Pandemic

Pork Production Just Dropped 50% As Coronavirus Spreads

Tyson Foods—one of the world’s largest meat companies—revealed pork production in the U.S. had dropped 50 percent due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Where’s the Beef? Not at Wendy’s

Fast-food chain Wendy’s is facing beef shortages amid the coronavirus outbreak. Nearly one in five of the chain’s restaurants is not serving beef products.

Olivia Colman Supports London’s Vulnerable Communities with Vegan Meal Deliveries

Award-winning actor Olivia Colman teamed up with Made In Hackney to help deliver vegan meals to London’s vulnerable communities.

Bill Maher: Factory Farms Are Just As Bad As Wet Markets

Bill Maher compared factory farms and wet markets, highlighting the link between the meat industry and new emerging diseases such as the novel coronavirus.

Leonardo DiCaprio Says Ending Wildlife Trade ‘Most Important’

Leonardo DiCaprio took to Instagram to call for a ban on the illegal wildlife trade. Other celebs have spoken out, including Courtney Cox and Ricky Gervais.

Tyson Shuts Down Largest Pork Factory Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Tyson Foods just announced the indefinite closure of its largest pork processing plant—located in Waterloo, Iowa—amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Courteney Cox Urges Fans to Help Stop the Illegal Wildlife Trade

Actor Courtney Cox took to Instagram to call for an end to the illegal wildlife trade, which she says caused pandemics like the coronavirus.

EU to Tighten Factory Farm Rules After COVID-19

The European Union (EU) has said it will step up action against the wildlife trade and make factory farming more sustainable to help prevent more pandemics.