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Vegan Chicken Nuggets Could be Coming to a Movie Theatre Near You
AMC Theatres have collaborated with plant-based meat company Impossible Foods to bring vegan chicken nuggets to theatres across the United States.
Hunters Wipe Out Nearly 20% of Yellowstone’s Gray Wolves - And Hunting Season is Far from Over
With wolf trapping season just beginning, campaigners say the death toll will only continue to rise.
Shell’s Seismic Tests Through Whale Breeding Grounds Halted by South African Court
The oil giant’s controversial project drew criticism and legal opposition from Indigenous communities and conservation groups.
Dairy is Dying: Ben & Jerry’s Entire Range is Now Nearly 40% Dairy-Free
The premium ice-cream brand is launching two new vegan flavors, bringing its official dairy-free count in the U.S. to 20 products.
Over 681,000 Farmed Animals in the U.S. Died In Barn Fires In 2021
Campaigners are calling for companies to take urgent action over potentially preventable barn after fires hundreds of thousands of animals perish.
MycoWorks Just Got The Funding It Needs To Make Mushroom Leather Mainstream
The biotechnology company has secured an additional $125 million investment to launch a new production plant.
Cultivated Dairy Startup Raises $120 million for Cow-Free Milk
“We don’t need the ‘rest of the cow,’ and we surely don’t need to spend resources in the process of creating a 900-kilogram animal.”
Experts Dismayed as World's First Octopus Farm Nears Completion
Spanish firm Nueva Pescanova Group prepares to open a farm capable of producing 3,000 tonnes of octopus per year in 2023.
Mercedes-Benz’ New Electric Car Is Fitted With Mushroom Leather and Vegan Silk
Automaker’s latest cutting-edge electric car is fitted with interiors made from sustainable future-fabrics derived from mushrooms, bamboo, cactus and vegan silk.
Progress! New Texas Law Will Make it Illegal to Chain Dogs Outside
The “Safe Outdoor Dogs” Act, aimed at protecting our canine companions, will go into effect on 18 January.
KFC to Launch Plant-Based Fried ‘Chicken’ at 4,000 U.S. Stores
The Beyond Fried Chicken will be available in stores nationwide from 10 January.
It’s Still Not too Late to Help Animals This Year: 5 Petitions to Sign Right Now
As 2021 draws to a close, here are five petitions you can sign to help make the world a better place for animals in the years to come.
10 Wins for Cellular Agriculture in 2021
From record-breaking investment figures to innovative new products, here are some of the wins for cellular agriculture this year.
Five Reasons Why You Should Try Vegan This Year
It’s nearly 2022 - and it’s now easier and tastier than ever before to try delicious vegan food. With the leading brands and retailers racing to meet the consumer demand for plant-based food, going vegan is a whole lot easier than you might think.
A Look Back at the Most Popular Animal-Related Stories of 2021
Cultured meat for cats, Greta Thunberg’s vegan message, and the end of the ‘Tiger King Zoo’ are among our most popular news stories of 2021.
Check Out Species Unite's Five Most-Listened To Podcast Episodes Of 2021
A cardiologist-turned cultivated meat entrepreneur, a bear rescuer, and a canine expert are among our most listened-to guests for 2021.
Cardi B: “I Want To Go Vegan”, Asks 20.5 Million Followers For Meat-Free Advice
Actor Drew Barrymore was among the thousands of people who tweeted their advice to the rap superstar, who hopes a vegan diet will help improve her health.
Camels Injected with Botox at “Cruel” Saudi Arabia Beauty Pageant
Over 40 contestants have been eliminated from the popular camel beauty contest after it was revealed that they were making artificial alterations to the animals.
Watch: Heartwarming Moment Kentucky Tornado Survivor is Reunited With Her Dog
She never gave up hope.
Cultivated Seafood Company Wildtype Announces First U.S. Retail Partners
Wildtype takes the next step in bringing sustainable, affordable cultivated salmon to U.S. grocery stores and restaurants.