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By Sam Orinstien The food industry has been under pressure by people who are working on the behalf of human and nonhuman animals to improve conditions for animals used for food and to improve the quality of these foods. There have been some laws enacted that have led to different labels on food products such as eggs, dairy, and meat. The issue is that the majority of people don’t understand these labels but they pay the extra money for the ambiguous terms to feel better about their own consumption.
By Megan Serratore About 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water. The other 30% makes up the seven continents that over seven billion humans call home. However, an astounding half of the land in the world is devoted to cattle and other livestock production. The production of animals who are used for food, particularly cattle, has an immense toll on the environment. Although the amount of cow meat consumption is fairly consistent in developed countries, such as the United States, recent trends show that cow meat consumption is on the rise in developing nations.
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