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Shocking Report Finds U.S. Meat Industry Averages Two Human Amputations a Week
According to a recent article in The Guardian, the meat industry sees on average two human amputations a week, making jobs in the meat industry some of the most dangerous in America. Amputations, broken fingers, severe burns, and head trauma are just some of the common injuries suffered by U.S. meat industry workers every week. […]
Just in Time for Grilling Season, a Third of Americans Say They’re Ditching Meat for Vegan Options
According to Mintel’s 2018 Summer Food and Drink Trends report, veganism is on the rise. Researchers find that 33 percent of U.S. consumers plan to purchase more plant-based food products in the next year. The number’s even higher—37 percent—among millennials. The report explains that specialty vegan foods are “reaching new heights in taste and quality, […]
SHUT DOWN: Oregon Revokes Operating Permit for State’s Second-Largest Dairy
Lost Valley Farm, Oregon’s second-largest dairy farm, had its operating permit recently revoked by the state’s department of agriculture for continually violating environmental requirements related to managing animal waste. According to the state, Lost Valley Farm failed to comply with a court order requiring it to correct a number of environmental violations, including the farm’s […]
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