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Kenny Torrella

Kenny Torrella

Senior Reporter, Future Perfect

    Latest articles by Kenny Torrella

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    Animal welfare in wartimeAnimal welfare in wartime
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    The Russian invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated our deep connection to other species — and the need to better protect them in conflict and disaster.

    By Kenny Torrella
    Science
    Gene editing could upend the future of factory farming — for better or worseGene editing could upend the future of factory farming — for better or worse
    Science

    The fight over gene-edited meat, explained.

    By Kenny Torrella
    Future Perfect
    Most animal cruelty is legal on the farm. A judge is questioning that.Most animal cruelty is legal on the farm. A judge is questioning that.
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    The meat industry largely defines what’s animal cruelty and what isn’t; a recent court ruling in Pennsylvania could offer a new legal route for activists.

    By Kenny Torrella
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    The corporate raider taking aim at McDonald’s over the treatment of pigsThe corporate raider taking aim at McDonald’s over the treatment of pigs
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    Why Carl Icahn launched an animal welfare-focused proxy fight against the fast food giant.

    By Kenny Torrella
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    The future looked like it could be meat-free. Then the pandemic hit.The future looked like it could be meat-free. Then the pandemic hit.
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    Despite the highs and lows of Covid, the future of the plant-based sector still looks bright.

    By Kenny Torrella
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    New York Mayor Eric Adams is an imperfect vegan. And that’s okay.New York Mayor Eric Adams is an imperfect vegan. And that’s okay.
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    The mayor’s “fishgate” debacle highlights the need for more nuanced food politics.

    By Kenny Torrella
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    This is how much meat and dairy hurt the climateThis is how much meat and dairy hurt the climate
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    Ending meat and dairy production would “pause” the growth of greenhouse gas emissions for 30 years.

    By Kenny Torrella
    Future Perfect
    8 tips to help you keep eating less meat in 20228 tips to help you keep eating less meat in 2022
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    Veganuary’s over — here’s how to make your less-meat habit stick in 2022.

    By Kenny Torrella
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    Big Food is ready to sell you more plant-based meatBig Food is ready to sell you more plant-based meat
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    But it’s not remotely close to dropping animal meat.

    By Kenny Torrella
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    The biggest fast food rollout of meatless fried chicken is happening in JanuaryThe biggest fast food rollout of meatless fried chicken is happening in January
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    KFC is serving up Beyond Meat chicken at its 4,000 US locations.

    By Kenny Torrella