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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: 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)
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)
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)
Project Update: Veg*anism and happiness Part 2
Researcher Network member, Jana Krizanova, introduces Part 2 of her research into veganism, happiness and wellbeing after presenting at the...(Read More)
Research briefing: White meat raises “bad” cholesterol levels just like red meat
Contrary to popular belief, consuming red meat and white meat such as poultry, have equal effects on blood cholesterol levels,...(Read More)
Research briefing: UK Government urged to promote a shift to vegan diets
Plant-based diets are one of the three changes the UK must make in order to tackle climate change according to...(Read More)
The Expert Series (10): Poor diet is responsible for more deaths than smoking
In this edition of the Expert Series, RAC member Paul Appleby overviews recent research reported in The Lancet which suggests that...(Read More)
Research briefing: Changing How We Eat Is Complicated
A successful transition to a more plant-based diet requires not only motivation but capability and opportunity. (Read More)
Research briefing: Landmark United in Science report informs Climate Action Summit
The world’s leading climate science organisations have joined forces to produce a landmark new report for the United Nations...(Read More)
Research briefing: Tipping points and what they mean for animals
An experimental model suggests that once about 25% of a population are committed to a belief, that belief will rapidly...(Read More)
Research briefing: The 4 Ns Of Meat-Eating
A recent research paper explores the personality traits and key values held by people who justify their meat-eating as natural, necessary,...(Read More)
Project Update: A Guide to Effective Animal Campaigning
In this feature-length project update, Researcher Network member, Chris Bryant, discusses his research that led to the creation of a guide for...(Read More)
