The Environmental Costs of Our Fish Sticks

Close-up of a fried fish sandwich with crispy fish fillet, lettuce, and tartar sauce on a toasted bun.

In a $2 billion industry supplying companies like McDonald’s, Alaskan pollock fishing is wreaking havoc on marine habitats. As climate change puts additional pressure on Alaska’s ecosystems, the fishing industry’s destructive practices are making the situation even worse.

Read the full story, “The Environmental Costs of Our Fish Sticks,” by Lois Parshley in Jacobin.