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US Farms Want Less Regulation For “Cruellest” Slaughter Method
Agriculture associations want rules relaxed to make it easier to use the ‘cruellest’ - and ‘cheapest’ - method to mass-kill birds, which has been described as “basically cooking animals alive”.
Leonardo DiCaprio Just Invested in this Hollywood-Backed Vegan Sneaker Brand
British sneaker brand Løci has secured a £4 million fundraising round for its sustainable, cruelty-free shoes.
Menus at Hundreds of US Colleges To Be Nearly 50% Plant-Based
The largest foodservice provider in the country has pledged to make at least 44 percent of its menus plant-based, as part of its sustainability targets for planet-friendly food.
How to Stay Vegan After the Species Unite 30-Day Challenge
As you take the next steps on your vegan journey, here are a few things to help you stay on track with your new, compassionate, and more sustainable lifestyle.
Sanctuary Spotlight: How Do Leopards Communicate?
To replicate the natural habitat of leopards rescued from conflict situations across India, animal sanctuary Wildlife SOS has strategized several measures that help the leopards communicate with one another.
The World’s First Cell-Based Meat for Dogs Could Save the Planet - and Trillions of Animals
Cruelty-free pet food pioneer, Wild Earth, announces the development of a cell-based meat broth topper for dogs that will be available to consumers in 2023.
'Plant-based' and ‘Oat Milk’ Added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary
The new terms reflect the growing uptake in plant-based diets and sustainable food choices.
US Appoints First Diplomat For Animals and the Planet
The new Special Envoy for Biodiversity and Water Resources will tackle global environmental issues to help reverse the loss of biodiversity and promote water security.
Eleven Madison Park is the First Vegan Restaurant to Receive Three Michelin Stars
The New York fine dining restaurant has retained its three Michelin stars after reopening as a plant-based eatery during the pandemic.
Scientists Call for an Urgent "Move Away From Factory Farming" Amid Bird Flu Pandemic
A highly pathogenic strain of avian flu broke out last year and has so far led to the deaths of 86 million birds in the US and Europe alone.
Animal Dissection in School Classrooms is "Unnecessary", New Report Shows
More than ten million animals are killed and dissected for the school curriculum in the United States every year, despite safer and more effective teaching methods available, including interactive digital dissection software and synthetic dissectible models.
Vegan Footwear Will be A $300 Billion Dollar Industry by 2030, Report States
Consumers are demanding more ethical, sustainable fashion options and shaping the future of footwear, one shoe at a time.
Baby Chimpanzees Kidnapped From Sanctuary
Abductors have posted a distressing video of the chimps being held hostage, and are demanding ransom money for their safe return.
NYC Hospitals Will Now Serve Plant-Based Meals as the Default
The new initiative, supported by the city’s mayor and plant-based advocate Eric Adams, will provide the community with better access to healthy food choices.
The US Army is Secretly Shooting Dogs and Cats For Medical Research
The Army Medical Research and Development Command has secretly allowed the shooting of cats and dogs so that researchers can study their wounds, despite the practice being prohibited since 1983.
In Photos: Reasons to Try Vegan for 30 Days
See the animals used for food, fashion, and entertainment, then sign up for the Species Unite 30-Day Vegan Challenge to discover the solutions you can incorporate into your everyday life to help change the world.
P!nk And Ricky Gervais Remind New York Fashion Week of the Suffering Behind Fur And Exotic Skins
During the opening of New York Fashion Week and Fendi’s runway show, a video narrated by Ricky Gervais and P!nk exposed the animal cruelty between the fur and exotic skin trades.
New Wolf Family Discovered in Oregon Raises Hope for the Species
Sightings of two adults and two pups in the state where gray wolves are federally protected has been hailed by conservationists as "an exciting new chapter" for the species.
New Documentary Uncovers Fashion Industry’s Shocking Use of Animals
Eye-opening film ‘SLAY’ exposes greenwashing, mislabelling, and animal cruelty from some of the world’s major luxury fashion brands.
President Biden Backs Cultivated Meat in New Executive Order
President Joe Biden has signed a new executive order that will help accelerate development and innovation in the cellular agriculture industry.