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Tabitha Brown Is Opening Her First Restaurant
The social media star has millions of fans thanks to her feel good videos and talks on positivity. Now, she’s set to enter the restaurant business with the launch of her first vegan restaurant and bar.
Watch: Isha Datar’s New TED Talk On How We Could Eat Real Meat Without Harming Animals
"It's our once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get a second chance at agriculture," says Datar.
Bacon Rolls, Pork Sausages, and Turkey Meatballs: Outrage as Meat to be Served at Upcoming COP26 Climate Crisis Conference
“To be serving animal meat still when claiming to care about the planet is so irresponsible”.
Norway’s Slaughtered Whales Are Being Fed to Dogs
With domestic demand dwindling, whalers in Norway are selling the meat as dog food or dumping it into the ocean.
The USDA Has Made its First Investment in Cultivated Meat
Tufts University has been awarded a $10 million grant to establish the first-ever government-funded, cultivated protein research center.
Animals Recognized As ‘Legal Persons’ In U.S. Court First
The United States legal system defines animals as ‘property’, with their legal rights closer to inanimate objects rather than living beings. Now, for the first time, a legal ruling has recognized a community of wild hippopotamus as legal persons.
TED Climate Conference Applauded for Going Vegan
The popular media platform has led the way by serving plant-based food at their climate conference. Now, campaigners are calling for the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) to follow TED’s lead.
Volvo Collaborates with Iconic Fashion Designer Phillip Lim To Launch Luxury Vegan Bag
The new limited-edition, weekend bag uses the car brand’s new sustainable material, Nordico.
Meet The Woman Helping Millions of Black Women Go Vegan For Their Health
Award-winning public health nutritionist Tracye McQuirter is tackling diet-related diseases and preventable illnesses in the black community by raising awareness of healthy plant-based food. Now, her ‘10 Million Black Vegan Women Movement’ is her biggest project yet.
Authorities Burn and Kill This Couple’s 15 Dogs Over COVID-19 Fears
The couple learned the devastating news about the dogs they considered “their children” while quarantining in hospital.
A Guide to Vegan Halloween Candy
Have a fun-filled, animal-friendly Halloween with our guide to vegan candy, featuring 7 of Species Unite’s favorite treats.
Billie Eilish and Joaquin Phoenix Among 18 Celebs Urging COP26 to Tackle Animal Agriculture’s Role in Climate Crisis
Despite being one of the largest contributors to climate change, animal agriculture is not on the COP26 agenda as a priority in climate change mitigation discussions. These celebrities are hoping to change that.
Mountain Gorilla Dies in the Arms of Ranger Who Rescued Her 14 years ago
A “beloved” mountain gorilla, famed for a viral “selfie” in 2019 has passed away in the arms of her “lifelong friend”.
Jane Goodall Narrates Cultured Meat Documentary “Meat the Future”
The documentary by the award-winning filmmaker Liz Marshall will also feature music from Moby who has joined as executive producer.
The American Bumblebee Could be Declared Endangered
The iconic species has declined by nearly 90% over the past two decades. Now, scientists are worried the American Bumblebee could be completely wiped out.
Impossible Foods’ Meatless Pork Arrives in the U.S. Before Going Global
The company has debuted the product in New York's Manhattan restaurant Momofuku Ssam Bar.
Quick, Cheap and Tasty: Five Flavorsome Recipes by Plant-Based on a Budget
From chickpea ‘tuna’ to a fall-themed smoothie, here’s a selection of some of our favorite recipes by author and founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, Toni Okamoto.
‘Time For Dog Meat Ban’, Suggests South Korea’s President
Around 2 million dogs are raised for their meat on South Korean farms every year. Now, animal welfare groups are welcoming president Moon Jae-in’s latest comments on a potential ban for dog meat consumption.
Three Yellowstone Gray Wolf Pups Slaughtered in Montana
Two female pups and a female yearling have been killed in the first week of the hunting season.
Luxury Fashion House Kering Bans Fur Across All Its Brands Including Gucci and Saint Laurent
The luxury fashion conglomerate has banned the use of animal fur across all of its brands by fall 2022.
