Tag: Animal Welfare
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Declawing linked to chronic pain and aggression in cats
A new study shows that declawing cats often leads to long-term pain and unwanted behaviors.
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How to be a reducetarian
This term is meant to include all people striving to reduce consumption of animal products.
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Woman acquitted for giving water to pigs on their way to slaughter
Anita Krajnc will not be fined or face jail time for her "act of compassion" toward animals.
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Let's talk about meat reduction, instead of elimination
Omnivores face little social pressure to reduce the amount of meat they eat, even though this could help the planet. Perhaps it's time to consider something other than an "all or nothing" approach to meat-eating.
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Dairy raises more ethical red flags than meat
So why do we persist in cutting meat out of diets first, rather than dairy, when faced with environmental and ethical questions?
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Ivory lust wanes in China, elephants rejoice
With carving factories and shops closing in preparation for the end of domestic ivory sales, the price of tusks in China are plummeting.
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Memphis Meats reveals first lab-grown chicken
It looks and tastes like regular fried chicken, but its production never ruffled a feather.
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Pigs saved from slaughter romp and frolic in the countryside (video)
From meat farm to sanctuary, the glee of this mom and her piglets is palpable.
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Don't believe what's printed on egg cartons
A new investigative report from Viva! reveals that conditions for laying hens are as hellish and squalid as ever, even if they're labelled free-range.
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Why the free-range egg label means little
Just because eggs are labelled 'free range' doesn't mean a chicken's life is much improved.
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Animals are smarter than most people think
Dutch primatologist Frans de Waal is one of many scientists rethinking the way we think about animals thinking.
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Sea turtle hatchery in Nicaragua pays poachers for eggs
Communities in northwestern Nicaragua are rallying to save the critically endangered hawksbill turtle.
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6 fascinating facts about chickens
It's time we started paying attention to chickens, one of the most misunderstood and ignored species on Earth.
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Buying grass-fed dairy is about to get easier
A new logo is coming to dairy products near you, so learn what it's all about.
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Canada moves toward eliminating animal testing in cosmetics
It's the right thing to do, but bill enactments take a long time.
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SuperMeat wants to grow real meat, without harming animals
If SuperMeat's ambitious research succeeds, soon you'll be able to grow 3-D chicken parts that are biologically identical to the 'real' thing.
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Brands are using social media to reach #consciousconsumers
When it comes to communicating an alignment with personal values, it doesn’t get more personal than social media.
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Veganuary wants you to go vegan for the month of January
Sign the pledge and go animal-free for one month. With Veganuary's fabulous online resources, it's easier than you think.
