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China Confirms Country’s First Human Case of H3N8 Bird Flu Strain
The infection comes as avian flu rates hit record highs across the world, drawing attention to the desperate need for food system change.
Six Critically Endangered Red Pups Born in the Wild Sparking Hope for the Future of the Species
With less than two dozen remaining in the wild, this litter of red wolves offers hope for a species that was hunted to extinction in the 1980s.
Virtual Plant-Based Burgers Are Coming To The Metaverse
LA-based vegan eatery Honeybee Burger is bringing its popular plant-based burgers to OneRare - the world’s first food metaverse.
Hundreds of Illegal Shark Fins Discovered at Texas Restaurant
Shark finning, the practice of cutting off a live shark’s fin, is prohibited in U.S.-controlled waters.
Introducing Africa’s First Cultivated Beef Burger
A South African alternative protein company has unveiled the continent’s first genuine animal-meat product that’s produced without slaughtering a single animal.
Petition Update: Congress Introduces Legislation to Ban Wildlife Killing Contests
Each year thousands of native carnivores and other wildlife — including coyotes, foxes, bobcats, mountain lions, prairie dogs and even wolves — are killed during these competitions. This new legislation has the potential to end the killing on over 500 million acres of public land.
Dogs are Healthier and Safer When Fed a Vegan Diet, New Study Finds
Researchers analyzed results from over 2,500 dogs to conclude that a plant-based diet trumps a conventional one when it comes to a dog’s wellbeing.
Orangutans Use ‘Slang’ To Show Their ‘Coolness’, Study Finds
Scientists discover orangutans create new versions of their typical vocal calls, which are then picked up by other members of the group.
Opposition To The World's First Octopus Factory Farm Continues to Grow
Momentum to protect octopuses builds as 10,000 Species Unite supporters speak out against the cruel plans, while a new, landmark UK law recognizes their capacity to feel pain.
Thousands of Seals Pups Slaughtered as Canada’s Annual Seal Hunt Begins
The commercial seal hunt is the largest slaughter of marine mammals on the planet, with more than two million seals violently killed during the past decade alone.
You Can Now Order 3D-Printed Plant-Based Meat at Selfridges
London’s iconic department store has become the first in the world to serve Redefine Meat’s 3D-printed meat as high-end locations continue to embrace the future of food.
Billie Eilish Launches Vegan Nike Air Force Ones
Scheduled for release on 25 April on Nike’s SNKR app, the sneakers are 100% vegan and crafted from environmentally-conscious, recycled materials.
Fur's Out, Apple Leather's in. Luxury Retailer Neiman Marcus Will Launch New Ethical Collections this Spring
The move signals how the fashion industry is stepping away from bygone industries into a whole new exciting world of cutting-edge materials.
"Miraculous" Rescue of Animals at a Ukrainian Zoo
The mass shelling and bombing of Feldman Ecopark in Kharkiv led to fears that its animals would have to be euthanized. But now an “incredible” public response has helped to rescue more than 80 animals already.
Egg Prices are Soaring as Bird Flu Spreads Across the U.S. These Vegan Egg Alternatives Could be the Solution
With egg prices rising, now could be the time to dip your toe into the world of plant-based solutions by swapping out the animal-based product for cruelty-free alternatives.
Hundreds of Dolphins are Being Held Captive in ‘One of the Largest Collections in the World’, Investigation Reveals
Behind the characteristic dolphin ‘smile’ is a world of cruelty. Could robotic dolphins be a solution to ending the trade and saving these marine animals from a lifetime of captivity?
The Largest Vegan Sports Bar in the World is Coming to Boston
The menu will feature veganized versions of sport-fan favorites such as Buffalo wings, loaded nachos, and pizza.
Why is the U.S. Slaughtering Wolves?
Wolves are facing grave threats from new laws that allow hunters to viciously trap and kill an unlimited number of these caring, intelligent animals.
Louisiana Court Labels Vegan-Meat Ban Unconstitutional
A law banning ‘meat’ labels on plant-based products like “vegan burger” and “meatless sausage” has been halted, in a major victory for plant-based food businesses.
New York and London to Get a Taste of Cultivated Lion, Tiger and Zebra Meat
The world’s first exotic animal meat grown in a lab has been created by Primeval Foods.
