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#EATMEATLESS: Jane Goodall Unveils Plant-Based Cookbook To Encourage Animal-Free Diets
Renowned anthropologist, animal activist and primatologist Jane Goodall recently shared news of The Jane Goodall Institute's first ever cookbook titled #EatMeatless: Good for Animals, the Earth & All, which offers around 80 plant-based!-->…
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Netflix Seaspiracy Review: If You Can Still Eat Fish After Watching This Film, We’re Not Made The Same
Director Ali Tabrizi's documentary film, backed by Cowspiracy's executive producer Kip Anderson, is shocking, terrifying and an unsparing indictment of the commercial fishing industry. Let's hope everyone on the planet watches it so our!-->…
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Sweet Farm: This Animal Sanctuary Brings Goats To Your Zoom Call To Fight Factory Farming
Yes, there’s an animal sanctuary introducing goats to your next video conference. But for good reason. California-based Sweet Farm is connecting you to their rescued llamas and goats at the sanctuary to spread the message about the harms!-->…
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Interview: Vivi The Super Vegan Author ‘I Realised That Kids Books Aren’t Vegan Friendly’
We recently chatted with Tina Newman, the author of Vivi The Supervegan, a series of children's books with a message to empower kids to be kind to everyone – animals, humans and the planet. Newman shares her journey to veganism, raising!-->…
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World First: Animal-Rights Campaigner & Lawyer Debuts Vegan Wig Created From Hemp Instead Of Horsehair
In a world-first, U.K.-based vegan and animal-loving lawyer Samuel March decided to design his wig out of hemp rather than the traditional wig that uses horsehair.
Designed and manufactured by Oxford-based Cultiva Kingdom, a hemp!-->!-->!-->…
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H&M & Inter IKEA Group Back TreeToTextile To Scale New Sustainable Textiles Production
Sweden-based TreeToTextile recently invested EUR€35M (approx. US$42M) in constructing a demonstration plant in Sweden to upscale the production of new sustainable textile fiber.
Owned by H&M Group, Inter IKEA Group, Stora Enso, and!-->!-->!-->…
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Ricky Gervais, Brian May & Other Leading Voices Pen Letter To U.K. Government To Demand Fur Sales Ban
Several celebrities including Brian May and Ricky Gervais came together to call on U.K.'s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson to ban the use and sale of fur through a letter that demands that the government ‘fully support those charities calling!-->…
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XCellR8: Vegan-Friendly Testing Lab Raises Over US$140,000 To Create Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
XCellR8, a UK-based, vegan-friendly testing lab, was awarded £100K (over US$140,000) of funding to carry out a six-month proof-of-concept study to develop in vitro tests that are free from animal-derived ingredients, to create!-->…
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Hollywood Produces Film Calling On Nike To Ban Kangaroo Leather From Its Production
Gilmore Girls producer Gavin Polone and Emmy-winning sports editor Derek Ambrosi have joined forces together to create a short film that calls on sportswear giant Nike to ditch kangaroo leather from its production.
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A New Program Is Looking To Help Farmers Pivot To The Alt Protein Economy
Given the enormous role agriculture plays in driving global emissions, the expert scientific consensus is that our food system must change if we are to stand a chance against climate change. But doing so will require seismic shifts across!-->…
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Cats Fed Plant-Based Diets Can Live Healthy Lives, New Study Suggests
A new study suggests that contrary to popular belief, cats fed plant-based diets that are nutritionally sound do not appear to be adversely affected at all. In fact, researchers found that cats who were on vegan diets had more ideal body!-->…
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Dairy Farmers Ditch Cows To Make Oat Milk Delivered In Reusable Bottles
Jay and Katja Wilde of Bradley Nook Farm in the U.K. have recently launched a new oat milk subscription service, ditching their traditional dairy farm operations to produce the ethical and sustainable plant-based alternative. Working with!-->…
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China Wildlife Ban: Revised Law Continues Exploitation, Fails To Protect Animals
On 19 November 2020, China closed the consultation for revision of its wildlife protection law even though the revised articles continue to threatens wildlife by allowing the exploitation of animals for other purposes like fur farming and!-->…
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Not Only Liberals: Vegan Conservatives Group Formed To Promote Plant-Based Diets Among Tories
Launched to mark the start of Veganuary this year, Vegan Conservatives is the latest caucus in the U.K. Conservative Party aiming to promote plant-based diets for health, animal welfare and sustainability. Made up of Tory members,!-->…
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6.5 Million Britons To Go Meatless As Public Support For Factory Farm Ban Reaches All-Time High
New survey data in the U.K. shows that a record number of people are now planning to switch to a meat-free diet in 2021, driven by rising concerns about health and sustainability. Research also shows that support amongst the British public!-->…
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Animal Welfare Activists Slam Hermès Plan To Build Large Crocodile Farm For Exotic Skin Handbags
High-end French fashion brand Hermès is planning to build one of the biggest crocodile farms in Australia. The facility will farm more than 50,000 saltwater crocodiles for their skins, which is used to make the brand’s luxury handbags and!-->…
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This New App Takes Users To The ‘Frontlines Of Wildlife Conservation’ In Real-Time
While many of us see animal and wildlife conservation as important issues, it’s not always clear what the actionable steps exist to make a difference. Now, a new app is being developed to do exactly that, taking users onto the “frontlines”!-->…
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Joaquin Phoenix: New Photobook Uncovers “Darkest, Most Unsettling’ Realities Of Slaughterhouses”
Warning: The images and content in this article may be disturbing to some readers.
A newly published photobook documenting humanity’s cruel relationship with animals has been described by award-winning actor and activist Joaquin Phoenix!-->!-->!-->…
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Animal Testing In China: The Road To Market For Cruelty-Free Beauty Brands
Clean Beauty Columnist Allie Rooke talks you through everything you need to know about entering the China beauty market without testing on animals. She also shares updates on the latest regulatory changes and offers up her view on whether!-->…
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Costco Drops Coconut Milk Brand After PETA Uncovers Forced Monkey Labour & Abuse
Costco, the second largest U.S. retailer after Walmart, has dropped a brand of coconut milk after a PETA investigation revealed that monkeys in Thailand have been abused and forced to work and pick coconuts to produce their products.!-->…
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Factory Farming Poses ‘Real & Present Danger’ Of Superbug Antibiotic Resistance, Says New Report
A new report published by nonprofit the World Animal Protection (WAP) is warning of the threat of superbugs emerging on factory farms due to antibiotic overuse. Describing the threat as a “real and present danger” to global public health,!-->…
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