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An illustration depicts a large blue whale swimming upwards towards the surface, where a cloud of red particles disperses in the water. Two smaller whales swim below. This image visually represents the potential negative impacts on the Antarctic ecosystem, specifically whales, from activities like krill harvesting, as discussed in the FoodFacts.org article. The scene is set in a cold, icy underwater environment.
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Who’s killing Antarctica’s ecosystem? The dark side of krill harvesting

‍The Antarctic crisis no one’s talking about
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A thoughtful woman in a mustard turtleneck looks up at a swirl of floating food items—including vegetables, meat, eggs, dairy, and plant-based products—surrounded by question marks. The colorful gradient background symbolizes confusion around sustainable food choices. This image accompanies a FoodFacts.org article exploring claims about the environmental impact of almond milk and veggie burgers based on a media interpretation of an Oxford study.
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“Almond milk and veggie burgers can harm the environment” Says media on new Oxford University Study; are plant-based foods worse for the environment?

Critics love to drag almond milk, but the science says it’s still a climate-friendlier sip than dairy
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A collage-style image shows Elon Musk seated and speaking, with industrial structures on the left and a cow on a grassy field to the right. Bright graphic elements including green, orange, and red circles add a surreal effect. The image accompanies a FoodFacts.org article discussing Elon Musk's controversial claim that animal agriculture makes no difference to global warming.
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Elon Musk claims animal agriculture makes no difference to global warming

Even the smartest minds can get it wrong—especially when they sidestep the science on food and climate
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Trapped in a plastic tide: the devastating impact of food packaging and the fight for change

Plastic food packaging contributes to pollution, microplastics, and health risks, but innovations like bioplastics and global action offer hope
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