Global warming linked to premature births and birth defects, study says
“Even moderate levels of heat can affect the developing foetus, pregnancy complications, and children and adolescents.” Climate and environmental hazards are having devastating impacts on foetuses, babies and infants across the world, The Guardian reports. Six studies, published in the journal Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, have indicated that climate change is linked to weight gain …
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Novak Djokovic loses Australia deportation appeal following COVID vaccination dispute
Prime Minister Scott Morrison welcomed the court’s ruling stating it will “help keep our borders strong and keep Australians safe.” Plant-based athlete Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia after he lost his final bid to avoid deportation on Sunday. The chief justice of Australia’s Federal Court, James Allsop, dashed the athlete’s dream of a …
Kayne West under fire over ‘Eazy’s’ graphic photo of skinned monkey
Animal rights advocates say “fellow primates do not belong to us to abuse for any purpose, not in laboratories, roadside zoos, movies, or meat markets.” Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) and the Game have come under fire for using an extremely graphic cover art for their upcoming new single. The duo has used a …
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Brooklyn Beckham promotes vegan footwear – fans not impressed
Fans called him a ‘hypocrite’ for advertising vegan footwear while being an avid meat eater. Brooklyn Beckham has come under fire for his double standards in promoting vegan fashion whilst still eating animal products. The eldest son of David and Victoria, who became the face of clothing brand Superdry last year, took to Instagram to …
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Most Brits willing to go vegan but can’t think of giving up cheese, survey finds
40% Brits still struggle at the thought of giving up cheese and 32% cannot go without cow’s milk. Veganuary is in full swing and plant-based foods and meat alternatives couldn’t have been more accessible in this part of the year with new products, menu launches, and vegan collaborations happening all over the world. However, new …
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MasterChef Ecuador makes contestants use endangered animal meat in challenge: sparks outrage
MasterChef contestants were challenged to cook meals using meat obtained from animals including shark, deer, crocodile, and capybara. MasterChef Ecuador has come under fire after it made its contestants use meat from endangered species on an episode aired on 3rd January. The challenge required the contestants to cook their meals using meat obtained from animals …
New rainfrog species named after Greta Thunberg to honour her climate activism
The newly discovered rainfrog is called Pristimantis gretathunbergae. Scientists have named a newly discovered rainfrog species after climate activist Greta Thunberg. The frog’s official name is “Pristimantis gretathunbergae”. In the Pensoft scientific journal ZooKeys , the researcher team led by led by Abel Batista, Ph.D. (Panama) and Konrad Mebert, Ph.D. (Switzerland) said they found the …
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Climate crisis will lead to more kidney stones, study finds
The study estimates that a warming planet will likely increase the number of kidney stone cases between 2.2% – 3.9% depending on emission levels. In the coming decades worsening climate crisis will lead to more kidney stones due to more sweating and dehydration, according to a new study The research was conducted at Children’s Hospital …
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TikToker mom blasted for feeding her baby vegan diet
Despite growing evidence about the health benefits of going vegans, some shy away from the idea of because “they are uneducated and [have] ill-informed opinions.” A TikToker has come under fire for wanting to raise her baby on a vegan diet. It all started after user Tasj Rose posted a video of herself with her …
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Surgeons now transplant pig heart into a human for the first time – ‘unethical, dangerous’ campaigners argue
PETA says “the risk of transmitting unknown viruses along with the animal organ are real and, in the time of a pandemic, should be enough to end these studies forever.” US surgeons have now managed to transplant a genetically modified pig heart into a human as a last-ditch effort to save the patient’s life. This …
Butcher puts up ‘nonsense’ pro-meat sign which calls to end ‘violence against innocent plants’
The butcher said: “We are surrounded with people telling us to go vegan and vegetarian, yet my business is a Butchers. We sell meat and I’m promoting my business.” Edinburgh vegans have slammed a family butchers for an ‘ignorant’ sign it put up to call on locals to eat more meat. The ‘nonsense’ chalkboard sign …
Betty White Challenge urges fans to honour late star’s animal rights activism on her 100th birthday
99-year-old Betty White was not just an entertainer; she loved animals and advocated them throughout her life. Betty White, who sadly passed away on 31 December, 2021 left behind a legacy that has touched the hearts of millions – humans and animals included. The 99-year-old actor died less than three weeks away from becoming a …