Factory farms responsible for breeding contagions like coronavirus, say Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara
‘Such practices have brought humanity to the point that the WHO now estimates that more than half of all human diseases emanate from animals.’ In a recent Op-Ed for The Washington Post, Phoenix and Mara blamed factory farms for “routinely create conditions for the proliferation of superbugs and zoonotic pathogens,” and called for a ban …
Dairy farms struggle to survive as demand dries up amid coronavirus
Many dairy farmers are facing major losses following the closure of restaurants and cafes across the country due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Dairy farmers across the UK are struggling to stay afloat as demand for milk from cafes, restaurants and offices have plummeted following the ongoing pandemic. While oversupply of milk has reduced prices down …
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Graphic footage show black cats being boiled and ground into paste to make COVID-19 remedy
‘Our human fears about this pandemic should not be used as an excuse to treat defenceless animals who look to us for protection, with utter contempt.’ According to horrific footage obtained by No to Dog Meat charity, black cats are being boiled, skinned, and then grounded into a paste sold as a new cure to …
Leonardo DiCaprio says it is ‘most important’ to end wildlife trade now
‘This is among the most important decisions… to prevent another pathogen from jumping from animals to humans and spreading around the world.’ Leonardo DiCaprio has called for a global ban on illegal wildlife trade and consumption in order to prevent future pandemics similar to the novel coronavirus outbreak. The actor turned environmentalist took to Instagram …
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Spain’s running of the bull festival cancelled over COVID-19
The annual running of the bulls festival in Pamplona has been called off due to the coronavirus pandemic. Spain’s massive San Fermin bull run festival is celebrated each July in the northern city of Pamplona, Navarra. The eight-day long fiesta which involves religious parades, concerts, bullfights as well as the daily bull runs attracts millions of …
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Courteney Cox says illegal wildlife trade is to blame for coronavirus spread
“We can stop the illegal wildlife trade which has caused the deadliest diseases of our lifetimes including HIV, SARS and Covid19,” wrote Cox. Earlier this week actor Courteney Cox took to Instagram to wish her fans “Happy Earth Day” and discuss the importance of protecting our ecosystem and putting an end to the illegal wildlife …
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Tyson Foods closes largest pork plant due to coronavirus
Several meat processing plants, including Tyson Foods have been shut down indefinitely Tyson Foods, one of the biggest meat producers in the U.S., has shut its pork processing plant in Waterloo, Iowa after struggling to contain the number of positive coronavirus cases at the plant. According to the county’s health department nearly 182 of the …
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Disney shares its secret vegan chocolate cookie fries recipe to make at home
Disney has been sharing its popular recipes for people to try while being cooped up at home during the coronavirus pandemic. Disney fans sulking at home for not being able to visit their favourite amusement park due to lockdown restrictions have a chance to experience the Disney feeling by venturing into their kitchen. Yes, Disney …
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Amy’s Kitchen donates 150,000 vegan meals to food banks and 6,000 masks to hospitals amid COVID-19 crisis
The plant-based brand has reached out to food banks feeding the vulnerable and donated essential safety equipment such as masks to hospital workers. In another philanthropic gesture, California-based vegetarian brand Amy’s Kitchen has donated more than 150,000 vegan meals to food banks and shelters supporting the vulnerable population of the community present in Sonoma County, …
Vegan brand donates 17,000 boxes of chocolate to 100 US hospitals
Hu Kitchen and medical scrubs maker FIGS have delivered 30,000 new scrubs along with vegan chocolate to support hospital workers on the coronavirus frontline. Even as coronavirus continues to ravage large parts of the country, vegan company Hu Kitchen has reached out to hospital staff in an effort to “show gratitude towards the health care …
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Kevin Smith launches real-life vegan Mooby’s to raise funds for coronavirus charity
Vegan filmmaker Kevin Smith has announced a real-life version of “Mooby’s,” to help raise funds to support COVID-19 relief efforts. Kevin Smith is bringing Mooby’s- his fictitious fast-food restaurant seen in films, including Dogma, Clerks 2, and Jay and Silent Bob to life as a delivery-only pop-up. This limited run pop-up restaurant will operate from …
Second city in China bans eating dogs, cats, and wild animals following coronavirus outbreak
Zhuhai has followed Shenzhen’s footsteps in passing the legislation, raising hopes of other cities following suit. The city of Zhuhai has become the second city in China to ban the sale and consumption of dogs, and cats in line with Shenzhen’s ban in early April. The move comes following international outcry over the practice of …