Investigation launched into Red Tractor pig farm after activists find ‘dead babies everywhere’
Animal rights activists in Northern Ireland have secured the release of a pig who was set for slaughter after a standoff with a farmer which lasted for several hours. The ‘Meat the Victim’ activists arrived at the pork farm at 4.30am in Ballymena, County Antrim and occupied the farm, demanding a pig should be released …
Fish caught off Britain shores travel 10,000 miles before reaching supermarket shelves in the UK
The British fish farming industry has their catches sent on a 10,000-mile round trip to China and back again only to reduce processing costs. In a bizarre arrangement, which produces thousands of tonnes of harmful CO2 emissions each year, cod caught in the North Atlantic is transported to China for processing before being shipped back …
Coca-Cola wants to keep using plastic bottles because people want it
Coca-Cola has declared that it will continue its use of plastic bottles because consumers find it easy to carry and convenient to use. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Bea Perez, the brand’s head of sustainability, told the BBC that customers like the drinks served in plastic bottles because they reseal and are …
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Meat eating Brits are fuelling deforestation of the Amazon, claims report
A report released by Greenpeace has highlighted that increased chicken consumption in the UK is contributing to the destruction of wildlife-rich forests in South America. In a report titled “Winging it: How the UK’s Chicken Habit is Fuelling the Climate and Nature Emergency,” the environmental charity presents a correlation between the rise in UK’s chicken …
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Lewis Hamilton says vegan diet has improved his performance, energy levels and gut health
According to vegan Formula 1 champ Lewis Hamilton veganism has a multitude of benefits that non-vegans are missing out on. The 35-year-old F1 driver, who turned vegan in 2017 to help the environment and save the animals said going meat and dairy-free has had a dramatic influence on his performance, energy levels and the overall …
Hong Kong theme park ends shocking dolphin and sea lion shows thanks to pressure from activists
A theme park in Hong Kong has put an end to its dolphin and sea lion shows thanks to mounting pressure from animal rights groups. Activists are celebrating the move from Ocean Park, but are still campaigning for further progress as the company will still allow visitors to hug dolphins. The theme park revealed that …
Pigs routinely boiled alive kicking and screaming at Netherlands slaughterhouses, report reveals
Inspectors at slaughterhouses in the Netherlands regularly witness pigs being drowned alive in boiling water, a new document has revealed. The report from the country’s food safety organisation the NVWA reveals how inspectors often see animals kicking and screaming in pain in their final moments. Animal rights group Varkens in Nood requested the document which …
Ben & Jerry’s removes ‘Happy Cows’ claim after lawsuit sues it for misrepresentation
Ben & Jerry’s has removed its claim of sourcing milk from “humane” suppliers after lawsuit exposed its deceptive marketing strategies. The Vermont based ice cream brand has modified its packaging labels in an attempt to offset a lawsuit that accuses it and its parent company-Unilever of deceiving customers about the source of the milk and …
Study shows fish caught with hook baits struggle to eat after release
A report released by a California research team has indicated that anglers playing catch-and-release fishing harm the fish’s ability to eat and survive. The study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology shows that fish that use suction feeding experience a 35 percent reduction in feeding ability after sustaining hook injuries. Fish such as trout, …
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Booming animal trade raises animal welfare concerns
The global meat industry has 2 billion farm animals being traded annually subjecting them to grueling travelling conditions and unregulated slaughtering practices across countries. According to data from the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), the numbers of live farm animals, including pigs, cattle, sheep and goats being exported has grown dramatically over the past …
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Peter Andre admits he will continue eating more plant-based meals
After going vegan for a week, Peter Andre has decided to cut meat from his diet. Last week, the singer-songwriter posted a video of a delicious-looking plant-based meal that he shared with his wife Emily MacDonagh, tagging Piers Morgan in a deliberate attempt to jab the contentious and outspoken anti- vegan TV host. “Paying homage …
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Joaquin Phoenix heads straight to Pig Vigil post SAG award win
Joaquin Phoenix has shown his unwavering commitment to campaign for animal welfare by attending a vigil for pigs minutes after winning the SAG award. After bagging the award for best actor for his role in “Joker” at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards on Sunday, vegan actor Joaquin Phoenix preferred skipping the after-parties …
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