Animal agriculture consumes three-quarters of all farmland, destroying habitat and eliminating over 70% of the planet’s wildlife. This heavily subsidized industry kills 80 billion animals

Animal agriculture consumes three-quarters of all farmland, destroying habitat and eliminating over 70% of the planet’s wildlife. This heavily subsidized industry kills 80 billion animals annually for just 12% of the human diet, while also degrading topsoil.

Though regenerative farming is proposed, it often requires farm animals. This prompts the question: shouldn't we instead allow wildlife to return? Sailesh Rao (Climate Healers) and Larry Kopald (The Carbon Underground) discuss this with host Dale Walkonen.

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Meat and dairy production significantly contributes to global wildlife extinctions and the climate crisis. This industry consumes 30% of the Earth’s surface and 80% of U.S. agricultural land,

Meat and dairy production significantly contributes to global wildlife extinctions and the climate crisis. This industry consumes 30% of the Earth’s surface and 80% of U.S. agricultural land, while also being a major source of air and water pollution.

This week's conversation will explore our efforts to protect human health and the environment from this powerful industry. Topics will include COVID-19 in slaughterhouses, policy impacts, dangers to wildlife and workers, dietary choices, and the rise of meatless alternatives. Senior attorney Hannah Connor, population and sustainability director Stephanie Feldstein, and environmental health director Lori Ann Burd will lead the discussion.

The pandemic exposed severe flaws in the U.S. food system, from worker exploitation and food insecurity to environmental abuses. These issues were exacerbated by long-standing ties between

The pandemic exposed severe flaws in the U.S. food system, from worker exploitation and food insecurity to environmental abuses. These issues were exacerbated by long-standing ties between industry and government, harming workers, animals, and biodiversity.

Join our webinar to discuss creating a more secure, just, and wildlife-friendly food system. Featuring Senior Food Campaigner Jennifer Molidor, Environmental Health Program Director Lori Ann Burd, and Senior Attorney Hannah Connor, we'll explore solutions. Positive changes are emerging, with reduced meat/dairy consumption, local governments embracing dietary shifts, and a more inclusive food movement.

Ilarion Larry Merculieff, President of the Global Center for Indigenous Leadership and Lifeways, brings over 40 years of experience serving indigenous peoples,

Ilarion Larry Merculieff, President of the Global Center for Indigenous Leadership and Lifeways, brings over 40 years of experience serving indigenous peoples, including the Aleuts of the Pribilof Islands.

At the AASHE 2015 Conference & Expo, he shared his vision for transforming sustainability education.

Larry Merculieff presented "Womb at the Center of the Universe" at the Earth Day Conference 2012, sponsored by the