Farmageddon
In 'Farmageddon', Philip Lymbery and Isabel Oakeshott unveil the dark side of industrial agriculture and its devastating impact on the environment, animals, and human health. The authors meticulously document the alarming consequences of factory farming and the global food system's failures. They paint a vivid picture of the critical need for sustainable practices and ethical food choices. With compelling narratives and shocking statistics, this book challenges readers to rethink their relationship with food. Can we turn the tide against factory farming and create a better future for our planet?
By Philip Lymbery, Isabel Oakeshott
Published: 2015
"Our choices on the farm affect not just our plates, but the very fabric of our planet; in each bite, we hold the power to shape a more sustainable future."
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Farm animals have been disappearing from our fields as the production of food has become a global industry. We no longer know for certain what is entering the food chain and what we are eating - as the UK horsemeat scandal demonstrated. We are reaching a tipping point as the farming revolution threatens our countryside, health and the quality of our food wherever we live in the world. Farmageddon is a fascinating and terrifying investigative journey behind the closed doors of a runaway industry across the world - from the UK, Europe and the USA, to China, Argentina, Peru and Mexico. It is both a wake-up call to change our current food production and eating practices and an attempt to find a way to a better farming future.
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Philip Lymbery
Philip Lymbery is a renowned British author and activist, known for his influential works on food, farming, and sustainability. He is the CEO of Compassion in World Farming and has authored notable books such as 'Farmageddon: The True Cost of Cheap Meat' and 'Dead Zones: Where the Wild Things Were.' Lymbery's writing is characterized by a compelling blend of investigative journalism and passionate advocacy, urging readers to consider the ethical implications of their dietary choices. His expertise in animal welfare and environment-conscious practices has made him a prominent voice in discussions surrounding sustainable agriculture.
Isabel Oakeshott
Isabel Oakeshott is a distinguished British journalist and author known for her incisive commentary on political and social issues. With a career spanning over two decades in journalism, she has contributed to prominent publications, including the Sunday Times and the Daily Mail. Oakeshott gained significant recognition for her works, such as the acclaimed biography 'Call Me Dave', which chronicles the life of former UK Prime Minister David Cameron, and 'The Big Lie', a narrative that explores the complexities of modern political discourse. Her writing is characterized by its clarity, rigor, and a fearless approach to controversial topics, often challenging the status quo while engaging readers in a compelling and thought-provoking manner.
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- Authors
- Philip Lymbery, Isabel Oakeshott
- Published
- March 2015
- Publisher
- N/A
- ISBN
- 1408846349
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 426
- Genres
- Diet and NutritionHealth and WellnessSustainable TravelEnvironmental Science
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Farmageddon
By Philip Lymbery, Isabel Oakeshott
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