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Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker Join Together on Bill To Ban Factory Farming
The Farm System Reform Act seeks to shut down America’s huge factory farms which have “broken” the food system and have “undue influence” over public policy.
“Icelandic Whales Will Be Safe In 2020”: Iceland Announce No Whale Hunts For Second Year In A Row
Campaigners say the move is “the end of Icelandic whaling” as the industry continues to suffer from waning public support and declining profits.
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Ban Wet Markets in New York
The current pandemic has shone a spotlight on the more than 80 live animal markets currently operating within the US city. Now a new bill seeks to shut them down for good.
58 Percent of Workforce Test Positive For Coronavirus at Tyson Meat Factory in Iowa
The shocking stat is among many meat factories that have seen coronavirus spread through their workforces, as criticisms mount against the meat industry’s lack of employee safety.
Hong Kong Seizes Biggest-Ever Haul of Smuggled Shark Fin Worth Over $1 Million
The 26 tonne haul of shark fin represents the deaths of an estimated 38,500 sharks, mostly from endangered species.
Meet The 88-Year-Old Man Taking Care of Lebanon's Abandoned and Poisoned Dogs During the Coronavirus Crisis
Animal hero Mahmoud Youssef lives in a shipping container with around 80 rescued dogs, helping to give them a crucial lifeline during the pandemic.
Seven Vegan Instagram Accounts To Follow For Inspiration
From amazing chefs posting delicious recipe after recipe, to the most inspiring pictures of rescue animals, following these accounts will brighten up your social media feed.
Recipe: Simple Vegan Dhal
This delicious, South-Asian-inspired curry is a satisfying meal that is easy to make on a budget.
New Sanctuary Opens In Laos For Bears Rescued From the Horrific Bile Trade
The sanctuary has reopened and expanded 25 times larger than its previous space, with the Laos government set to close all bile farms by 2022.
The Best Cookbooks for Delicious Plant-Based Food
Whether you’re new to plant-based food or a seasoned pro already, our favourite cookbooks will help spice up your kitchen.
“America’s Factory Farming Is Just As Despicable As A Wet Market” Says Bill Maher
Maher condemns both wet markets and factory farms in a stunning viral video as part of his HBO show Real Time with Bill Maher.
Demand for Plant-Based Protein Soars As Meat Industry Struggles With Slaughterhouse Closures and Changing Consumer Trends
Business experts cite the public's “growing awareness of industrial meat’s connection to outbreaks” among the reasons behind the demand, as US plant-based meat sales rise 200 per cent during pandemic.
Recipe: Vegan Thai Green Curry With Tofu
Simple to cook and so delicious - it’s easy to see why this is a staple dish in Thailand.
Devastating Week For Conservation As Twelve Park Rangers and One Wildlife Officer Are Killed in Africa and Sri Lanka
The shocking deaths have sparked outcry and show how dangerous things can be for those working to protect wildlife.
Trump Orders Meat-Processing Plants To Stay Open Despite Mass COVID-19 Outbreaks
Critics have described Trump’s executive order as “marching meatpacking workers off to their deaths” as safety concerns mount for worker’s lives.
Chicago City Council Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages
Animal welfare groups welcome the positive news as the council votes to ban the controversial carriage rides throughout the city.
Recipe: Vegan Chocolate Brownies
A simple recipe for gooey, chocolate brownies with all the taste, and none of the cruelty.
Cruel, Unethical, and Dangerous To Humans: Why Animal Testing Must End Now
Calls for an end to animal testing are louder than ever, as more than 100 million dogs, cats, monkeys, guinea pigs, and other animals are used in US experiments every year.
How to Go Vegan: Five Simple Steps
Whether it’s for ethical, environmental, or health reasons, more and more people are choosing to eliminate animal products from their lives.
US Tax-Payer Funds Bought Cats & Dogs From China’s Wet Markets For Use In Animal Experiments
The shocking exposé also revealed the US government has given millions of tax-dollars to help fund cruel animal experiments at the Wuhan Institute of Virology - the controversial lab linked to the coronavirus.