Learn More

Welcome to the Learn More page. Here, you will find academic studies, literature reviews, and other works related to animal agriculture, plant-based lifestyles, and the environment.

Animals & Us

The Psychological Impact of Slaughterhouse Employment: A Systematic Literature Review - Jessica Slade, Emma Alleyne, 2023

A Systemic Literature Review that notes higher levels of stress and psychological issues among slaughterhouse employees. 

Meat and Morality: Alternatives to Factory Farming | Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics

This article explores alternatives to factory farming including vegetarianism, in-vitro meat, and humane animal farming. 

MacSphere: Humane Disposability: Rethinking “Food Animals,” Animal Welfare, and Vegetarianism in Response to the Factory Farm

A PhD in Philosophy thesis on our treatment of non-human animals. 

Flexitarianism: a more moral dietary option | International Journal of Sustainable Society

An article that suggests flexitarianism, or part time vegetarianism, as the solution to the livestock industry. 

Environmental Impact

Is there a convincing case for climate veganism? | Agriculture and Human Values

An interesting piece on the environmental motivations for veganism. 

Which Diet Has the Least Environmental Impact on Our Planet? A Systematic Review of Vegan, Vegetarian and Omnivorous Diets

A systematic review that indicates that veganism, or simply reducing consumption of animal-based foods, has the least environmental impact on the planet. 

Greenhouse gas emissions, energy demand and land use associated with omnivorous, pesco-vegetarian, vegetarian, and vegan diets accounting for farming practices - ScienceDirect

A French study which shows a positive link between animal-sourced food consumption and total environmental impact. 

Vegetarian Diets: Planetary Health and Its Alignment with Human Health - ScienceDirect

An article on the planetary and health benefits of vegetarian diets. 

Health Benefits of Plant-Based Nutrition

The Impact of Vegan Diet in the Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review

A review on the Impact of veganism on preventing and treating T2D.

Full article: Evidence of a vegan diet for health benefits and risks – an umbrella review of meta-analyses of observational and clinical studies

An umbrella review that finds veganism to be associated with weight loss, lower incidents of cancer and all-cause mortality, but higher incidents of bone fractures. 

Health effects of vegan diets - ScienceDirect

An article on the health benefits and risks of veganism, including lower levels of cholesterol & higher risk of nutritional deficiency. 

Exploring Benefits and Barriers of Plant-Based Diets: Health, Environmental Impact, Food Accessibility and Acceptability

An article that explores the advantages and constraints to adopting a plant-based lifestyle.