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Aug 26 2026 | Allison Troy

Animal Product Impact Scales 2026: Updated U.S. Estimates And The U.K.’s First Animal Product Impact Data

We’ve updated our Animal Product Impact Scales (APIS) for 2026, with revised U.S. estimates and, for the first time, U.K. data. This blog serves as a guide for the new numbers and how you can use them. READ MORE

Aug 24 2026 | Josh DesMarais

Can Informative Videos Reduce Meat Consumption?

Students who watched 16 minutes of the movie Dominion were less likely to eat meat afterward. READ MORE

Aug 21 2026 | Meghann Cant

Most People Worldwide Trust Scientists Despite Crisis Claims

Despite widespread narratives of a trust crisis, a 68-country survey finds that most people globally trust scientists and want them more involved in public life. READ MORE

Aug 19 2026 | Zach Wulderk

Following A Datapoint Down The Rabbit Hole

Sometimes, trying to verify even commonly referenced statistics can end up sending you down a data “rabbit hole.” In this blog post, we trace the origins of one such claim and explore how shaky data can spread. READ MORE

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

Aug 11 2026 | Alyssa Hanes

Goodbye, BSL: The Public Is Changing Its Mind About Pit Bulls

Pit bulls are hounded by a bad reputation in the U.S., and advocates have fought hard to rehabilitate their image. This study suggests it may be working, with more than 300 discriminatory breed-specific laws repealed since 2012. READ MORE

Aug 4 2026 | Jenna D'Ottavio

Why Do Bearded Dragons “Glass Surf”?

For years, reptile keepers have called repetitive interactions with enclosure walls “glass surfing,” but this study suggests that bearded dragons may be trying to tell us something far more complex. READ MORE

Aug 3 2026 | Meghann Cant

Facebook’s Algorithms Are Driving The Illegal Wildlife Trade

Wild animals, along with their parts and products, are being traded illegally online on a massive scale. One social media platform sits at the center of it all. READ MORE

Jul 30 2026 | Meghann Cant

Bypassing Misinformation May Be As Effective As Correcting It

Research suggests that shifting which belief is top of mind for people can reduce the impact of misinformation on attitudes and policy support just as effectively as directly correcting it. READ MORE

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Animal Product Impact Scales 2026: Updated U.S. Estimates And The U.K.’s First Animal Product Impact Data

Can Informative Videos Reduce Meat Consumption?

Most People Worldwide Trust Scientists Despite Crisis Claims

Following A Datapoint Down The Rabbit Hole

Who Really Profits From Wisconsin’s Factory Farm Expansion?

Goodbye, BSL: The Public Is Changing Its Mind About Pit Bulls

Why Do Bearded Dragons “Glass Surf”?

Facebook’s Algorithms Are Driving The Illegal Wildlife Trade

Bypassing Misinformation May Be As Effective As Correcting It

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