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Dec 30 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Eating Up the World’s Food Web and the Human Trophic Level

This study calculates, for the first time, the human trophic level (position and function in the global food web) and analyzes global dietary trends within this context. READ MORE

Dec 5 2013 | Kathryn Asher

New Survey Shows Support for Eating Better Messages

This survey explored the British public’s attitudes towards meat consumption, showing trends toward reduction and openness to reduction of meat intake. READ MORE

Nov 22 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Sustainability and Meat Consumption: Is Reduction Realistic?

Despite the environmental impacts of livestock farming, there is a worldwide trend of increasing meat consumption, and strategies for promoting more sustainable consumption practices must be tailored for different consumer groups. READ MORE

Oct 26 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Compassion and Contamination. Cultural Differences in Vegetarianism

This two-part study explores difference among vegetarians and omnivores who are Euro-Canadians, Euro-Americans, or Indian, finding that the psychological underpinnings of vegetarianism are markedly different in Euro-American and Indian cultural contexts. READ MORE

Oct 17 2013 | Kathryn Asher

The Process of Exiting Vegetarianism: An Exploratory Study

This study found that factors associated with leaving vegetarianism included taste, health, time, cost, and social relationships. READ MORE

Oct 1 2013 | Faunalytics

Predicting the Intention to Support the Return of Wolves: A Quantitative Study with Teenagers

This article explores what factors predict young people's support for the controversial return of wolves (a threatened species) in Germany. READ MORE

Sep 30 2013 | Faunalytics

Health Professionals’ Roles in Animal Agriculture, Climate Change, and Human Health

This paper discusses the environmental and human health impacts of the global increase in consumption of animal products. READ MORE

Sep 20 2013 | Faunalytics

Global Analysis of Anthropogenic Debris Ingestion by Sea Turtles

This article reviews the literature published from 1985 to 2013 regarding the ingestion of marine debris by sea turtles. READ MORE

Jul 30 2013 | Faunalytics

The Animal Tracker (Wave 4 – March 2011)

This report summarizes results from Wave 4 of the Animal Tracker, finding continued strong support for humane education and many other advocacy tactics. READ MORE

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