All 10 of the largest U.S. meat and dairy companies have lobbied against environmental and climate policies, resisting climate regulations, including rules on greenhouse gases and emissions reporting. This is according to a study by New York University, which examined the political influence of the 10 largest meat and dairy companies in the United States.

  • CrazyEddie041
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    621 year ago

    It’s legal because the people who benefit from corporate lobbying are the same people who determine what is legal.

    • @rdrunner
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      91 year ago

      Yup! And it’s exactly why the system will never change on its own. The people in power will never voluntarily give up that power. Why does Congress get to vote on its own salary?!