Beyond animal welfare, passing this law as part of the Farm Bill threatens to overturn hundreds of state laws on the welfare, health, safety, and wildlife impacts of livestocks and animal food products [Gift link in Kenny's thread]
Read our full statement here. with @globalecoguy.bsky.social @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social @hannahdaly.ie @michaelemann.bsky.social @scmcclelland.bsky.social @roisinmoriarty.com methanescience.org#statement
This agricultural protectionist bill is so unpopular that Democrats & Republicans sank it multiple times. Now, its few supports want to sneak it into the Farm Bill. @jeffsebo.bsky.social & I share why it's a threat to animals, environment, workers & states' rights. www.agri-pulse.com/articles/247...
Over 35 climate scientists warn that crucial methane mitigation is being undermined globally by efforts to redefine approaches to greenhouse gas metrics and climate targets ā such as through inappropr...
Matthew Hayek and Jeff Sebo, associate professors at New York University, argue that a House farm bill provision limiting state authority over agricultural products could invalidate more than 600 exis...
Hey food & environment Bluesky: ever wonder why GHG emissions from dairy sometimes look *much* lower than beef, but other times, dairy looks nearly as high-emitting as beef? I explain why on Rhode Island PBS public radio!
And the hosts clarify better than I do ;) thepublicsradio.org/possibly-pod...
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We talk a lot about the carbon pollution that comes along with eating beef, but this week on Possibly weāre asking: what about eating dairy? How do they compare?
The pork industry hates that CA and MA passed ballot measures banning pork from other states & producers that use gestation crates, which prevent sows from turning around. Now they want the "Save Our Bacon" law: removing states' ability to regulate sales of livestock & products from other states. 2/
