Extreme Heat Has Animals Trapped in a Climate Doom Loop

Extreme Heat Has Animals Trapped in a Climate Doom Loop

Nearly all farm animals in the U.S. are confined in industrial operations that lack adequate space, ventilation or cooling systems.

Letter to the Editor: Industrial animal agriculture is fueling the next pandemic - Mercy For Animals

Dr. Deonandan’s recent op-ed in the Ottawa Citizen (“Cancelled funding for mRNA flu vaccine a global mistake,” June 2) rightly underscores the urgency of preparing for H5N1, but we also need to confront the root cause of this growing threat: industrial animal agriculture. High-density factory farms — especially egg and poultry facilities — create an ideal breeding ground for highly pathogenic avian influenza to emerge and evolve. While investmen…