British trophy hunters pay £3,000 to kill 100 endangered puffins at a time
Trophy hunters are being blasted for taking part in twisted puffin shooting trips in which they kill up to 100 of the endangered birds in one go, according to animal rights activists. Tours offered in Iceland, which cost up to £3,000, allow hunters to shoot huge groups of the birds which are not legally protected …
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WATCH: Vegan singer Billie Eilish says ‘people who don’t like pooping probably eat like s***’
Vegan singer Billie Eilish has spoken out once again about the many benefits of a vegan lifestyle, this time describing how much she loves pooping thanks to her plant-based diet. The 17-year-old superstar appeared in a Pitchfork video where she said that ‘pooping is one billion percent underrated’. “Pooping is my favorite part of the …
‘Reverse vending machines’ will give 20p for empty plastic bottles to encourage recycling
New machines in Scotland will offer 20p in return for empty plastic bottles in a new environmental scheme. The Government hopes that new schemes will save 196,000 plastic bottles from being dumped in the Stirling area by encouraging people to recycle. Zero Waste Scotland has released a report which reveals people living in the Stirling …
Ukraine expects most pig and cattle farms to disappear by 2025
Animal agriculture is in rapid decline in Ukraine, where experts believe most pig and cattle farms will have disappeared by 2025. Official figures cited in report The Agri-Food Sector In Ukraine: Current situation and market outlook until 2025 reveal a dramatic decline in the industry. The number of cattle, pigs, sheep and goats have all …
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Burger King’s plant-based Impossible Whopper launches in 7,200 stores
Burger King is launching its plant-based Impossible Whopper across US stores this week following the raging success of a trial. The fast food giant initially launched the burger patty from Impossible Foods at sites in St Louis, where the plant-based option outsold national averages by 18.5%. Chris Finazzo, president of Burger King North America said …
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McDonald’s paper straws are ‘not recyclable’ and staff are told to throw them in the bin
When McDonald’s introduced new paper straws to replace the plastic versions, the company claimed the move was to reduce its environmental impact. But now a leaked memo has revealed the new paper straws are not recyclable at all and staff are simply being told to throw them in the bin. The classic plastic straws were …
Another cat stabbed in Brighton bringing death toll to 26 in 18 months
Another cat has been killed in what appears to be a deliberate stabbing near Brighton, UK, sparking fears that the infamous Cat Killer may still be targeting innocent animals. Last month a man was arrested following the deaths of 25 cats in the Brighton area over an 18 month period, but he was released on …
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Slaughterhouse protesters can now face 5 years in jail
Vegan activists who hold demonstrations at slaughterhouses and farms can now face five years in prison in Australia, the government has announced. Protesters aiming to expose brutality can also face fines of up to $12,600 AUS as officials aim to deter a wave of activism in the country in recent times. Activists often use tactics …
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Undercover footage reveals calves spat on, burned and beaten at farm dubbed the ‘Disneyland of agriculture’
A dairy farm which is a popular attraction for families and school trips has been exposed for horrific animal abuse thanks to undercover footage from animal rights activists. Fair Oaks Farm in Newton County, Florida apologised after the Animal Recovery Mission posted harrowing footage at the farm. Footage shows calves being spat on, burnt with …
WATCH: Woman attacks vegan cafe workers branding them ‘evil and dangerous’
A woman in New Zealand entered a vegan cafe and launched into an angry rant against the owners, branding the meat-free menu ‘evil’ and ‘dangerous’. Sweet Releases Cakes and Treats cafe in Wellington shared the bizarre video on its Facebook page after the incident. “My hands are shaking and I feel like bursting into tears. …
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New Zealand government encourages plant-based eating
New Zealand’s government has included the promotion of plant-based eating in a groundbreaking report into the future of its health sector and sustainability. The Ministry of Health published report titled Sustainability and the Health Sector, which looks into the carbon footprint of hospitals and other healthcare providers. It suggests introducing new vegan menus, encouraging people …
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Greggs to develop more vegan options due to staggering sausage roll demand
Due to overwhelming demand of its infamous vegan sausage roll, Greggs will roll out the product to all 1800 stores across the UK, and is looking into developing more vegan options. The vegan sausage roll, which has 96 layers of light puff pastry wrapped around Quorn filling, was launched on January 3 in 900 stores. …
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