Good Catch hands out free plant-based subs to challenge Subway to go fish-free
In response to the recent revelation that some Subway tuna sandwiches contained no trace of tuna DNA, plant-based ‘seafood’ brand Good Catch has taken to the streets of London in its OurWay food to hand out free fish-free subs in a direct challenge to the sandwich chain.
BREAKING: Animal Rebellion blockades McDonald’s only burger factory in the UK
Animal and environmental justice group Animal Rebellion has targeted McDonald’s once again to demand it commit to transitioning to a plant-based menu by 2025. Activists have blockaded the fast-food giant’s only burger factory in the UK, disrupting the supply of three million cow patties per day to its UK franchises.
The links between marine animals killed by heatwaves and those killed by industrial fishing
More than a billion marine animals have cooked to death due to the intense heatwave that battered western Canada at the end of June. Here are the links between commercial fishing and the climate crisis.
BREAKING: Lawbreaking and abuse rife at slaughterhouse despite CCTV and vet presence, reveals ‘Scammed’ investigation
News recently broke of draft legislation that would ban the keeping of elephants in UK zoos. Unfortunately, following clarification from environment minister Zac Goldsmith, Defra has no such plans, yet ‘inside sources’ have hinted at growing concern within the government about zoos with a report on elephant welfare imminent.
Man convicted of killing cats, but other animal killers remain free
A man has been convicted of killing and injuring cats in Brighton, yet those who kill other animals are allowed to walk the streets. Is this yet another example of society's hypocrisy and our collective cognitive dissonance?
The ban on elephants in UK zoos is not a sure thing, but it could be if we act now
News recently broke of draft legislation that would ban the keeping of elephants in UK zoos. Unfortunately, following clarification from environment minister Zac Goldsmith, Defra has no such plans, yet ‘inside sources’ have hinted at growing concern within the government about zoos with a report on elephant welfare imminent.
Kylie Cosmetics goes vegan but animal products and testing still rife in the beauty industry
Kylie Jenner’s billion-dollar beauty brand is going vegan. Jenner revealed on Instagram on Saturday that she “felt it was time to elevate” and that her makeup line, Kylie Cosmetics, will “join the VEGAN and CLEAN family”.
BREAKING: Canada Goose to go fur-free by 2022
Canada Goose has declared it is to go fur-free by next year in what to many people is a surprise announcement and victory for animal activists. “Our future is fur free,” said the brand whose past is synonymous with the abhorrent use of coyote skin trims on its trendy parka jackets.
'Eyes looking back': from commercial fishing to strict vegan
STORIES: What makes someone go from a life of farming and commercial fishing to being a staunch vegan with a PETA membership? Phil Hatfield shares his story.
Ollerton 10 freed: Matilda and her babies have been rescued
Matilda and her nine piglets have been saved from the slaughterhouse and are now a step closer to their forever home thanks to the work of animal rescuers, a grassroots pressure campaign and the huge outpouring of public support.
Could ‘vegan spider silk’ be the answer to the plastic crisis?
Scientists have come up with a bioplastic that uses soy protein to mimic spider silk with all the tensile strength but none of the exploitation associated with other alternatives currently in development. But is it too good to be true?
Vegans ‘much less likely to get severe Covid-19,’ new study suggests
We know that a plant-based diet is associated with many personal health benefits when it comes to chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, certain forms of cancer and heart disease, but a new study suggests that vegans may also have a defence against Covid-19 when compared to meat-eaters.