The Humane Foundation has today launched a new awareness campaign titled “The Earth Can’t Take It Anymore,” warning that intensive animal agriculture, commonly referred to as factory farming, is driving significant environmental degradation and accelerating global ecological instability.
Drawing on findings highlighted at Cruelty.Farm, the campaign presents compelling evidence that factory farming is a leading contributor to deforestation, climate change, water pollution, and biodiversity loss — all while inflicting widespread suffering on billions of sentient animals.
“Our current food system is reliant on industrial-scale cruelty and environmental destruction,” said A. Roghani, Executive Director of the Humane Foundation. “It is not only the animals who suffer under this model — our planet, and future generations, are paying the price.”
Environmental Impacts of Factory Farming: A Growing Global Crisis
The campaign outlines the key ecological harms associated with industrial animal agriculture, including:
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Deforestation and Habitat Destruction: Forests are cleared extensively to grow soy and other feed crops for livestock, threatening biodiversity and displacing wildlife.
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Livestock farming is a major emitter of methane and nitrous oxide, significantly contributing to climate change.
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Water Contamination: Animal waste and chemical runoff from factory farms pollute rivers, lakes, and marine ecosystems.
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Excessive Resource Consumption: The production of animal-based foods consumes disproportionate amounts of land, water, and crops.
These environmental costs are inextricably linked to the systemic mistreatment of animals within these operations. Pigs, chickens, and cows are confined in extreme conditions, deprived of natural behaviors, and slaughtered at a scale that prioritizes efficiency over welfare.
“The same industrial model that disregards animal life is pushing our environment to the brink,” Roghani added. “This is a wake-up call for policymakers and consumers alike.”
Strategic Recommendations for Systemic Change
In response, the Humane Foundation is advocating for the following actions:
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Phase out subsidies for industrial animal agriculture and redirect public funding to sustainable plant-based and regenerative farming systems.
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Introduce regulatory frameworks that address environmental damage and animal cruelty in agricultural operations.
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Promote public education around the environmental and ethical costs of factory farming.
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Recognize animals as sentient beings in law and policy to reflect their capacity for suffering and emotional experience.
Individual Action and Public Engagement
The Foundation encourages members of the public to take meaningful action, including:
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Reducing or eliminating consumption of animal products.
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Supporting plant-based and ethically produced alternatives.
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Advocating for political change that aligns agriculture with climate goals and compassion.
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Sharing the findings from Cruelty.Farm to raise awareness.
About the Humane Foundation
The Humane Foundation is a UK-based nonprofit organization committed to promoting animal rights, environmental sustainability, and food system reform through research, advocacy, and public education. The Foundation works toward a future where animals are treated with respect and where the food we eat no longer costs the Earth.
Media Contact
Company Name: Humane Foundation
Contact Person: Ali Roghani
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Address:27 Old Gloucester Street
City: London
State: England
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://cruelty.farm/
