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Kenny Torrella

Kenny Torrella

Senior Reporter, Future Perfect

    Latest articles by Kenny Torrella

    Future Perfect
    Why the Western US is running out of water, in one chartWhy the Western US is running out of water, in one chart
    Future Perfect

    Cows are draining the Colorado River.

    By Kenny Torrella
    Future Perfect
    Those cute talking parrots on TikTok? A new investigation reveals the cruel “bird mills” that breed them for profit.Those cute talking parrots on TikTok? A new investigation reveals the cruel “bird mills” that breed them for profit.
    Future Perfect

    An exclusive investigation uncovers the hidden suffering behind the pet bird industry.

    By Kenny Torrella
    Future Perfect
    Why the government really, really wants you to drink (whole) milkWhy the government really, really wants you to drink (whole) milk
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    Washington’s obsession with dairy didn’t start with RFK Jr.

    By Kenny Torrella
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    American voters support animal welfare — and MAGA is seizing on itAmerican voters support animal welfare — and MAGA is seizing on it
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    Trump’s “strike force” against animal abuse, and the conservative movement’s turn toward animal welfare, explained.

    By Kenny Torrella
    Future Perfect
    One of the most impactful resolutions you can make in the new yearOne of the most impactful resolutions you can make in the new year
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    Why we should aspire to eat less meat like it’s 2019.

    By Kenny Torrella
    26 things we think will happen in 2026
    Future Perfect

    From the state of democracy to the chance of a recession, here’s what could happen in 2026.

    By Bryan Walsh, Izzie Ramirez and 11 more
    The 19 predictions that came true in 2025 — and the 4 that didn’t
    Future Perfect

    The 25 forecasts we made in 2025, revisited.

    By Bryan Walsh, Dylan Matthews and 4 more
    Future Perfect
    9 actually good things that happened to animals this year9 actually good things that happened to animals this year
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    It wasn’t all bad in 2025.

    By Kenny Torrella
    Future Perfect
    The meat industry is sabotaging one of modern medicine’s greatest miraclesThe meat industry is sabotaging one of modern medicine’s greatest miracles
    Future Perfect

    The US was making progress on its antibiotics-in-meat problem. Now it’s backsliding.

    By Kenny Torrella
    Future Perfect
    Why one of the world’s top fur producers just banned fur farmsWhy one of the world’s top fur producers just banned fur farms
    Future Perfect

    The end of fur just got a lot closer.

    By Kenny Torrella

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