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What Is Animal Agriculture & How Does It Affect Global Warming?

Understanding where our food comes from is important, especially if you want to learn how to vote with your dollar and choose products that cause the least amount of harm.

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Jun 01, 2021

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Getting to Know This Special Chicken Changed My Perspective

If Americans spent as much time around chickens as they do around dogs or cats, they might see them as the charismatic, lovable, and smart creatures they are.

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Mica von Turkovich
Mar 25, 2021
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Factory Farming and the Environment: Impacts on the Planet

The environmental costs of factory farming—such as global warming, pollution, and diminished biodiversity—are too great for these facilities to continue dominating our food system.

Ashley Chang
Ashley Chang
Mar 04, 2021
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Open Wing Alliance 2020 Year in Review: More Progress Than We Thought Possible

In 2020, the OWA secured global cage-free commitments from 17 companies, welcomed eight new members to its ranks, and administered over $1 million in grants.

Alexandria Beck
Alexandria Beck
Dec 30, 2020

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