Climate & Environmental Protection
Stopping Big Salmon Greenwashing (Harris v. Trapananda Seafarms)
Big Aquaculture is following the same model of environmental degradation, worker exploitation, and consumer deception as the land-based corporate animal agriculture system. The complaint in this action alleges that behind…
Dairy Farm Expansion Project Sparks Lawsuit from Environmental Advocacy Groups
“We immediately pointed this out during the comment period,” said Bainbridge. “Rather than taking a long, hard look at environmental impacts, MCPA simply took Riverview’s word and signed off on…
Class of Consumers Sues Industrial Salmon Giant Over Alleged Deceptive Marketing of “Mama Bear” Products’ Sustainability
Australis has stark record of environmental destruction in Chile, according to complaint Despite trading on a cute, pastoral image, Mama Bear salmon is sourced from a company operating at the…
Demanding Environmental Review of Mega-Dairy Expansion (Riverview West River Dairy Expansion)
Mega-dairies, which confine tens of thousands of cows, create devastating environmental and economic impacts on the communities where they take root. Despite the known impacts on clean water and greenhouse…
Minnesota Ag Connection: Environmental Groups Oppose Riverview Dairy Growth Plan
"Food & Water Watch and FarmSTAND, which are supporting the legal challenge, say a more comprehensive review is necessary before the project moves forward. The organizations have also raised concerns…
Grist: 4 things to know about cyclospora and climate change
“Bainbridge added that the corporate consolidation of agriculture — and specifically, the intensive confinement of animals on farms — makes outbreaks of salmonella and E. coli more likely.”
Groups Sue MN Over Failure To Consider Environmental Impacts of Riverview Mega-Dairy Expansion
Today, Food & Water Watch and the Land Stewardship Project sued the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) over the state’s June 23 decision to forgo an Environmental Impact Statement for Riverview’s…
FarmSTAND Report Explores Details of Tyson’s “Net Zero” and “Climate-Friendly Beef” Greenwashing Scheme
A new report from fair food system advocacy organization FarmSTAND tells the comprehensive inside story behind deceptive claims Tyson Foods made about the environmental sustainability of its products. Tyson claimed…
Deep Dive: Tyson’s Climate Deception
Most people want to eat food that is good for them and the planet. As awareness of the climate crisis grows, eaters have become more concerned with making sustainable food…