by Haafizah | Oct 2, 2023 | GoodNews
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously voted to prohibit wildlife killing contests for coyotes and other species classified as unprotected mammals in the state. Today at a hearing in Bend, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously voted to...
by Haafizah | Oct 2, 2023 | GoodNews
University of Texas has has stated that it will no longer be using live animals to train OB/GYN’s. Instead they will use human-patient simulators. It’s a big win for pigs, physicians, and patients at the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center!...
by Haafizah | Sep 29, 2023 | AnimalAgri, GoodNews
Protecting female cows and chickens from gendered exploitation by the animal agriculture industry should be seen as a feminist act. Women cannot be feminists if they drink milk and eat eggs, according to animal rights activists. In the latest woke backlash against...
by Haafizah | Sep 29, 2023 | AnimalAgri, GoodNews
France made small attempts to curb their emissions from animal agriculture, but now they are considering factory farming to produce more meat. France’s agriculture minister, Marc Fesneau, has encouraged farmers to produce more cheap meat through intensive farming at a...
by Haafizah | Sep 28, 2023 | Blogs, ClimateChange
The Burning Man festival is starting to experience the reality of climate change, forcing organisers to rethink their contribution. Burning Man, the transient bacchanal that attracts more than 70,000 partygoers to the remote Nevada desert for eight days every August,...
by Haafizah | Sep 28, 2023 | ClimateChange, GoodNews
From devastating wildfires to winter storms, 2023 has set the record for having the most climate disasters in US history. With nearly four months still to go in 2023, the U.S. has already set a record for the most natural disasters that have cost $1 billion or more in...
by Haafizah | Sep 27, 2023 | GoodNews, HealthyLiving
There have been remarkable improvements in the frequency, quality, and variety of culturally diverse, plant-based meals featured on California’s school menus. As America’s kids return to school, a new report, Plant-Based Trends in California’s School Lunches,...
by Haafizah | Sep 26, 2023 | ClimateChange, GoodNews
Premiered on PBS, the documentary titled “Evolution Earth” shows us the world of climate change through the eyes of animals. Summer 2023 has made history as the hottest ever, reminding us daily about the impacts of climate change. Often, our perspective focuses on...
by Haafizah | Sep 26, 2023 | Blogs
Animal testing has been a topic of public and scientific debate for a long time. A recent study seeks to shine light on student experiences and perceived barriers to ethical alternatives. In addition to the obvious ethical issues of treating sentient beings as...
by Haafizah | Sep 25, 2023 | GoodNews
Vegan fast-casual chain, Veggie Grill, announces partnership with OmniFoods, relaunching its Baja Fish menu items with OMNI Golden Fillet. The announcement follows the restaurant chain’s other recent, notable menu additions over the last few months, including steak...
