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Chickens in a factory farm

Most Brits think factory farming puts money first over animal welfare and the planet

A majority of UK adults believe the factory farming sector is ignoring the climate crisis and animal welfare in favor of higher profit margins, according to a new study. Animal welfare charity Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) commissioned YouGov to conduct public opinion research on existing farming systems. The data revealed that 69% of UK …

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Antimicrobial resistance: how factory farming is destroying our planet

The health and well-being of animals, humans and our planet are interdependent. Poor animal health and welfare in intensive farming has a negative impact on food safety, our environment and the climate Photo: Harsha Doriya/World Animal Protection Factory farming or intensive food animal farming is the intensive and confined farming of animals such as pigs, …

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Discovering the secrets of the universe: a marvelous factory of stars

Discovering the secrets of the universe: a marvelous factory of stars

The Cone Nebula is part of a star-forming region of space, NGC 2264, about 2500 light-years away. Its pillar-like appearance is a perfect example of the shapes that can grow in giant clouds of cold molecular gas and dust, known to create new stars. This spectacular new view of the nebula was captured with the …

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ESO imagines a wonderful star factory to mark 60 years of collaboration

ESO imagines a wonderful star factory to mark 60 years of collaboration

The Cone Nebula is part of a star-forming region of space, NGC 2264, about 2500 light-years away. Its pillar-like appearance is a perfect example of the shapes that can grow into giant clouds of cold molecular gas and dust, known to create new stars. This spectacular new view of the nebula was captured with the …

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