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Exclusive: Pig and Poultry Air Pollution Costs UK Over £130 Million a Year  
By Clare Carlile
on
Residents living near the intensive farms say clouds of foul-smelling pollutants can make it hard to breathe.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage addresses Clacton-on-Sea constituents ahead of the August 2026 by-election. Credit: Nigel Farage/YouTube
Advisor to Climate-Sceptic Reform UK Laments ‘Disaster’ of a Harvest
By Phoebe Cooke
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Nigel Farage’s anti-net zero policies will do nothing to help struggling farmers, say campaigners.
Ireland’s deputy prime minister (Tanaiste) Simon Harris speaks at the launch of Ireland’s EU Council presidency, June 2026. Credit: Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU/Flickr
Can Ireland Deliver as ‘Honest Broker’? Here’s What’s at Stake for Climate and Nature in EU Council Presidency
By Rachel Sherrington
on
The Republic’s historic failure to curb agricultural pollution drives concern among campaigners.
Toxic blue-green algae blooms now choke Lough Neagh year after year. Credit: Shauna Corr
Northern Ireland Turned Into 'Sacrifice Zone’ to Feed UK’s Appetite for Meat, New Report Finds
By Shauna Corr
on
Nearly two thirds of country’s pig and poultry farms leach polluting manure into lough that supplies half the region's drinking water, according to latest research.
An intensive pig farm in Germany. Credit: Juniors Bildarchiv GmbH/Alamy
Denmark’s ‘Pig Election’ Prompts Drinking Water Crackdown. Will Europe Follow Suit?
By Phoebe Cooke, Clare Carlile and Rachel Sherrington
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Incoming government is spotlighting highly polluting intensive farming practices, which damage water, land and air.
A U.S. pork packing factory. Credit: Rawpixel / U.S. Gov (Public domain)
Industry-Linked Studies Disproportionately Advocate Meat Consumption
By Clare Carlile
on
Campaigners say corporate-friendly science has “corrosive effects on public health debates”.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, December 2023. A DeSmog collage. Credit: Main photograph (Presidential Executive Office of Russia), EU flag (Council of Europe), UAE flag (Public Domain).
Gulf Royal Family Banks Over €70 Million in EU Farming Funds
By Clare Carlile, Pol Pareja and Alina Mihai
on
Campaigners say the CAP system favours large landowners and is “fuelling autocratic regimes”.
Fertiliser and Grain Bosses Bank $66 Million Selling Shares During Iran War
By Clare Carlile
on
Industry giants have been accused of ‘enriching shareholders’ while ‘farmers and consumers pay the price’.
A legal opinion has dubbed the European Commission’s plans to simplify pesticide regulations ‘unlawful’. (Public Domain)
EU Plans to Weaken Pesticide Rules ‘Unlawful’, Experts Say
By Clare Carlile
on
The European Parliament has “a legal and moral obligation to reject these dangerous proposals”, according to Dutch Left MEP Anja Hazekamp.
A DeSmog collage of 'Enjoy, it’s from Europe!' campaigns. Credit: KRDIG, BVH, Avianza, CIPC (website) / Interporc (website) / InLac (Instagram and website.)
MEPs Call for Urgent Review of €1.5 Billion EU Food Scheme Pushing 'Misleading' Claims
By Laura Villadiego
on
The programme is “yet another bung to industrial production”, experts say.

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Exclusive: Pig and Poultry Air Pollution Costs UK Over £130 Million a Year  
ByClare Carlile
on
Residents living near the intensive farms say clouds of foul-smelling pollutants can make it hard to breathe.
Series: Investigating Intensive Livestock Pollution
Advisor to Climate-Sceptic Reform UK Laments ‘Disaster’ of a Harvest
ByPhoebe Cooke
on
Nigel Farage’s anti-net zero policies will do nothing to help struggling farmers, say campaigners.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage addresses Clacton-on-Sea constituents ahead of the August 2026 by-election. Credit: Nigel Farage/YouTube
Can Ireland Deliver as ‘Honest Broker’? Here’s What’s at Stake for Climate and Nature in EU Council Presidency
ByRachel Sherrington
on
The Republic’s historic failure to curb agricultural pollution drives concern among campaigners.
Ireland’s deputy prime minister (Tanaiste) Simon Harris speaks at the launch of Ireland’s EU Council presidency, June 2026. Credit: Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU/Flickr
Northern Ireland Turned Into 'Sacrifice Zone’ to Feed UK’s Appetite for Meat, New Report Finds
ByShauna Corr
on
Nearly two thirds of country’s pig and poultry farms leach polluting manure into lough that supplies half the region's drinking water, according to latest research.
Series: Investigating Intensive Livestock Pollution
Toxic blue-green algae blooms now choke Lough Neagh year after year. Credit: Shauna Corr
Denmark’s ‘Pig Election’ Prompts Drinking Water Crackdown. Will Europe Follow Suit?
ByPhoebe Cooke, Clare Carlile and Rachel Sherrington
on
Incoming government is spotlighting highly polluting intensive farming practices, which damage water, land and air.
Series: Investigating Intensive Livestock Pollution
An intensive pig farm in Germany. Credit: Juniors Bildarchiv GmbH/Alamy
Industry-Linked Studies Disproportionately Advocate Meat Consumption
ByClare Carlile
on
Campaigners say corporate-friendly science has “corrosive effects on public health debates”.
Series: Big Ag's Climate Push
A U.S. pork packing factory. Credit: Rawpixel / U.S. Gov (Public domain)
Gulf Royal Family Banks Over €70 Million in EU Farming Funds
ByClare Carlile, Pol Pareja and Alina Mihai
on
Campaigners say the CAP system favours large landowners and is “fuelling autocratic regimes”.
Series: Investigating EU Farming Subsidies
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, December 2023. A DeSmog collage. Credit: Main photograph (Presidential Executive Office of Russia), EU flag (Council of Europe), UAE flag (Public Domain).
Fertiliser and Grain Bosses Bank $66 Million Selling Shares During Iran War
ByClare Carlile
on
Industry giants have been accused of ‘enriching shareholders’ while ‘farmers and consumers pay the price’.
Series: Big Ag's Climate Push
EU Plans to Weaken Pesticide Rules ‘Unlawful’, Experts Say
ByClare Carlile
on
The European Parliament has “a legal and moral obligation to reject these dangerous proposals”, according to Dutch Left MEP Anja Hazekamp.
A legal opinion has dubbed the European Commission’s plans to simplify pesticide regulations ‘unlawful’. (Public Domain)
MEPs Call for Urgent Review of €1.5 Billion EU Food Scheme Pushing 'Misleading' Claims
ByLaura Villadiego
on
The programme is “yet another bung to industrial production”, experts say.
Series: Big Ag's Climate Push, Investigating EU Farming Subsidies
A DeSmog collage of 'Enjoy, it’s from Europe!' campaigns. Credit: KRDIG, BVH, Avianza, CIPC (website) / Interporc (website) / InLac (Instagram and website.)