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CDC makes unprecedented move to end monkey testing
Campaigners hail the CDC’s decision to end monkey experiments and retire 200 primates as a “historic” breakthrough.
The building blocks of a cruelty-free winter wardrobe
As the days are becoming shorter, temperatures are dropping – and we're all knee-deep in our wardrobe switchovers.
Over 300 lobbyists for industrial agriculture attended COP30, investigation reveals
New investigation reveals powerful meat and pesticide interests had a bigger presence at COP30 than many world governments.
Acting in Wicked films “changed me”, says Jeff Goldblum, as he stops eating meat
Wicked’s anti-cruelty message has inspired several cast members, including Jeff Goldblum, to rethink eating animals.
Undercover video exposes illegal monkey trade, prompting calls for CITES boss to resign
New footage shows long-tailed macaques captured in their natural habitats to be sold to US laboratories, leading animal advocates to urge for the resignation of the CITES Secretary-General.
Deadly “superbugs” found in major British supermarket meat supply chains, new report finds
A new investigation links pig farms supplying Tesco, Asda, and M&S to the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant “superbugs.”
Horse-drawn carriages in New York will continue, as council rejects new bill
Despite widespread public support and celebrity backing, a bill to ban horse-drawn carriages in NYC was rejected by City Council.
UK government unveils strategy for new technologies to replace animal testing
A new UK strategy backed by £75 million aims to fast-track the end of animal testing by embracing cutting-edge innovations like AI, bio-printed tissues, and organ-on-a-chip technologies.
Wyoming wolf killer pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges
Cody Roberts chased the young wolf with a snowmobile, struck her with the machine, then brought her into a bar where she was tormented for hours before he shot her.
Elephant seals in South Atlantic ocean in ‘dramatic decline’ after bird flu outbreak, new report finds
Aerial imagery reveals a 47% drop in breeding female elephant seals on South Georgia Island, with scientists linking the unprecedented decline to the ongoing bird flu outbreak.
Inside the hidden network of pigeon poachers
Over 100 pigeons vanished from New York City streets in a single afternoon, victims of a seedy trafficking network that nets birds for illegal sale in Pennsylvania.
Yes, beagles are still being tested on in laboratories
Abusing these docile dogs for unnecessary experiments is not a thing of the past.
Vegan Thanksgiving: Delicious Turkey Alternatives & Plant-Based Recipes
Discover the best vegan Thanksgiving recipes and turkey alternatives for a plant-based holiday feast full of flavor and compassion.
Mink eyelashes: how fur found its way into beauty
Mink eyelashes are, in every sense, a by-product of the fur industry. Essentially, wearing mink lashes means that you're wearing fur on your face.
Every number has a name: why it’s time to see farmed animals differently
We often reduce farm animals to numbers: how many are raised, how many are killed, how much they produce. But behind each statistic is an individual, with their own personality and sense of being. What does it mean to live a life where your entire existence is reduced to profit? Let’s take a closer look.
Why is this person facing more than five years in prison for rescuing animals?
Zoe Rosenberg faces up to five and a half years in prison after allegedly entering a California slaughterhouse and rescuing animals, a case that has drawn national attention to the treatment of farmed animals and the legal risks of open rescue activism.
What happens to your body after 30 days without animal products?
Going plant-based is a long-term commitment, fuelled by dedication to ethics and a better world. However, ditching meat and dairy might also come with some unexpected perks to those who take the step.
Will Vogue's new editor reimagine fashion without animal cruelty?
The time has come for the titans of fashion to be bold, and Vogue’s new Editor, Chloe Malle, has the opportunity to be the leader fashion needs in a time of climate crisis.
Brazilian meat giant JBS set to advocate for beef at COP30
JBS prepares to defend cattle’s climate role at COP30, even as deforestation and soaring beef emissions place Brazil’s climate goals at risk.
New York city to ban all processed meats in hospitals, schools and shelters
Mayor Eric Adams is determined to promote healthy eating among New Yorkers, having turned his own life around after adopting a plant-based diet.