We Need to Change the ‘Empty Laws’ that Currently Protect Lab Animals
ANGELA HORN: 'Although World Week for Animals in Laboratories has drawn to a close, we need to remember that for the research animals still behind…
What is the true cost of eating meat?
BIBI VAN DER ZEE: 'Food and farming is one of the biggest economic sectors in the world... In 2016, the world’s meat production was estimated at…
Six elephants die after eating plastic dumped at Sri Lanka rubbish landfill
ANNA VERDON: 'Rubbish from nearby areas is taken to the dump in Deegawapi but has since attracted numerous wild animals - including birds, dogs and…
Members of the European Parliament vote for global ban on cosmetic animal testing
MARTIN BANKS: 'A vote by MEPs in the European Parliament to overwhelmingly adopt a resolution supporting a global ban on cosmetic testing on animals…
Undercover investigation at Canada’s Millbank Fur Farm Leads to 14 counts of animal cruelty
LCA: 'The animal rights group Last Chance for Animals (LCA) released video and photo evidence from an undercover investigation, documenting…
Another giraffe killed at Zoo Atlanta after neck gets caught in railing
BECCA J.G. GODWIN: 'An 8-year-old male giraffe was killed Monday afternoon after he got caught in a metal railing, leading Zoo Atlanta officials to…
Why veganism is easier than you think and how to get started
OLIVIA PETTER: 'Veganism doesn’t always get the best PR... Debunking the myth that today’s vegans are all lithe-limbed bloggers with perfect skin…
Florida teacher tortured and drowned raccoons as classroom exercise
ADRIENNE CUTWAY: 'An investigation is underway after it was reported that a teacher at Forest High School drowned wild raccoons in a large garbage…
Scottish calves at risk of ‘barbaric’ treatment due to Spanish exports
PAULA MURRAY: 'Compassion in World Farming (CiWF) said Spanish farmers had seen a boom in live exports to North Africa and the Middle East, meaning…
JUST CEO Josh Tetrick created vegan mayo. Now, he wants to end world hunger.
SHANNON GUPTA: 'Someday, Josh Tetrick hopes his sustainable food startup, JUST, will be known for more than vegan mayonnaise. Formerly named…