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Leonardo DiCaprio Slams Idaho’s Wolf ‘Eradication Campaign’
The Wolf of Wall Street star took to social media to stand with the scientists who are fighting to protect the state’s grey wolves.
World’s First Lab-Grown Sushi Bar to Open in San Francisco
Cellular agriculture company, Wildtype, is hoping to offer a solution to destructive fishing practices by launching the world's first lab-grown, slaughter-free sushi bar.
Rare Case Of H3N2 Swine Flu In Humans Detected In Canada
This is the third swine flu variant to hit the Manitoba province this year.
World’s First Lab-Grown Meat Factory Launches
Over 5,000 lab-grown burgers will be produced each day, marking a milestone in the race to create a more sustainable future of food.
Declawed Pet Lion Confiscated After Appearing In TikTok Video
Cambodian authorities have rescued the lion from a private residence, after TikTok videos showing the animal went viral.
Canada Goose Ditches Fur
After years of pressure from animal advocacy organizations, the fashion company has announced that it will stop selling fur by the end of 2022.
Lab Test Reveals Subway’s Tuna Sandwiches Contain No Tuna DNA
The New York Times obtained “more than 60 inches worth of Subway tuna sandwiches” and sent them to a commercial food testing lab.
Biggest US Meat Producer Launches Vegan ‘Chicken’ Bites
Tyson Foods continues to meet the growing demand for plant-based food with the release of its new buffalo and sweet barbecue plant-protein bites.
Hawaiian baby squid sent into space by NASA
Researchers are using the squid to study the effects of spaceflight with the aim of improving human health during long space trips.
Nike Launches Sneakers Made of Vegan Pineapple Leather
The design features Piñatex, a textured pineapple leather made from the by-product of pineapple harvests.
Eleven Madison Park’s $335 New Vegan Menu has a 15k Waitlist
The Three-Michelin-Star restaurant Eleven Madison Park recently switched to a plant-based menu and has a 15,000 person waitlist ahead of its June 10 reopening.
Recipe: Vegan Mushroom Arugula Penne
Ready in just 30 minutes, this creamy mushroom pasta recipe makes a delicious meat-free weeknight dinner! Created by Nutritious Plants.
New Plant-Based “Tuna” Coming to Restaurants By 2022
Cultured seafood company, Finless Foods, has announced its expansion into the plant-based seafood sphere, with chef-tested vegan tuna coming to restaurants as soon as next year.
Jay-Z and Reddit Co-Founder Invest In Vegan Chicken Brand Now Worth $250 Million
Plant-based start-up Simulate makes ‘the most advanced chicken nugget on the planet’, which contains more protein and less fat than animal-based nuggets.
Cargill CEO Says Plant-based Protein Will Cannibalize Demand For Meat
The meat company is racing to meet demand for plant-based products through significant investments into the alt-protein industry.
The U.S. Bans Importation of Dogs from More Than 100 Countries
The ban goes into effect on July 14, temporarily suspending the importation of dogs from 113 countries classified as high-risk for dog rabies.
Biden Administration Urged to Restore Protections to Wolves in Northern Rockies
To prevent the states’ planned wolf extermination, a coalition of conservation organizations is pushing to restore wolves’ federal safeguards.
Recipe: Creamy Vegan Scallops With Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
Did you know you can make vegan scallops from mushrooms? These creamy vegan scallops are marinated in a tasty garlic lemon butter sauce - perfect for a fish-free meal with friends. Created by FirstbornLisa.
Senate Votes to End Shark Fin Sales in the U.S.
The bill will bring an end to the commercial trade of shark fins and products containing shark fins in the U.S.
Vegans Are Happier Than Meat Eaters, Study Finds
The survey also found that people with higher happiness ratings are more likely to adopt a 100% plant-based diet in the future.