20% of the US population produces 46% of food-based emissions
A monumental new study demonstrates that one-fifth of the American population is responsible for nearly half of...
USDA withdraws Obama-era animal welfare standards for organic meat, eggs and dairy
The United States Department of Agriculture has officially withdrawn an Obama-era rule that would have established...
Turkey poop could offer a potent alternative to coal
Turkeys don't just offer fuel on a Thanksgiving plate. Two Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers found...
INFOGRAPHIC: The True Environmental Cost of Eating Meat
Do you know the real cost of a steak? We're not talking about the dollars that people shell out to buy one, but...
Why, exactly, are chickens wearing sweaters?
We've knit mittens for koalasand put shoes on our dogs, but the question remains, what about the chickens? Do our...
California chefs face death threats for foie gras dishes
California chefs are facing death threats after a federal judge overturned a law stating that foie gras must be...
Cattle are the World's Top Greenhouse Gas Emitters Among Livestock, Study Finds
If you want to dramatically reduce your carbon footprint, you might want to start with your dinner plate. A new...
USDA Whistleblowers Warn of Chemical Hazards in Poultry Plants
Recently, states such as New York, Montana, North Dakota, Kansas, Iowa and Missouri have passed laws that seek...
