A new study lends scientific support to the intuitive idea that anthropomorphism of non-human animals increases our empathy towards them, and may help to reduce meat consumption. READ MORE
Our Faunalytics Index for October 2018 looks at koala conservation, shelter dogs, the use of animals in science, the opinions of Brazilians on animal sentience and much more. READ MORE
In this survey from 2013, initial strong feelings of disgust and perception of cultured meat as “unnatural” were followed by acknowledgement of the benefits to society that cultured meat can [...] READ MORE
How many animals are killed every year for food in the U.S., and worldwide? If you have no idea, you are not alone: people are still finding these numbers hard [...] READ MORE
New veg products… veg options in restaurants… celebrities going veg… The number of vegetarians and vegans is certainly growing. Or is it? READ MORE
Veg*nism appears to be in stasis in the U.S., and the latest Gallup poll is a good reminder to look at the big picture rather than individual victories. READ MORE
It's not just forests that matter when it comes to absorbing carbon in our atmosphere. Other vegetation may store nearly half our carbon emissions. READ MORE
Interest in eating less meat is on the rise, but making plant-based food that’s appealing to newly veg-curious folks, reducetarians, or flexitarians is not as simple as it seems. READ MORE
A new study seeks to draw a more direct relationship between improved diet and improved symptoms in adults with major depression. READ MORE
