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WATCH: Billie Eilish and Woody Harrelson say everyone should go vegan to save the climate

Vegan superstars Billie Eilish and Woody Harrelson have starred in a powerful video which urges viewers to ditch animal products to save the planet. The film from Greanpeace features the two stars discussing the main contributors to climate change, and the pair demand people change their habits to help prevent climate change. Eilish and Harrelson …

Prince Harry applauds Greta’s climate strikes: “No-one can deny science”

Prince Harry has come out in support of Greta Thunberg’s climate change strikes, arguing that ‘everyone knows it, no-one can deny science’. The Duke of Sussex said the climate effort is a ‘race against time’ and supported millions of children around the world for skipping school last Friday (September 20). The Prince made the comments …

David Attenborough on Greta’s climate strikes: “Politicians have to sit up and take notice”

Sir David Attenborough has voiced his support of young people protesting against climate change, saying ‘it’s that kind of activism that can compel leaders to make change’. The world’s most renowned natural historian has been vocally supportive of Thunberg and her movement for calling out politicians for their inaction towards climate change. In an interview …

Vegan documentary The Game Changers top iTunes downloads chart

Pro-vegan documentary The Game Changers has stormed to the top of the best-selling charts on iTunes.  Cinemas sold out on the movie’s launch this month, and it’s currently the most downloaded movie on iTunes, where it is available to preorder for next month’s release. The Game Changers dispels myths about needing meat for top athletic …

Greta Thunberg owns Donald Trump after he mocks her on Twitter

Greta Thunberg got the last laugh against Donald Trump after he appeared to mock her on Twitter for her powerful speech to the United Nations this week. The Swedish activist gave an emotional address at the conference on Monday, where she spoke of the ‘betrayal’ of world leaders to young people. “The eyes of all …

Fox News guest labels Greta Thunberg a ‘mentally ill child’

A Fox New guest launched an attack of Greta Thunberg following her powerful speech at the UN this week, describing her as a ‘mentally ill child’. Michael Knowles, a podcast host for the Daily Wire, was invited on “The Story with Martha MacCallum” show with Chris Hahn guest anchoring. Knowles took a dig at Thunberg …

Greta Thunberg sues 5 countries guilty of climate destruction

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has filed a lawsuit against five countries for the damage they have done to the planet. The vegan teenager has teamed up with 15 other children to sue Germany, France, Brazil, Argentina and Turkey, as they say the countries have violated their rights as children. The five countries signed the …

Eating meat should be banned to save the planet, leading barrister argues

A leading barrister has argued that a law banning meat could be a possibility in the future.  Michael Mansfield QC has been involved in a number of high profile cases, including with accused IRA bombers, the Birmingham Six and the Hillsborough disaster. A vegetarian himself, Mansfield has said the government should introduce a law to …

“TICK TOCK”: Billie Eilish tells fans to ‘speak up’ over climate change

Billie Eilish has urged her fans to demand action from world leaders over climate change in a video posted on her Instagram page. The 17-year-old pop star and vegan campaigner posted a video captioned ‘Tick Tock’ urging her fans to ‘speak up’ against the looming crisis. “TICK TOCK! our time is running out. the climate …

Leonardo DiCaprio tells fans to strike against climate change with Greta Thunberg

Leonardo DiCaprio has urged his fans to follow in the footsteps of Greta Thunberg and strike against the lack of action on climate change. The environmentalist recently formed Earth Alliance – a supergroup of activists and entrepreneurs who are aiming to fight against climate change. And today (September 19) DiCaprio posted a video of students …

Body Shop adds refillable shower gel in bid to become greener

Cosmetics company The Body Shop is launching shower gel refill stations and a dedicated activism zone in a bid to become more environmentally friendly.  The company, now owned by Brazilian company Natura, intends to return to its roots and follow in the footsteps of the brand’s late founder Anita Roddick, an environmental and human rights …

Schoolgirl’s petition convinces McDonald’s to swap plastic Happy Meal toys with fruit

A petition by two schoolgirls has convinced McDonald’s to introduce a new scheme where kids can swap out their plastic Happy Meal toy for a fruit bag.  The initiative will be trialled in selected UK stores next month in a bid to improve the fast food giant’s environmental impact. Nine-year-old Ella McEwan and her younger …