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Animal Agriculture Missing From 93 Percent of Climate News
Groundbreaking new data shows that animal agriculture’s impact on the environment is significantly underreported in climate-related coverage.
Central Park Is Now Home To NYC’s First Vegan Night Market
The weekly event will showcase plant-based cuisine from some of the city’s top vendors.
Horse Racing Suspended at Churchill Downs After 12 Horses Die
Since the Kentucky Derby, where seven horses lost their lives, an additional five horses have died on the tracks, with animal advocates emphasizing the events as ‘a devastating reminder of the inherent cruelty within the racing industry.’
Court Overturns Government Plan to Kill 72 Grizzlies Near Yellowstone
The legal ruling was welcomed by conservationists who say that the planned slaughter of the animals could have jeopardized the grizzly bear population in the area.
Slutty Vegan Among Best Burger Joints In US, According to Yelp
Plant-based burgers are a top food trend of 2023 says Yelp, as the review platform reveals its top 100 burger joints in the country.
Dark Reality of 'Thrill Killing' in the US Exposed in New Report
The investigative report by Born Free USA delves into the dark and unsettling origins of some of the most appalling hunting practices in existence, from killing contests to trophy hunting.
Mundi the Elephant Rescued by Sanctuary After 35 Years in Captivity
The 41-year-old elephant was cruelly trained to perform in circus shows before being kept in isolation for over three decades. Now, she has a second chance at happiness at a new sanctuary home in Georgia.
Student Sues School District for Free Speech Violation for Silencing Her Criticism of Cow’s Milk
The first lawsuit of its kind comes after the student was told by her school that she could not share information about plant-based milk in the school cafeteria unless she also provided pro-dairy content as well.
Helicopter Roundups of America's Wild Horses Could Be Banned
The Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act will prohibit the Bureau of Land Management’s controversial helicopter roundups of wild horses.
Vegan Handbag Brands to Add to Your Wishlist
As brands diversify their offerings and explore innovative materials, the availability of vegan handbag options has surged, presenting consumers with a wider selection than ever before. With this in mind, Species Unite has compiled a list of our top cruelty-free picks.
Hunted Whales Suffer Slow and Painful Deaths, Government Study Reveals
New report into the Icelandic whaling industry confirms that over 40 percent of whales suffered slow and painful deaths after being harpooned.
This Company Can Now Produce Cultivated Meat in Just Eight Days
Successfully scaling up production could pave the way for a world where cultivated meat satisfies the world's appetite for meat without harming people, animals, or the environment.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Launches ‘Eat More Plants’ Campaign
Adams credits a plant-based lifestyle with transforming his life and helping to put his type 2 diabetes into remission.
'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.
