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Petition Update: Tanzania Bans the Slaughter of Donkeys for their Skins
Killing donkeys to profit from their skins is now prohibited in Tanzania as the Minister for Livestock and Fisheries voices concerns about the country’s donkey population being wiped out due to the global demand for ejiao.
Seaweed Could be the Answer to Creating Sustainable Fish-Free Seafood
Scientists are teaming up with chefs at a Michelin-starred restaurant to develop a new seafood substitute by fermenting seaweed on fungi.
Petition Update: Anti-Horse Slaughter Bill Advances through Subcommittee Hearing
While the slaughter of horses for human consumption in America was banned in 2007, over the last five years, it is estimated that around 288,000 horses have been transported to slaughterhouses across state lines. The SAFE Act is a solution to closing the legal loopholes that enable this.
These Robo-Fish Could Help Save the Oceans from Microplastics
Scientists have created tiny robots that can ‘swim’ around oceans and seas while absorbing microplastics.
Hundreds Of Wild Mustangs Are Being Rounded Up To Make More Land For Animal Agriculture
Governor Jared Polis has urged the Bureau of Land Management to delay the wild horse roundup and search for ‘more humane’ solutions after 142 died in a federal facility in Cañon City.
This Research Robot is Living Amongst Penguins in the Antarctic
Researchers at Antarctica’s Atka Bay are studying a colony of around 20,000 emperor penguins with the help of a small, yellow robot called ECHO.
Dolphins are Self-Medicating with Coral, Study Suggests
The vital importance of coral can’t be underestimated, with nearly a quarter of all marine life depending on healthy coral reefs for shelter and food. Now, scientists have discovered that dolphins may be using them to treat skin infections, adding to evidence that some corals and sponges may also have medicinal properties.
Kevin Hart to Launch New Plant-based Restaurants in Los Angeles this Summer
The well-known comedian has teamed up with Burger King’s former innovation chef to revolutionize the quick-service sector with plant-powered food.
United Airlines Adds Impossible Meatballs to In-Flight Menus
Plant-based meat takes flight as United partners with Impossible Foods to offer Impossible Meatball bowls on select domestic flights.
Walmart Drops Coconut Products Linked To Forced Monkey Labor
The retailer is the latest company to drop coconut milk produced by a Thai supplier accused of forcing chained monkeys to pick the coconuts.
Horse Blood Farms to Continue in Iceland Despite Fierce Opposition
The operations extract blood from pregnant horses to supply a hormone to the meat industry. After a shocking investigation revealed beatings and abuse, officials have announced that the farms will be monitored for the next three years while the future of the industry is assessed.
Artificial Intelligence Tool Could Help Combat the Illegal Tiger Trade
As tiger stripes are as unique as human fingerprints, this groundbreaking database storing stripe profiles could aid the authorities working to dismantle the illegal wildlife trade.
Robotic Buoys Could Save Rare Whales from Ship Collisions
With just 336 known North Atlantic right whales remaining, scientists are turning to technology to keep this declining species safe from one of its biggest threats.
Eating Two Portions Of Fish Per Week Linked To Deadly Skin Cancer, New Study Suggests
New analysis of nearly half a million adults in the United States reveals a connection between melanoma and fish consumption, with bio-contaminants like mercury a possible factor.
Breaking: ‘Tiger King’ Star Doc Antle Arrested By FBI
Antle, who has been described as “the real kingpin” behind tiger exploitation in the U.S., has been jailed on suspected money laundering charges.
Blood from Pregnant Horses is Being Extracted to Fuel Intensive Animal Farming
Iceland is facing growing pressure to ban the 119 “blood farms” operating across the country after a recent investigation revealed beatings and abuse.
Illegal Tiger Farms are Expanding in Laos, Investigation Reveals
New covert footage released by EIA shows the huge expansion of captive-breeding facilities in Laos for tigers and bears.
Emergency Order Issued Against Beagle-Breeding Facility Responsible for “Chilling” Animal Abuse
Regulators said the site was responsible for the deaths of hundreds of beagle puppies who were being bred for medical research.
2 Million School Children in Illinois Will Now Have Access to Plant-Based Meals
A new bill will make it a legal requirement for state schools to offer plant-based lunch options, as part of efforts to make healthy, nutritious, and affordable food more accessible.
8 Stylish, Summer Sandals that are 100% Vegan
Step into summer with a clear conscience thanks to these eight specially selected sandal designs, from the veganized version of the classic Birkenstock to upmarket, eco-friendly heels.
