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Up to 8,000 Minks Liberated from Fur Farm in Pennsylvania
An unidentified individual cut holes in a Pennsylvania farm's fence on Sunday, releasing 6,000 to 8,000 minks that were set to be gassed for their pelts.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Returns - Without Animals
The iconic circus makes its comeback this month, and for the first time will focus solely on human feats instead of forcing animals to perform.
Is Veganism the Best Thing You Can Do for the Planet?
Take a deep dive into the sustainability stats surrounding veganism, and discover why eating a plant based diet is one of the most powerful things you can do to protect the planet for generations to come.
Apple Ditches Animal Leather to Meet Sustainability Targets
The global tech giant is phasing out animal-based leather in all new Apple products, including watchbands, as part of its commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030.
Largest US Meat Producer to Cut Chicken-Slaughter Capacity by 10% As Sales Fall
Tyson Foods will shut four chicken production facilities in the US, as the company adapts to a slowing demand for some of its meat products.
“World’s Loneliest” Lion Arrives In New Sanctuary Home After Five Years Alone
Ruben the lion is now safe and recovering after being kept on his own in a tiny concrete cell at an abandoned zoo in Armenia for half a decade.
Cultivated Meat Company's First Commercial-Scale Factory to Launch in Chicago
The 187,000-square-foot facility by UPSIDE Foods has the potential to produce millions of pounds of cultivated meat annually, marking a significant advancement toward a more ethical food system.
The Midwest’s Largest Vegan Food Hall is Opening in Chicago
Set to open later this month, XMarket Vegan Food Hall will initially feature six restaurants, as well as a grocery store and a wine bar.
The Next Pandemic is Looming - Can Vegan Fashion Prevent It?
Vegan fashion is addressing concerns such as environmental sustainability, to offer alternatives that may also safeguard human health.
The ‘Strongest Farmed Animal Protections’ in the US are Under Threat - What Can You Do?
According to Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS), the proposed EATS Act, which stands for Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression, is to ‘ensure state’s autonomy over agricultural practices.’ The reality, however, is much more grim for farmed animals and consumers of meat.
Animal Farming's Influence is Blocking the Development of Alternative Proteins, Study Reveals
The study's findings reveal that the ‘gigantic power’ of the meat and dairy industry is hindering the development of alternative proteins essential for creating a more sustainable food system.
New Culture’s Animal-Free Dairy Protein Set To Disrupt $154 Billion Global Cheese Industry
"We are entering an era where we can produce massive amounts of real cheese without the involvement of any animals."
World's First Cat Treat with Cell-Cultivated Fish Revealed
Marina Cat has all the animal-derived nutrition of caught or farmed fish, but none of the harmful environmental impacts of commercial fishing.
Horses Stolen In Florida, Suspected For Illegal Human Consumption
$25K reward offered for information on the stolen horses as local animal welfare group says the illegal yet lucrative horse meat trade in South Florida is being fueled with stolen horses.
New York City Carriage Horse Dies, Renews Calls for Citywide Ban
The latest death has renewed the call for a ban on carriage horses in the busy streets of NYC.
Huge Animal-Free Leather Production Plant Set To Open In South Carolina
The facility will use fungus to produce an innovative and sustainable leather alternative that’s free-from animals and plastic.
New Endangered Gray Wolf Pack Discovered in California’s Sierra Nevada
One adult female and four cubs have been detected in Sequoia National Forest, bringing hope to conservationists that wolves in the state are beginning to thrive amidst federal protections.
Tokitae, World’s Oldest Orca in Captivity, Dies at Miami Seaquarium
The killer whale was taken from the wild in 1970, and was kept in a tank for over 50 years.
31 Wild Horses Have Died in Nevada Roundups - Why Are They Allowed to Continue?
A federal judge has granted authorization for the US government to proceed with the ongoing gathering of thousands of wild horses in Nevada stating no evidence of inhumane or illegal treatment during the roundups.
The Donkey Skin Trade - Everything You Need to Know
With millions of donkeys being slaughtered to create ejiao, advocates are calling for alternatives and other solutions to take precedence to save the donkey population.