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'Uncharted Territory': New Study Warns World Will Likely Exceed 1.5°C Temperature Limit Within Five Years
According to the report, there is a 66 percent chance of surpassing the 1.5C threshold during at least one year within the timeframe of 2023 to 2027.
'Brutal and Dangerous': Bill to End Horse Slaughter Reintroduced to Congress
The Save America's Forgotten Equines Act seeks to permanently prohibit the commercial slaughter of horses within the US and put an end to their export for such purposes.
Brazil Bans Live Cow Exports in Groundbreaking Ruling Recognizing Animal Rights
Brazil's historic ban on live cattle exports has been celebrated by animal rights campaigners, signaling a major victory for animals and the fight against abusive practices.
Supreme Court Votes to Uphold California Law that Bans ‘Extreme Confinement’ for Pigs, Hens, and Calves
The pork industry fought to repeal the farm animal welfare laws that ban the likes of gestation crates, which are so small that caged animals cannot turn around.
This Company Just 3D Printed the ‘World’s First’ Cultivated Fish Fillet
The fillet, which is grown from fish cells, offers a sustainable and kinder solution to industrialized fishing.
Canine Distemper Outbreak and Animal Welfare Violations by Marshall Farms Exposed
Animal breeding company Marshall Farms is under fire for a canine distemper outbreak that infected 250,000 baby ferrets, prompting PETA to file a complaint against the company for possible violations of the Animal Welfare Act.
France’s Moulin Rouge Bans Animal Performances
The iconic cabaret had long used live snakes as part of a controversial underwater segment, but has now modified the act to reflect modern attitudes towards using animals in performances.
Seven Horses Die in the Days Leading Up to this Year’s Kentucky Derby
Activists brand racetrack venue Churchill Downs ‘a killing field’ following four breakdowns, a broken neck, and two unexplained deaths.
Gucci Bans Angora and Rabbit Felt
The brand’s parent company Kering, which also owns the likes of Balenciaga and Saint Laurent, has strengthened its fur ban as demand for animal-free fashion continues to grow.
Colorado Finalizes Plan to Reintroduce Gray Wolves
It’s taken almost two years of discussions with stakeholders, but now the animals are set to return to the state later this year.
America’s Wild Horses in Peril: Thousands Are About to Lose Their Freedom in B.L.M Roundups
Starting in July, over 7,000 wild horses freely roaming across public lands in the United States will be captured by the Bureau of Land Management, igniting urgent concerns for the future and survival of these native animals.
Shake Shack Launch Plant-Based Shakes and Meat-Free Burgers
The brand is the latest to meet the increasing consumer demand for animal-free food, with new vegan products now available at every Shake Shack location across the US.
How Can We Promote Respect for Chickens? An Interview with Karen Davis of United Poultry Concerns
Karen Davis, PhD, President and Founder of United Poultry Concerns, discusses her personal journey towards animal rights activism and establishing a nonprofit organization focused on promoting the compassionate and respectful treatment of chickens.
Lewis Hamilton’s Plant-Based Burger Chain Opens in the US
Neat Burger’s arrival in the US is the latest sign of the growing popularity of plant-based burgers, as consumers increasingly opt for more sustainable food choices.
New Zealand Bans the Export of Live Animals
The controversial industry transports thousands of live farmed animals to other countries via long journeys on huge ships, where crowded, unsanitary, and distressing conditions cause immense suffering for animals.
Pakistan Zoo Elephant Dies Before Being Rescued
A relocation for the elephant, who was in “serious pain and suffering”, was finally agreed, but now Noor Jehan has passed away before experiencing her freedom.
H&M Beauty Releases New, Vegan Collection Designed for Gen Z
The new brand OHH! (OH HEY HERO) features a selection of everyday essential body care products that are entirely cruelty-free.
UPSIDE Foods Announces New Cultivated Chicken Sandwiches, Dumplings and Sausages
Pending regulatory approval, these products made from real animal cells aim to revolutionize the meat industry by offering a more sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional animal agriculture.
The Innovative Designers Transforming Vegan Fashion
Vegan fashion is booming because of climate concerns and an increasing awareness of animal suffering, but it is also rising because designers today are finally creating the vegan styles to rival mainstream fashion.
Sri Lanka is Considering Selling 100,000 Endangered Macaques to China
The proposal to export toque macaques to China for use in zoos has raised concerns among animal protection groups, who fear that the primates may be used for medical research purposes due to the high demand.