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The Bilingual Glossary of Environmental Activism
We frequently translate a range of technical terms into Spanish. This is our reference glossary.
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The Climate Action Button
Clicking the button won't solve the climate crisis. But it'll help.
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Disempowered by Tyson—How Big Chicken Hurts Farmers, Workers, and Communities (and Why You Should Care)
A new joint investigation by UCS and The Guardian reveals, Tyson has aggressively consolidated its power in the chicken industry, while disempowering and exploiting its workers and farmers.
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For Nutrition Security, USDA Must Support Sustainable Food Systems
So how should the Biden USDA define ”nutrition security”? And what steps can the administration take to move the country toward this vision now?
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Figure 4. Arkansas Poultry Waste Has Increased and Is Now Heavily Concentrated in Native American and Hispanic Communities
A time-lapse map showing the increase in poultry waste in Arkansas and its high concentration in Native American and Hispanic Communities
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Figure 3. Arkansas Has Been Losing Poultry and Contract Farms, But Broiler Production Has Risen Significantly
Bar chart showing drop in Arkansas meat chicken (broiler) farms
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Figure 2. Tyson Has the Poultry Market Cornered in Many Parts of Arkansas
Map showing Tyson's domination of poultry processing in Arkansas
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Figure 1. Concentration in the Arkansas Poultry Industry Is on the Rise, with Tyson on Top
Charts showing an increase in the concentration of Arkansas poultry processing industry
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We Stand in Solidarity
We condemn the racism that persists in the United States and the racist actions of the Trump administration.
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Will Congress Give Farmers the Farm Bill They Want?
Our poll shows that an overwhelming majority of farmers are seeking change in the federal government’s priorities for supporting US agriculture. And why should we be surprised?
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Investing in Future Farmers and Stewards
The agricultural industry as a whole has the highest median age of all reported sectors in the US labor force. Who will be the farmers of the future?
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The 2018 Farm Bill and Conservation Programs
Although there are many things to celebrate in the new farm bill, there were also disappointments. This was the case for conservation, which was a bit of a mixed bag—and worth a closer look.