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Nike joins Puma in ditching kangaroo leather for animal-free alternatives

Top sports brands such as Nike and Puma are ditching premium kangaroo leather; will Adidas follow suit? Nike has pledged to stop its use of kangaroo leather following pressure from animal rights activists and a crackdown in the United States. The US sportswear giant’s decision comes just two weeks after German rival Puma confirmed that …

Jennifer Coolidge crowned PETA’s 2023 Vegan Queen for animal advocacy

“Jennifer Coolidge’s huge heart for animals is rivalled only by the size of her talent.” Jennifer Coolidge has been named this year’s “Vegan Queen” by animal rights group PETA as recognition for her dedication to animal liberation during Women’s History Month 2023.   The White Lotus actress received praise from PETA Senior Vice President Lisa Lange …

Ricky Gervais among others joins calls to ban trophy hunting

All trophy hunting needs to stop. It’s just as wrong to kill a reindeer for kicks as it is to kill a rhino. We don’t have the right to murder living creatures for entertainment.” Dame Judi Dench and Ricky Gervais are among a slew of celebrities urging MPs to vote for an unprecedented trophy hunting …

Record number of dead dolphins washed up on France’s shores

Dolphins have been ensnared in fishing nets in the Atlantic waters off Western Europe for decades. However, alterations to fishing practices in the area have led to a sharp increase in the number of deaths. A record number of dead dolphins washed up on France’s Atlantic beaches after what animal activists claim to be the …

Cambridge university lecturer says vegan menu plan is ‘worrying on many levels’

The University of Cambridge has voted in favour of vegan menus. A Cambridge University lecturer has expressed his concern about the student union’s vote to move to an all-vegan menu. It comes after the student union voted in favour of beginning talks to implement “sustainable and 100 percent plant-based” catering at university cafés for environmental …

Miriam Margolyes and others call on PM Rishi Sunak to ban foie gras

Several other notable and award-winning actors, veterinarians, comedians, and sportspeople have added their signatures to urge the UK government to ban foie gras. Harry Potter actor Miriam Margolyes has called on the UK government to ban foie gras.   She is joined by a number of celebrities who have signed an open letter to Prime Minister …

Dozens of animals rescued from torturous life of Ontario roadside zoo

One of the rescued animals has already been relocated to a primate sanctuary. Dozens of animals including zebras, dogs, lemurs, nilgai antelopes, peccary pigs, macaws, an eland antelope, and an olive baboon have been finally removed from an Ontario roadside zoo thanks to Animal Justice’s efforts. The animals belonged to Bervie Zoo in Kincardine, and …

Moby’s debut documentary explores the link between punk rock and veganism

“My hope is that this movie maybe makes people question, Why am I continuing to support a food system that kills a trillion animals a year; destroys the rain forest; causes antibiotic resistance; causes climate change, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and obesity? “ Moby has released a new documentary film titled Punk Rock Vegan Movie, …

Is Rishi Sunak going vegan? The UK government responds to £1 million challenge

Sunak was challenged to go vegan in exchange for a £1 million donation to his chosen charity GenV launched a campaign that called for UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to go vegan for a month in exchange for a £1 million donation to his chosen charity. On December 31, the vegan organization published an open …

Dublin bus adverts draw criticism from politicians

“The recent EPA statistics show that animal agriculture is the highest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland – 37.5%.” Ads on Dublin buses promoting a vegan lifestyle and thrashing the dairy industry have sparked a huge backlash with politicians labelling them “highly misleading and toxic”. The posters were displayed on 120 buses and billboards …

Harvey Nichols finally bans fur

Harvey Nichols is ditching fur in a move that’s been described as ‘iconic’ by advocates. World renowned British luxury retail chain Harvey Nichols has announced it will stop selling fur by the end of this year. The 192-year-old fashion house is said to have made the decision following pressure from campaigners. The well-known retail chain …

Phoenix speaks out about cruelty to ducks used for down

 “The only way to end this cruelty and spare ducks is to stop buying items that contain feathers.” Oscar winner and longtime vegan Joaquin Phoenix has spoken out againtst  the  unspeakable cruelty routinely carried out against ducks for the down industry. His call follows a new PETA exposé that shows workers electrocuting birds and stabbing …