to find a better way to deal with them.
On the Ground with Initiatives Responding to PFAS
Researchers and advocates around the world are looking for ways to help address the PFAS problem. Here is a quick look at some of these projects in their various stages of development.
Meet the Pecan Farmer Who Wants to Change the Plant-Based Milk Scene
Pecans, although not as widely grown as other nuts, make a delicious milk alternative. One farmer wants the world to try them.
