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Subway Will Expand Its Plant-Based Menu, According to Leaked Email
The news comes amid the controversy where DNA testing revealed the sandwich chain’s tuna sub contained ‘anything but tuna'.
'Historic Moment' for America’s Horses, As New Amendment Aims To Completely Outlaw Their Slaughter For Human Consumption
Congress given a 'prime opportunity' to finally close a legal loophole that has allowed over one million American horses to be trucked across state lines to their deaths.
Lululemon Reveals Mushroom Leather Yoga Accessories
The world’s first yoga mat made from mushroom leather is among the innovative new products created using a sustainable leather-like fabric derived from mushroom cells.
Beyond Meat Chicken Tenders Launch At 400 Restaurants Nationwide
Beyond Meat continues to disrupt the protein market with the launch of plant-based chicken tenders at hundreds of eateries across the U.S.
Olympic Legend Carl Lewis Says He 'Wouldn't Be Here Right Now' If He Hadn't Become Vegan
The 9-time Olympic gold medallist says he wanted to adopt a plant-based diet to prolong his career and, nearly three decades later, continues to promote its benefits.
Rarely Seen Glass Octopus Caught on Camera by Marine Scientists
The nearly transparent marine animal was filmed during an expedition off of the Phoenix Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Argentina Bans Salmon Farming In World First
Experts say the “watershed” ban could signal a turning tide against global salmon farming and its ‘floating cages’, which have destroyed coastal ecosystems and harmed wildlife populations.
'Cooked to Death': Heatwave Probably Killed More Than a Billion Marine Animals on Canada’s Coast
Experts estimate that nearly a billion mussels, clams, sea stars and snails died along the Salish Sea coastline due to record-breaking temperatures.
NFL Star Lawrence Guy Praises Plant-Based Diet For Prolonging His Career
The New England Patriots’ defensive tackle is the latest NFL player to embrace plant-based food and talk about its performance benefits for athletes.
'As Nature Intended': Captive Elephant Herd to be Rewilded in Kenya
The 13 elephants will be flown from a British zoo to Kenya where they will be reintroduced to the wild in a first-of-its-kind operation.
Leonardo DiCaprio Slams Idaho’s Wolf ‘Eradication Campaign’
The Wolf of Wall Street star took to social media to stand with the scientists who are fighting to protect the state’s grey wolves.
World’s First Lab-Grown Sushi Bar to Open in San Francisco
Cellular agriculture company, Wildtype, is hoping to offer a solution to destructive fishing practices by launching the world's first lab-grown, slaughter-free sushi bar.
Rare Case Of H3N2 Swine Flu In Humans Detected In Canada
This is the third swine flu variant to hit the Manitoba province this year.
World’s First Lab-Grown Meat Factory Launches
Over 5,000 lab-grown burgers will be produced each day, marking a milestone in the race to create a more sustainable future of food.
Declawed Pet Lion Confiscated After Appearing In TikTok Video
Cambodian authorities have rescued the lion from a private residence, after TikTok videos showing the animal went viral.
Canada Goose Ditches Fur
After years of pressure from animal advocacy organizations, the fashion company has announced that it will stop selling fur by the end of 2022.
Lab Test Reveals Subway’s Tuna Sandwiches Contain No Tuna DNA
The New York Times obtained “more than 60 inches worth of Subway tuna sandwiches” and sent them to a commercial food testing lab.
Biggest US Meat Producer Launches Vegan ‘Chicken’ Bites
Tyson Foods continues to meet the growing demand for plant-based food with the release of its new buffalo and sweet barbecue plant-protein bites.
Hawaiian baby squid sent into space by NASA
Researchers are using the squid to study the effects of spaceflight with the aim of improving human health during long space trips.
Nike Launches Sneakers Made of Vegan Pineapple Leather
The design features Piñatex, a textured pineapple leather made from the by-product of pineapple harvests.
