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Nearly 25% of Americans Have Cut Back on Eating Meat
Environmental concerns, personal health, and animal welfare are among the reasons why people are making the change.
Footage Reveals “Inhumane Treatment” of Animals on Iowa Senator’s Pig Farm
The gruesome footage and photographs were gathered during an undercover investigation.
Entire Whale Pod Slaughtered as Japan’s Annual Hunt Continues
Photographs reveal the whales’ final moments before their brutal slaughter as part of Japan’s annual dolphin hunt.
Watch: Meet “the cat-rescuer of Wuhan” who’s saving the city’s stranded pets amidst COVID-19 outbreak
Volunteers are stepping in as 30,000 pets estimated to be stranded in Wuhan.
Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscars Speech Puts Dairy in the Spotlight
The actor used his moment in the spotlight to speak up for animals.
Beyond Meat Predicted to be Cheaper Than Animal Meat By 2025
Saudi Arabian vegan Prince Khaled Alwaleed bin Talal predicts that plant-based products from Beyond Meat will be cheaper than animal meat by 2025.