Tag: Animal Welfare
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Gucci will go fur-free in 2018
In the high fashion world, fur has become more a symbol of cruelty than luxury.
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Lush ethics director talks animal testing, ingredient sourcing, and what it's like to have such a cool employer
Hilary Jones was a professional activist before working for Lush, making it a perfect match.
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Chicken plants in Midwest are human labor camps
When a judge sends a defendant to the 'Chicken Farm,' it's considered worse than jail by some.
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Why is anyone surprised that a chicken factory engages in questionable activity?
The entire industrial food system, after all, is built on cutting corners, from raising animals to consuming them.
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What is the difference between vegan and cruelty-free makeup?
The terms are used interchangeably, but mean different things.
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How children are taught to stop loving and start eating animals
An interesting research paper explains how subconscious cultural reeducation occurs throughout childhood, legitimizing meat consumption.
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Are backyard eggs really that dangerous?
With an increase in salmonella cases this year, health officials are pointing the finger at hobby farmers, which isn't entirely fair.
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Fish eat plastic -- and they like it, too
New research has found that the 'scent' of plastic in seawater appeals to foraging fish.
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German International School in India goes vegan
It became too difficult for students and teachers to reconcile eating meat with caring for abandoned animals.
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Modern Meadow's lab-grown leather will debut this fall
Growing leather in a lab resolves animal issues, but what about the environmental effects of tanning?
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Lab-grown meat company raises $17m in funding
Bill Gates, Richard Branson, Cargill—who hasn't invested in Memphis Meats at this point?
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Farmed Atlantic salmon escape into the Pacific Ocean
So why are they being farmed in the Pacific if they cannot intermingle?
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British banknotes stick to the animal tallow
The decision will frustrate many vegans, but perhaps it's time to question what really defines 'success' in the animal protection world.
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Sadly, mega animal farms are on the rise in the United Kingdom
Report says industrial-scale farms have increased 26% in the past six years.
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19 U.S. aquariums ban plastic straws and bags, while promising to do more
Going plastic-free is the most ocean-friendly choice.
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Sonic launches part-mushroom, part-beef burger
It's not a veggie burger. But there's a lot less beef in it than normal.
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132-year-old lobster liberated after 20 years in a tank
Poor sweet Louie the Lobster was returned to the sea after two decades in captivity at a Long Island clam bar.
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Can you correctly guess these monkeys' emotions?
Wildlife tourists often mistake warning of aggression for smiles or kisses, leading to bites and mayhem. How would you fare?
