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“Stay home and eat vegan food” Arnold’s advice for coronavirus

Arnold Schwarzenegger has suggested listening to experts, staying home and eating vegan food are the best ways to remain safe from the coronavirus outbreak. As a law-abiding citizen, Arnold Schwarzenegger has grounded himself at home following instructions that urge seniors in California to isolate themselves during the coronavirus outbreak. Sitting at his kitchen table with …

Vegans rejoice as Grand National 2020 cancelled over coronavirus

Many animal lovers and vegans are happy the 2020 Aintree Grand National has been cancelled after officials declared it was not safe to stage the historic race amid the CovID-19 outbreak. The Jockey Club, which runs Aintree and several of the UK’s leading racecourses cancelled the Grand National festival (April 2-4) at the Liverpool race …

5 important ways to remain healthy, calm and safe during the novel coronavirus outbreak

The coronavirus has reached a pandemic status and people are stressed, anxious and worried with the uncertainties the virus has brought forth.  The novel coronavirus has already infected tens of thousands of people in over 100 countries. According to an estimate from John Hopkins University, the novel coronavirus has killed more than 6,400 worldwide and …

Greta Thunberg urges campaigners to continue protests online amid coronavirus threat

The 17-year-old climate activist has urged her supporters to be safe but continue to ‘create awareness and advocate for change’. With the coronavirus outbreak being officially declared a global pandemic by WHO, Greta Thunberg encouraged her followers to “unite behind experts and science.”  In a series of tweets, Thunberg wrote: “We can’t solve a crisis …

Can the deadly coronavirus outbreak help slash global CO2 emissions?

While government intervention to arrest global warming has been tepid at best, the efforts mobilized to contain the deadly contagion has made it evident that authorities are capable of taking radical steps to counter global crises. Data released by climate nonprofit Carbon Brief showed that China’s Co2 emissions dropped around 100 million metric during the …

UK Health Minister Nadine Dorries tests positive for coronavirus

Health minister and Conservative MP Nadine Dorries has been self-isolating after she tested positive for coronavirus. The MP showed symptoms the day she attended an event hosted by the Prime Minister. According to recent updates, UK has recorded a total of 382 positive cases with 6 deaths due to the novel COVID 19 virus. Last …

Mark Wahlberg credits plant-based diet for “feeling really good”

Mark Wahlberg has ditched meat after suffering from leaky gut syndrome and reveals he has been feeling “really good’ after switching to a plant diet. In a recent interview with Men’s Health for their YouTube – “Vs The Internet,” series, The Fighter star fielded queries about his dietary habits. Replying to a fan’s question on …

China finally implements a permanent ban on wildlife meat to stop virus spread

The deadly coronavirus outbreak has led China to permanently ban wildlife trade and consumption to help the country stop the virus from claiming more lives. In a fast-track decision, Chinese lawmakers implemented an immediate ban on the trade and consumption of wild animals to contain the virus that continues to claim victims in China and …

2 cups of milk a day can increase your breast cancer risk by 80%, study shows

An 8-year study has found that drinking cow’s milk greatly increases the risk of developing breast cancer in women- up to a staggering 80%. Published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, the observational study conducted by researchers at the Loma Linda University in California examined 53,000 women over eight years and found that the risk …

Coronavirus outbreak slashes China’s carbon emissions by 100 million metric tonnes

While China is still reeling from the deadly spread of the Covid-19, the planet is enjoying a breather as the country’s carbon emissions have dropped drastically over the past two weeks. While economic activity in China usually resumes after the Lunar New Year holiday, which commences on January 25, the country’s lockdown has led to …

Indonesian market ignores coronavirus warning and continues to sell bats

Vendors at a famous Indonesian market have gone against government warnings and continued to sell rats, bats and snakes. Officials ordered workers at the popular Tomohon Extreme Meat market on Sulawesi island to stop selling animals linked to the coronavirus outbreak.  “We’re also urging people not to consume meat from animals suspected to be carriers …

‘Go vegan to avoid virus’

Animal rights activists have urged the world to go vegan to avoid spreading dangerous viruses such as the new coronavirus. People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals (PETA) has made a plea to people across the globe following the outbreak of the SARS-like virus.  Experts believe coronavirus was transmitted to humans by animals originating from …