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Environment

Aug 17 2026 | Meghann Cant

Who Really Profits From Wisconsin’s Factory Farm Expansion?

This advocacy guide reveals the financial machinery behind factory farm expansion in the state of Wisconsin, and how communities can fight back. READ MORE

Jul 31 2026 | Jennifer Rao

Industrial Chicken Farming Impacts Ethnic Minorities In Vietnam

Industrial chicken production is expanding in Northern Vietnam, putting pressure on small-scale farms run by ethnic minority women who raise heritage breeds and rely on shared indigenous knowledge. READ MORE

Jul 28 2026 | Jennifer Rao

City Rat Numbers Are Rising With The Climate

Researchers tracked rat populations in 16 cities worldwide and found that long-term temperature increases, urbanization, and denser human populations are driving rat numbers up. READ MORE

Jul 10 2026 | Meghann Cant

How Cities Can Better Protect Urban Wild Animals

This policy brief argues that local governments already have many of the tools at hand to make human-wildlife conflict management more humane, and that doing so can benefit humans and wild animals alike. READ MORE

Jun 29 2026 | Dan Neilson

Unsustainable Promises: Greenwashing In The Meat And Dairy Industries

The meat and dairy industries often use a misleading tactic known as greenwashing to appear more eco-friendly than they are. An analysis of 33 leading companies shows that 98% of their environmental claims contained elements of greenwashing. READ MORE

Jun 16 2026 | Meghann Cant

Bushfire Survivors: What Determines Whether A Koala Recovers

Not all bushfire-affected koalas have the same chance of recovery. Researchers identify the clinical factors that best predict survival, offering practical guidance for responders. READ MORE

May 4 2026 | Meghann Cant

Feeding Grain To Farmed Animals Wastes Human Food

Giving human-edible grain to farmed animals wastes enough food to feed two billion people. This report explains why a shift to “food not feed” is imperative. READ MORE

Apr 28 2026 | Robert Davy

A More Plant-Based World Would Reshape Agricultural Work

The EAT-Lancet Commission recommends a global shift to plant-rich diets. How would this impact the labor force? READ MORE

Apr 20 2026 | Dan Neilson

Don’t Tell Me What To Do! Lessons From A Failed Meat Reduction Intervention

Interventions encouraging people to reduce meat consumption can backfire, especially among those with antisocial traits, lowering willingness to change. READ MORE

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