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Netflix’s Tiger King Inspires Bill To Outlaw Private Ownership of Big Cats
The landmark legislation will ban the private ownership of tigers, cheetahs, and leopards in the U.S., and prohibit exhibits that allow public contact with cubs.
Curious About Veganism? A Dinner Party Could Be A Great Place To Start
Studies show that friends and family are a huge source of our information and help guide our lifestyle choices. That’s why new campaign Vegan Nights is encouraging people to come together and share delicious food.
US Meat and Dairy Companies Have Spent Millions 'Downplaying' Climate Change and 'Blocking' Reform Efforts, New Report Finds
Researchers found that US companies have consistently lobbied Congress on climate issues, with two of the companies responsible for the biggest emissions in the world.
Billie Eilish and Joaquin Phoenix Among Volunteers Handing Out Vegan Food to Homeless Youth
The food drive in Hollywood delivered vegan meals to a local organization supporting homeless youth, and marks the first-year anniversary of the charity Support + Feed, founded by Eilish's mother.
‘Abillion’ Pledges $1 Million To Save Pandemic-Hit Vegan Restaurants in the US
The popular review platform joins the #SaveVeganRestaurants campaign by donating $1 for every member review, to help sustain local, independent vegan restaurants affected by the lockdown.
Saks Fifth Avenue To Stop Selling Fur
The iconic luxury department store commits to a fur-free policy, which will phase out the sale of fur products and close the stores’ fur salons.
Scientists Use Spinach ‘Skeletons’ To Grow Lab-Grown Meat In New Study
The incredible finding signals just how sustainable the future of food can be, as lab-grown meat further positions itself as one of the leading solutions to feeding an ever-growing global population.
JUST Egg Sells Plant-Based Equivalent of 100 Million Eggs Since 2018
The huge milestone marks a shift in consumer habits as the food tech company behind the innovative product secures $200 million in its latest funding round.
The Seaspiracy Effect: Internet Reacts To Netflix’s Controversial Documentary
The global fishing industry has been thrust into the spotlight after Seaspiracy becomes one of the streaming giant’s most watched films around the world. So what do people think?
$2 Million Shark Tank Investment For 'Incredible' Oat Milk Machine
Numilk becomes the latest vegan company to land a major investment from billionaire Mark Cuban, with its environmentally-friendly machine that makes fresh, plant-based milk at home.
American Bald Eagle Population Quadruples In Just Ten Years
Once threatened with extinction in the 1960s, there are now more than 300,000 bald eagles, as the country celebrates ‘a historic conservation success story’.
Horse Meat Trade Condemned For Flying Live Horses Around the World For Slaughter
Thousands of live horses are sent on cramped, long-haul flights from the likes of Canada and France so that they can be slaughtered for human consumption.
Record $3.1 Billion Invested in Alternative Meat Proteins in 2020
Last year’s capital investment in the alternative protein industry was three times more than what was raised in 2019, as plant-protein continues to position itself as a sustainable solution to feed the world’s growing population.
World-Famous Conservationist Jane Goodall Releases “Eat Meat Less” Cookbook
The first-ever cookbook by the Jane Goodall Institute is a message of hope that eating less meat and more plant-based meals can be “completely revolutionary for people, other animals, and the planet we share”.
Watch: John Oliver Attacks U.S. Meat Companies For “Disgusting” Treatment Of Meatpackers
The ‘Last Week Tonight’ host says meat companies recruit the most vulnerable members of society, in an industry where serious workplace injuries occur on a daily basis, and over 57,000 workers have already contracted COVID-19.
Vegan Dog Food Market Set For Global Boom, Says New Report
Increased awareness of the health benefits of plant-protein and the environmental impact of meat are among reasons why the likes of Katy Perry and Lewis Hamilton are feeding their dogs vegan dog food.
Nearly 300 Elephants To Be Shot By Poachers, As Botswana Begins Hunting Season
The news comes as a desperate blow to conservationists, in a country once described as the last sanctuary for elephants in Africa.
Stella McCartney Reveals First Garments Made From Mushroom Leather
Mushroom leather goes mainstream as Stella McCartney reveals her first-ever garments made from mushrooms, while luxury brand Hermès also announces its first handbag using the sustainable material too.
‘World’s First’ 3D Printed Salmon is Vegan and Sustainable
Revo Foods’ innovative 3D printed salmon is the company’s answer to help stop overfishing and the environmental destruction of industrial salmon farming.
Recipe: Spiced Potato, Chickpea and Split Pea Burgers with Mango Chutney and Onion Fritters
This homemade vegan burger is filled with potatoes, chickpeas and peas and seasoned with masala and curry spices. Created by An Apple a Day.