Food and Animals

I studied factory farms for years. Visiting one was far worse than I imagined.

Inspired by health, ethical, and environmental concerns, more and more people are eating plant-based foods and plant-based meat alternatives. And the range of options is growing rapidly. But how do veggie burgers and fake meats stack up? We know they can be better for the environment and the animals, but what about your health? This article evaluates the pros and cons of popular plant-based meat options.

Bee populations continue to decline, threatening the global food supply. But by choosing bee-friendly plants for your garden, you can help bring back the bees and enjoy the (literal) fruits of your labor.

Learn how antibiotic use, factory farming, and food recalls are all connected.

If you have a dog or cat or you want one, are you making the best decisions for their health and for the planet?

Watch these 3 powerful, compelling videos and see if your thinking about animals — and yourself — shifts.

See why factory farms are miserable places for farmed animals in this powerful and inspiring video.

Antibiotic resistance is one of the most serious public health issues facing our world today. Find out why now is the time to pay attention and take action. And discover how you can learn how to treat infections without antibiotics to protect yourself and your family.

Take a look at the true cost of cheap, industrial food. Tyson Foods harms people's health, animals, and the environment.

Before the discovery of antibiotics, people could and did die from a simple cut and those days are returning thanks to antibiotic...

Imagine a organic country. Does this seem possible or realistic? In the United States, where only 1 percent of U.S....

By Wayne Pacelle • Originally published on the Humane Society of the United States blog If you don’t think we are...