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California company launches plant-based milk made from watermelon seeds
MILKish, the “world’s first” watermelon seed milk, is described as a creamy milk alternative that is an excellent source of calcium and has significantly less calories than cow’s milk.
Company behind huge monkey-breeding facility in Georgia vows to build the facility despite opposition
PETA’s Senior Science Advisor, Dr. Lisa Jones Engel pushes back against Safer Human Medicine’s claims that the facility will benefit Bainbridge residents.
Florida man who tied his dog to a pole and then abandoned him during Hurricane Milton is charged with a felony
Viral footage of law enforcement discovering the stranded dog near a highway led to mass calls for the owner to be identified and held accountable.
H&M to phase out new down feathers by the end of 2025
Following pressure from animal advocates around the world H&M has officially pledged to phase out the use of new down in favor of synthetic materials and post-consumer recycled down.
NYC plant-powered school meal program reduces overall emissions by over 40%, report finds
The Plant-Powered Fridays scheme was introduced to help improve student health, but it’s also having a significant impact on reducing emissions too.
Global wildlife populations decline by 73% in just 50 years, with food system as primary driver, report finds
The new report highlights a ‘system in peril’ as the world nears dangerous, irreversible tipping points that would be catastrophic for humanity.
EU court rules that France and other member states cannot ban “meaty” names for plant-based foods
The judge said that existing rules do enough to protect consumers, and that the process of banning plant-based companies from using “meaty” names like sausage and burger would create confusion and disruption.
‘World’s largest’ 3D food printing facility opens, bringing plant-based salmon filets to supermarkets
Revo Foods has launched what it claims is the world’s largest factory for 3D-printed food, debuting an updated mycelium salmon-inspired fillet as its first product.
Disney World is removing all dolphins from Epcot to prioritize animal welfare - but sadly they won’t be retired to a sanctuary
The dolphins at Epcot are being sent to a dolphinarium which has one of the highest death rates in the US, leading campaigners to call for the animals to be transferred to a sanctuary instead.
The ultimate guide to a cruelty-free fall wardrobe
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Kangaroo leather: Senators introduce US bill that will ban the sale of products made of kangaroo skin
An estimated two million wild kangaroos are slaughtered every year to produce “k-leather”, which is used in certain models of soccer cleats.
Six critically endangered red wolves die in aftermath of fatal vehicle strike in North Carolina - now fewer than 20 remain in the wild
Conservationists say more wildlife crossings could help protect the long-term survival of the species, which is regarded as the most endangered wolf in the world.
Nineteen scarlet macaws rescued from wildlife traffickers and returned to Guatemala jungle
Stunning photos show the birds flying free from their transport cages as they returned to their natural habitat.
More than 90% patient satisfaction rate for NYC hospital’s plant-based meals by default program
The city’s pioneering health scheme has made plant-based meals the default option for patients, who are still welcome to request meat dishes. Now a comprehensive review has found that the vast majority choose - and enjoy - plant-based meals.
Why the Captive Primate Safety Act is critical for protecting primates in the United States
In light of the alarming realities exposed in the HBO documentary Chimp Crazy, the urgent passage of the Captive Primate Safety Act is crucial to protect primates from exploitation and abuse in private ownership.
Indian temple welcomes life-size mechanical elephant in move to protect wildlife
The lifelike robot offers an ethical alternative to the country’s estimated 2,500 temple elephants who are kept in captivity to be used in processions and in acts of worship.
New York urged to ban “brutal” ejiao trade which kills millions of donkeys each year
The United States is one of the largest importers of products containing ejiao, a gelatin made from boiled donkey hides.
This new bill could finally be the key to permanently safeguarding American bison, grizzly bears, and gray wolves
The Tribal Heritage and American Bison, Grizzly Bear, and Wolf Restoration and Coexistence Act would establish permanent federal protections for these three species and expand recovery efforts and coexistence measures.
The future of fashion is animal-free: UGG launches its first-ever sheep-free UGG boots
The brand has long faced criticism over its use of sheepskin for its infamous UGG boots, but now a new animal-free version could signal a more compassionate direction ahead.
Stella McCartney’s 2024 Winter campaign: ‘It’s About F*cking Time’ fashion ended its senseless killing of animals and our planet
Inspired by a custom tank top worn by McCartney during her father’s inauguration into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999, the hard-hitting campaign calls for shoppers stop supporting the suffering and agonizing deaths of crocodiles and other animals.