Popstar Will Young handcuffs himself to gates of dog breeding centre
“I couldn’t sit at home and not do nothing [to] bring attention to the plight of these animals.” This week, popstar Will Young handcuffed himself to the gates of a Cambridgeshire dog-breeding centre in a protest over animal testing. The move was in support of “Camp Beagle” and comes as animal rights protesters demand the …
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Greta Thunberg says COP26 pact only ‘waters down the blah, blah, blah’
“We can still expand fossil fuel infrastructure, we can increase the global emissions. It’s very, very vague.” Greta Thunberg has slammed the eventual agreement struck at COP26 saying it only succeeds in “watering down the blah blah blah.” According to the 18-year-old climate activist who came to Glasgow for the summit, the deal is “very …
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Billie Eilish debuts vegan classic chocolate bar
The non-dairy treat is 100% organic certified, vegan, and kosher. It comes wrapped in sustainable materials and a cardboard box. After Nike sneakers and a new fragrance, Billie Eilish has now become the face of a new vegan chocolate bar. Billie’s Happier Than Ever Chocolate Bar – named after one of Eilish’s albums – has …
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Eric Adams becomes New York City’s First Vegan Mayor
“Throughout the campaign, I’ve spoken repeatedly about my health journey. I am now committed to spreading that message and empowering New Yorkers in every zip code to lead a healthy lifestyle.” Former Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has officially become the first vegan mayor of New York City. The plant-based Democratic politician claimed victory after …
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Billie Eilish and Chris Paul to expose racial inequality in the food system in new film
They’re Trying To Kill Us documentary spotlights that ‘poisonous diets’ are ‘the single biggest threat to Americans of color’. Billie Eilish and Chris Paul are executive producers of a new vegan documentary that exposes the racial inequality in the American food system. The film called They’re Trying to Kill Us has been co-directed by John …
Paul McCartney and The Wombles team up for Meat-Free Monday campaign
“Reducing the amount of meat we eat is good for the planet, good for animals and good for our health.” The legendary Wombles- the famous stop motion animated British television series made in 1973–1975 – have joined Sir Paul McCartney’s Meat Free Monday campaign. The collab is part of the One Step Greener campaign for …
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‘Stranger Things’ actor Noah Schnapp just launched vegan nutella
The vegan spread is gluten-free, has three times more protein than other hazelnut spreads, and is 50% less sugar than the category leader. Noah Schnapp is launching a vegan and sustainable alternative to Nutella. The Award-winning Canadian-US actor known for his portrayal of Will Byers in Stranger Things teamed up with ‘purpose driven’ Umana Venture …
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Moby calls for animal agriculture to be on the COP26 agenda
“We need to stop using animals for food, because animal agriculture is the third leading cause of climate change.” Musician and animal activist Moby has called on the UN climate change conference to make animal agriculture’s damaging impact on the environment central to the agenda. He has urged the world leaders to “stop ignoring the …
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Billie Eilish is launching her first perfume
The notes evoke a “ warm, caramel, smooth, velvety thing”, in the vegan singer’s mind. Billie Eilish has announced the launch of her first vegan perfume eponymously named – Eilish. The fragrance features cocoa, soft spices and vanilla in addition to base notes of musk, tonka bean and sleek woods along with hints of sugared …
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Rosario Dawson credits vegan diet for better health, flexibility and less inflammation
The 42-year-old vegan actress has been focusing on her gut health since her father’s cancer diagnosis. Actress, producer and environmental activist Rosario Dawson has been following a vegan diet for years to ensure that she’s prioritizing her health over everything else. In 2019, the Dopesick actress opened up to PEOPLE about her decision to cut …
William’s Earthshot Prize grants £1m to five climate campaigners
Prince William called for “all parts of society — to raise their ambition and unite in repairing our planet.” Five climate change campaigners won £1m each of what reports describe as ‘the most prestigious global environment prize in history’. The Earthshot Prize awards has been set up by the Duke of Cambridge through his Royal …
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Prince Charles says reducing meat and dairy is important to tackle climate change
“For years, I haven’t eaten meat and fish on two days a week and I don’t eat dairy products on one day a week. If more did that, you would reduce a lot of the pressure.” In a major interview with the BBC this week, Prince Charles discussed how everyone can do their bit in …
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