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Project Update: Mankind’s Romantic Relationship with Animal Abuse
Researcher Network member, Rebecca Stanton, updates us on her research, considering how industries that harm animals, such as the farming...(Read More)
Project update: Perceptions About Veganism
The Ecologist and The Vegan Society launch an extensive report into attitudes about veganism.(Read More)
Research briefing: Most meat eaters support veganism as ‘ethical’ and good for the environment
A new survey finds support for veganism among meat eaters, but suggests most think it is inconvenient, expensive and a...(Read More)
The Expert Series 2020 (Jan): Dreaming of a Vegan Christmas?
In this first edition of the Expert Series for 2020, RAC member, Dr Kristof Dhont (University of Kent) and ...(Read More)
Research briefing: Multiple health and environmental impacts of foods
A recent study considers how consuming an additional serving of certain foods is associated with particular health outcomes and aspects...(Read More)
Research briefing: Fishes, Sentience and the Law
A recent study explores how despite recent increases in the interest towards bird and mammal protection, less attention is paid...(Read More)
Research briefing: Animal 'Outgroups' and Ideology
A new study looks at how beliefs and behaviors directed at animal 'outgroups' are dependent upon (1) how an animal...(Read More)
Research briefing: Greenhouse gas concentrations reach yet another high
Levels of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have reached another new record high, according to the World Meteorological Organization....(Read More)
Research briefing: Veganism, happiness and mental health
Can a vegan diet improve mental health and help cut health care costs? Recent Australian research considers the links between...(Read More)
Research briefing: World Scientists’ Warning of a Climate Emergency
Scientists have a moral obligation to clearly warn humanity of any catastrophic threat and to “tell it like it is.” 11,000 researchers...(Read More)
Research briefing: Healthy for us and the planet
Widespread adaptation of healthier diets would markedly reduce the environmental impact of agriculture and food production, according to new research...(Read More)
Research briefing: Eating to Save the Planet - Evidence from a RCT using Individual-Level Food Purchase Data
A recent RCT has examined the effects of an awareness-raising intervention on meat consumption using individual-level food purchase data....(Read More)
Research briefing: Mindlab study explores implicit perceptions of the plant-based category
A new Mindlab research report by The Good Food Institute aims to understand the general population’s perceptions of plant-based products....(Read More)
Research briefing: Naturalness scales
A new study examines the concept of naturalness in relation to consumers’ evaluation and choice of food.(Read More)
The Expert Series (11): Medicalising Animal Rights
In the 11th edition of our Expert Series, RAC member, Dr Corey Wrenn explores the concept of disability within a...(Read More)
