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Meat Consumption Raises Mortality Rates, Analysis of More than 1. 5 million People Finds
A review of large-scale studies involving more than 1.5 million people found all-cause mortality is higher for those who eat meat, particularly red or processed meat, on a daily basis. Conducted by physicians from Mayo Clinic in Arizona, “Is Meat … Continue reading
Canada’s Largest Grocers Going Cage Free
Today the Retail Council of Canada announced its commitment to improving animal welfare by pledging that 100 percent of eggs sold in its member stores will be cage-free by 2025. The policy affects all Retail Council of Canada grocery members, … Continue reading
Penguin Swims 5,000 Miles Every Year for Reunion With the Man who Saved his Life
Today’s most heartwarming story is brought to you from a beach in Brazil. It’s the story of a South American Magellanic penguin who swims 5,000 miles each year to be reunited with the man who saved his life. Retired bricklayer and … Continue reading
20 Animal Cruelty Charges Filed Against Canada’s Largest Dairy Farm
Earlier today, a total of 20 animal cruelty charges were filed against the owners of Chilliwack Cattle Sales—the largest dairy factory farm in the country—and seven workers. These landmark charges stem from an investigation by Mercy For Animals in May … Continue reading
Meat Industry Wastes One-Third of Drinkable Water While 4 Billion Don’t Have Enough
A new study has found that approximately two-thirds of the global population faces severe water scarcity for at least one month each year. This totals 4 billion people without a reliable source of fresh water. In addition to climate change … Continue reading
Decline of Species That Pollinate Poses a Threat to Global Food Supply, Report Warns
The birds and the bees need help. Also, the butterflies, moths, wasps, beetles and bats. Without an international effort, a new report warns, increasing numbers of species that promote the growth of hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of food … Continue reading
Tyson Dumps Over 6X More Pollution Into Waterways Than Exxon
According to a new report by Environment America, Tyson, one of the largest meat producers in the world, is responsible for dumping more toxic pollution into our waterways than companies like ExxonMobil and Dow Chemical: “Tyson Foods, Inc. or its subsidiaries … Continue reading
