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Kamala Harris Is Swapping Out Meat For More Plant Protein
The Vice President reveals she is ‘dabbling’ in veganism by eating only plant-based meals before 6PM, as she is pictured visiting a vegan taco restaurant.
Hotel Featuring Live Polar Bear Display Opens to Widespread Criticism
The bears are being kept in an indoor enclosure with artificial ice, small pools of water, and walls painted with snow and ice patterns to entertain hotel guests.
Scientists Develop Cancer Drug Without Testing on a Single Animal
Researchers hope that technology like this could help eliminate animal testing and lead to faster, safer, and more effective drug development.
Recipe: Quinoa with Sautéed Veggies and Gravy
This delicious dish consists of fluffy quinoa with sautéed garlic, onions, squash and mushrooms, simmered in a savoury mushroom gravy. Created by Compassionate Women.
Starbucks Launches Vegan Protein Box Nationwide
The hugely popular oat milk ‘Oatly’ has also been added to menus for hot and cold drinks, as the chain continues to add more and more vegan options.
Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Rescued Chickens From Factory Farm
The rescue birds will get to spend the rest of their days clucking, foraging, and performing natural types of behaviour in the safety of "Archie's Chick Inn".
Beauty Giant Garnier Finally Goes Cruelty-Free
The major beauty brand has been awarded the leaping bunny cruelty-free certification.
Fire At Arizona Farm Kills Over 165,000 Hens
Only three ‘barns’ were caught in the fire, revealing just how tightly-packed together the tens of thousands of animals were inside.
Snakes Inflated to Death To Make ‘Luxury’ Snakeskin Items
An undercover investigation into the leather trade reveals how snakes are bound with rubber bands, before being inflated to death with an air compressor.
Cuttlefish Show Impressive Ability to Exert Self-Control, Study Finds
The results reveal the first evidence of a link between self-control and intelligence in a non-primate species.
Recipe: No-Bake Lemon and Date Cheesecake
This beautiful raw vegan lemon and date cheesecake is a tasty and healthy dessert. Created by An Apple a Day.
The U.S. Wants To Build More Monkey Breeding Centres For Animal Testing
One planned facility in Texas is set to become the biggest in the country, and will supply up to 10,000 primates every year.
Wisconsin Hunters Kill 216 Wolves Within Three Days
After a Trump-era law strips gray wolves of their endangered species status, hunters use packs of dogs, snares, and leg-hold traps to kill wolves in a state-approved one-week hunt.
‘Game-Changing’ Seaspiracy Doc Now On Netflix
From the maker of What the Health and Cowspiracy, this new documentary examines how the global fishing industry is causing widespread environmental destruction.
Beyond Meat Announces Partnership with Major Fast-Food Chains McDonalds Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut
The leading vegan meat brand secures a game-changing supply deal with some of the biggest players in the fast-food industry, as demand for vegan products continues to soar.
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.