067: Is Factory Farming Destroying the Planet Faster Than We Realize?

What if one of the most powerful ways to fight climate change starts with what’s on your plate?

In this compelling episode of the Better Life for Animals Podcast, Cheryl Moss sits down with Matthew Dominguez, U.S. Executive Director of Compassion in World Farming (CIWF), to discuss the urgent connection between factory farming, climate change, food insecurity, and animal suffering.

Matthew shares his personal journey from growing up on a cattle ranch to becoming one of the leading voices advocating for the end of factory farming by 2040. With more than 15 years of experience in animal welfare and food policy, he explains why food systems are deeply connected to environmental destruction and how consumer choices can shape a more compassionate future.

The conversation dives into:

• The hidden environmental cost of factory farming
• Why food choices matter more than most people realize
• How climate change and animal agriculture are interconnected
• The “Food Not Feed” campaign and global food inefficiency
• Corporate accountability and animal welfare commitments
• Why reducing animal consumption can make a massive impact
• The psychology behind changing hearts and minds
• How ordinary people can create meaningful change

Matthew also discusses why factory farming impacts nearly every major issue facing society today, from greenhouse gas emissions and polluted waterways to food shortages and public health concerns.

One of the most powerful moments of the episode is Matthew’s reminder that every time we shop or dine out, we are “voting with our dollars” for the kind of world we want to create.

Whether you care deeply about animals, the environment, human health, or creating a more sustainable future, this episode offers an eye-opening conversation filled with practical insights and hope.

Episode Highlights

[00:00] Introduction

[02:00] Death by a thousand cuts

[06:00] Ending animal suffering by 2040 is the vision

[09:00] People are waking up to climate extremes

[12:00] Comfort won’t solve the problems with animal exploitation

[18:30] Famine can be minimized by changing animal agriculture

[22:00] Most people in the U.S. consume far too much protein and food

[27:00] Many people choose to ignore the pain and suffering

[29:30] Change begins where you reside in this moment

https://betterlifeforanimals.com/podcast/067-Matthew-Dominguez

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