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- animal welfare, animals, climate change, Community Awareness, Environment, Environmental Justice, farmed animals, food systems, health, intersectional, Policy and Governance
Why Farmed Animal Advocacy is Failing to Break Through—and What Needs to Change
India is home to the largest number of farmed animals in the world, yet farmed animal advocacy remains underfunded, underestimated, and largely absent from key decision-making spaces. The challenge is not just about…
- animal welfare, animals, climate change, Environment, farmed animals, food systems, health, intersectional, Nature
Decolonizing Food Systems: Unraveling Colonial Legacies in Farmed Animal Welfare
As Independence Day approaches, I find myself reflecting not just on the political freedoms we’ve gained, but on the deeper, often overlooked layers of our history. The effects of colonialism are still very…
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Decoding Our Bias: The Unequal World of Animal Empathy
Imagine two animals in front of you – a playful puppy and a scurrying rat. Which one draws your empathy? This choice reveals a deep-rooted bias in how we view and treat animals.…
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High-Tech Harmony: The Bright and Blind Spots of AI in Coexisting with Our Animal Neighbors
In the bustling streets of our cities and the untamed wilderness of our forests, a silent revolution is underway. It’s not one of protest or upheaval, but of technology—Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine…
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India at 77: Time to Embrace a Food System Revolution for Public Health and Climate Resilience
As India steps into its 77th year of independence, it stands at a crucial juncture – a moment for reflection and introspection, not just to celebrate our accomplishments but to address the daunting…
- animal welfare, animals, climate change, desert, drought, farmed animals, food systems, intersectional
The Urgent Need to Address Animal Agriculture’s Role in Desertification and Drought
The situation in India offers a unique perspective on the role of animal agriculture in desertification and drought. As a country with a considerable livestock population, agricultural practices and policies have direct implications…
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India’s Troubling Ecological Connection: Animal Agriculture and Environmental Degradation
India, with its rich cultural diversity and complex agri-food systems, faces unique challenges and opportunities in its relationship with animal agriculture. As one of the largest milk-producing nations and home to the world’s…
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India’s Public Health at Stake: The Alarming Connection between Animal Agriculture and Disease Outbreaks
India’s rising dependence on animal agriculture to meet its food demand poses significant public health concerns. The intricate link between the two is critical, with mounting evidence showcasing the detrimental effects of industrial…
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The Inextricable Link: A Critical Look at the Interconnectedness of Animals, People, and the Planet in Food Systems
The global food system is indeed a complex network of interdependencies that has profound impacts on animal welfare, human health, and the environment. However, the intricate nature of this system often conceals uncomfortable…
