Following years of perseverance from animal welfare activists, the fashion industry is finally coming to grips with its role in making the clothing sector more ethical and sustainable. Particularly notable has been the decision of an increasing number of prominent fashion brands … [Read more...] about This giant luxury fashion house will stop using animal fur
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Spain formally recognizes animals as sentient beings
Spain joins nations like the UK and Brussels in passing an animal welfare law that recognizes animals as sentient beings, meaning that the country will no longer consider pets and wild animals as “objects." Spain’s Congress of Deputies passed the new legislation, which … [Read more...] about Spain formally recognizes animals as sentient beings
Octopuses, crabs, and lobsters are now considered sentient beings in the UK
In a landmark achievement for animal welfare, octopuses, crabs, and lobsters will be considered sentient beings under UK law. The move follows an independent review led by scientists at the London School of Economics (LSE), which concluded that there is strong evidence these … [Read more...] about Octopuses, crabs, and lobsters are now considered sentient beings in the UK
Ireland to become 15th European country to ban fur farming
Minks, foxes, weasels, and other furry friends can breathe a collective sigh of relief—Ireland is to go ahead with its fur farming ban, which will be enforced in 2022. This makes Ireland the 15th European country to do so. Ruth Coppinger, a politician from the People Before … [Read more...] about Ireland to become 15th European country to ban fur farming
France will ban the culling of unwanted male chicks by 2022
Each year, about 50 million male chicks — not wanted for meat or eggs — are culled in France, usually by shredding or gassing. That number, however, will soon become zero, thanks to a new law passed by the government, which will ban the killing of male chicks from next … [Read more...] about France will ban the culling of unwanted male chicks by 2022