Global warming is uncovering frozen human corpses on Mount Everest
Global warming has changed temperatures so drastically in Nepal’s mountains that human remains are emerging from the melting snow on Mount Everest. Veteran climbers and guides have reported that finding human bones of fallen climbers has become an expected part of the journey. They’re increasingly discovering skulls, fingers, leg fragments, stray equipment and even entire …
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Tiger chained to ground in Thai zoo as tourists queue for selfies in disturbing video
A shocking video displaying a visibly stressed tiger chained to the ground ready for tourists to take cheap selfies with has caused outrage on social media. The video, which was posted on National Geographic’s Instagram page, was reportedly filmed at Thailand’s Phuket Zoo. It shows a tiger pacing in tiny circles around a small platform, …
Video: Leonardo DiCaprio produces new HBO climate change documentary ‘Ice on Fire’
Leonardo DiCaprio has produced a new documentary to highlight the dangers of climate change and showcase efforts around the world to curb global warming. Ice on Fire is set for a premiere on HBO on June 11, and features DiCaprio as the narrator. The new trailer has created a buzz around the documentary, showing the …
KFC plans plant-based chicken release in the US
The US president of KFC has revealed how the company has made a dramatic U-turn on its approach to the vegan market in the past six months. The fried chicken company is planning to react to a rapidly growing interest in plant-based meat alternatives as veganism continues to skyrocket. Kevin Hochman told Business Insider: “If …
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90 percent of customers at this vegan pizzeria are non-vegans
Vegans have no shortage of incredible pizza options these days – from oven baked frozen pizzas with stretchy cheese or plant-based restaurants which have been crowned among the best pizzas in the world. And the vegan pizza revolution is not only beneficial for those who ditch dairy, but is also attracting non-vegans to the movement …
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Thousands of puffins starve to death and wash up on Alaskan beaches because of climate change
Hundreds of puffin carcasses have washed up on the shores of Alaska’s St. Paul Island due to the effects of climate change. Scientists concluded the birds died of starvation, and though only 350 dead birds were found between October 2016 and January 2017, they estimated somewhere between 3,150 and 8,500 may have succumbed. A report …
180 free-roaming cows saved from slaughter after national outcry
The sight of cows roaming freely in the countryside, free from fences, farmers and slaughterhouses, is extremely rare – particularly in Western society. But one adored herd in Poland bucked the trend, and lived their lives as naturally as can be hoped for – roaming the rural fields of the western municipality of Deszczno for …
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McDonald’s CEO delays vegan burger as he’s unsure veganism will ‘maintain the same level of buzz’
The CEO of McDonald’s has remained non-committal on the prospect of bringing out a vegan burger as the company waits to see if the ‘buzz’ around veganism will be maintained. Steve Easterbrook admitted that the huge interest in plant-based meat alternatives is ‘not faddish’ in an interview with CNBC. But he said the company …
Campaign battles to outlaw horrific gas chambers in animal shelters across the US
A campaign has been launched in the US to outlaw gas chambers at animal shelters – which activists say cause extreme suffering at the end of unwanted cats and dogs’ lives. Campaigners have slammed the practice, which is almost universally condemned, and explained that animals subjected to gas chambers suffocate in agony for up to …
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Farm where pigs had tumours the size of volleyballs avoids prosecution
A ‘dungeon-like’ hog farm where pigs had tumours the size of volleyballs has avoided prosecution despite an investigation by animal rights activists. Campaigners released disturbing footage and claimed it was filmed at a farm in Abbotsford, British Colombia, Canada, but authorities said there is not enough evidence to link the video to the farm. 200 …
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Malicious meat eaters plot to swap supermarket packaging to trick vegans into eating meat
A vegan mother was shocked when a plant-based meal from Sainsbury’s turned out to have chicken inside, but the abuse she received after posting a complaint on the supermarket’s Facebook page was even more upsetting. Poppy Davies bought the Sweet Potato Katsu Curry from Sainsbury’s – part of the company’s Plant Kitchen range. She gave …
Another famous blogger ditches veganism and claims the diet brought on early menopause
Famous vegan blogger Virpi Mikkonen made a living from creating beautiful and delicious plant-based meals and sharing recipes on her Instagram page – which has amassed more than 165k followers. But she’s joined a list of high-profile vegan influencers who have ditched the diet and blamed it for health issues. Virpi has explained that she …