What Is Aquaculture — And Why It Matters More Than You Think When people hear “aquaculture,” they often picture crystal clear water, flourishing pond ecosystems, and healthy fish enjoying spacious enclosures. The industry leans into that image — branding farmed fish as a clean, modern, and even eco-friendly answer to overfishing. Aquaculture simply means farming aquatic animals — fish like …
Every Choice Matters—Even in Your Morning Routine Picture this: You’re standing in the beauty aisle, overwhelmed by endless options. What if we told you that your next purchase could be a revolutionary act of compassion? Welcome to the world of vegan and cruelty-free hygiene products—where your daily routine becomes a statement of values, and every shower is a step towards …
Last Wednesday, more than a dozen passionate advocates gathered on the steps of the LA County Courthouse to send a clear message: Manning Beef must never again operate as a slaughterhouse. With the facility heading to auction, we stood together to ensure any prospective buyers understood the depth of community opposition to resuming slaughter operations. Our voices rang out for …
We’re deeply grateful to all who participated in our recent supporter survey. Your thoughtful responses provide crucial guidance as we refine Animal Outlook’s strategies for maximum impact on behalf of animals. We’re delighted to share key discoveries from the survey and outline how your feedback is directly influencing our work moving forward. What drives our community First and foremost, what …
Animal Outlook recently joined forces with leading environmental and animal protection organizations to submit critical comments to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), demanding they maintain greenhouse gas reporting requirements for factory farms—the same facilities that emit more methane than 27 EU countries combined. Here’s what most people don’t know: The largest meat and dairy corporations are emitting greenhouse gases …
Earlier this year, we contributed to the Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Animal Law, penning the entry on “Farmed Animals and US Law” alongside our board member and former Executive Director, Cheryl Leahy and Senior Director of Legal Advocacy, Piper Hoffman. This isn’t your typical academic exercise. Here’s what most people don’t realize: While federal laws like the Twenty-Eight Hour Law …
Last week, our Executive Director, Ben Williamson sat down with our Senior Director of Legal Advocacy, Piper Hoffman, to pull back the curtain on what really happens after our investigators leave factory farms. The energy from our webinar attendees was electric—our supporters’ questions pushed us deeper into the complexities of using law as a tool for liberation. When we explained …
Last Thursday, over 100 UCLA students attended a career fair to join a movement that’s rewriting the future of food. At the Sustainable Food Futures Fair, Animal Outlook didn’t sugarcoat the truth. We showed our undercover investigations. We exposed what happens behind closed doors in animal agriculture. And something powerful happened—students didn’t look away. They leaned in. One future advocate …
You know those moments when someone from your team does something that makes you stop and think, “This is why we do what we do”? That’s happening on Sunday, November 16. Erin Wing, our Deputy Director of Investigations, is stepping out from behind the hidden cameras that have defined her career to stand on the TEDx stage in Bellevue, Washington. …