Meat / Animal Product Consumption Archives - Page 131 of 155

Aug 1 2011 | Faunalytics

Big Chicken: Pollution And Industrial Poultry Production In America

This report by the Pew Environment Group examines 50 years of data from federal and state governments in the United States to examine the shifts in the poultry industry. The study highlights the shift from many smaller farms to fewer large farms, as well as a 1,400% increase in the number of chickens raised and slaughtered, as having a detrimental impact on the environment. The report makes recommendations to reduce the environmental impact of poultry production. READ MORE

Jul 29 2011 | Faunalytics

Environmental Impacts of Cultured Meat Production

This study estimates the expected energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and land and water use needed for the industrial production of cultured meat (i.e. in vitro meat). The study authors suggest cultured meat could reduce environmental damage, conserve wildlife, provide food access for human populations, and improve animal welfare. READ MORE

Jul 27 2011 | Faunalytics

Meat Eater’s Guide: Report

Study finds processing animals into meat has a detrimental impact on the environment and different meat products have different environmental impacts. READ MORE

Jul 23 2011 | Faunalytics

Burger Consumption Up From 2009

Burgers have been consumed more and more regularly since 2009 and nearly half of consumers eat a burger at least once a week. READ MORE

Jul 20 2011 | Faunalytics

Survey: Why Some Choose Not To Eat Meat

Veg*ns do not have a single reason for their decision but rather use a combination of different reasons for their decision to be and stay veg*n. READ MORE

Jul 19 2011 | Faunalytics

Companion Animals Taking Blame For Environmental Problems

There are a number of valid concerns regarding companion animals and the environment, including meat in animal food adding to environmental degradation but the author argues this does not take all factors into consideration. READ MORE

Jul 11 2011 | Faunalytics

Poor Living Conditions Cause Disease For Pigs

This study of 147 pig farms in England was undertaken to determine what factors influence Post Weaning Multi-systemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS). The study found that the living conditions of pigs is tied to the likelihood they will contract the disease. READ MORE