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California Introduces Bill To Help Farmers Transition To Sustainable, Plant-Based Agriculture
The legislation will help make California a leader in supplying and processing plant-based foods, as demand for more sustainable plant-protein continues to soar.
Cattle Still Onboard ‘Stranded’ Livestock Ships After Two Months At Sea
More than 2,000 cows have been held in ‘hellish’ conditions after the boats were refused entry to dock, with many animals expected to be dying or already dead.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Goes Vegetarian For Lent
Congresswoman asks her supporters to join her as she chooses to go meat-free for forty days, in honor of her colleague Rep. Raskin’s late son.
Recipe: Peanut Butter Macadamia Chocolate Fudge Cake
This peanut butter macadamia chocolate fudge cake is a healthier alternative when you want something sweet and chocolatey. Created by Compassionate Women.
1,278 Minke Whales To Be Slaughtered As Norway Announces Whale Hunt
Despite a global moratorium on commercial whaling, Norway has declared its controversial whaling season for 2021, and hopes an “upward trend” for whale meat will continue.
World’s First Case of H5N8 Bird Flu In Humans Detected In Russia
The worrying transmission is the latest reminder of the potential for future pandemics coming from poultry and farmed animals.
Pigs Can Play Video Games, Researchers Find
Scientists discover that pigs can use their snouts to control a joystick and successfully play a video game, in a display of the animal’s “remarkable behavioral and mental flexibility”.
Volunteers Rescue Thousands of Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles From Freezing Texas Waters
As Texans battle with freezing temperatures and lack of power, animal protection groups and volunteers have come together to help warm up the turtles and save their lives.
Bill Gates: “All Rich Countries Should Move To 100-Percent Synthetic Beef”
The Microsoft founder urges wealthy nations to switch resource-intensive beef products with plant-based alternatives and lab-grown beef, to help tackle climate change.
Nestlé Announces Vegan KitKat
As the world’s largest food and beverage company, Nestlé says it wants to be at the “forefront” of the vegan “food revolution” as more and more consumers switch to plant-based food choices.
Spain Approves Nationwide Ban on Hunting Wolves
The historic move protects the country’s last 2,000 remaining wolves, and will help rescue the species from the threat of extinction.
Nike and Adidas Among Brands Blasted For Selling Kangaroo Leather Shoes
Around 2 million kangaroos are hunted every year to help produce shoes made from kangaroo skin, as a new bill to outlaw their sale is introduced by U.S. lawmakers.
Introducing The ‘World’s First’ Cell-Based Ribeye Steak
The slaughter-free steak uses 3D printing technology to cultivate real cow cells, so that it tastes - and even has fat and muscle - just like its slaughtered counterpart.
Costco Condemned For Animal Cruelty Over Its $5 Rotisserie Chickens
Undercover investigation into Costco farm finds “countless” chickens endure short lives of chronic pain before succumbing to ailments including open wounds, ammonia burns, and broken bones.
“Extremely Cruel” Wildlife Killing Contests Exposed In Indiana and Texas
Coyotes, bobcats, and foxes are among the animals blasted with assault rifles, as ‘competitors’ are awarded cash prizes for hunting the heaviest or smallest animals.
Kenya Reports No Rhinos Were Poached in 2020
Increased anti-poaching efforts and expanded community outreach have led to an incredible year free from rhino poaching in Kenya - for the first time since 1999.
Recipe: Hearty Baked Lasagne
This heart baked lasagne is perfect for a summer gathering or a cozy winter meal. It’s also a healthy dish that’s cholesterol-free and full of protein and fiber. Created by Beantown Kitchen.
Starbucks CEO Says Plant-Based Is ‘Most Dominant Shift’ In Consumer Behaviour
The world’s largest coffeehouse chain is embracing the demand for plant-based food and drink, as it reveals one store in Seattle has already switched to a 100% plant-based food menu.
In Pictures: 30 Slow Lorises Released Back Into The Rainforest
The endangered primates were being kept illegally as pets, where they had likely been poached from the wild. Now, after a lengthy rehabilitation, the lorises have returned to their forest home.
Vegan Senator Cory Booker Appointed to Senate Agriculture Committee
With the committee focusing on agriculture, nutrition and hunger, Booker - a longtime advocate for phasing out factory farms - could push nutrition reform and help create real change for America’s broken food system.
