Wildlife cameraman and presenter Gordon Buchanan on getting to know the elusive and mighty Grauer’s gorilla.
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The Secret Reason We Eat Meat
A Harvard-educated psychologist argues there’s a much darker reason behind people’s taste for meat.
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Celebrities try a month without animal products
Veganuary campaign expects 50,000 people to join the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Romesh Ranganathan and Sara Pascoe for a month free of animal products.
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UN urges global move to meat and dairy-free diet
Lesser consumption of animal products is necessary to save the world from the worst impacts of climate change, UN report says.
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Foxhunting should be ‘consigned to history’
Tracey Crouch restates opposition to repealing Hunting Act, as poll shows 83% think ban on hunting with dogs should continue
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How We View the Masculinity of Vegan Men is Changing
Currently, there seem to be more vegan men out there than ever before. More guys are being vocal about going plant-based for their health or choosing veganism for its ethics, which means there must be something different about how vegan men are perceived by the general population. Like every other progressive movement, however, things inch along slowly. Although, research is now finding evidence of shifting attitudes toward veg-minded men—especially in younger generations.
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National Institutes of Health announces end to chimpanzee research
NIH sees ‘no further justification for invasive biomedical research’ and will transfer remaining 50 chimps to an ape sanctuary.
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Sustainable Palm Oil?
A new report finds the auditors responsible for ensuring palm oil plantations are protecting forests, wildlife, and workers aren’t doing their jobs.
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25 Sneaky Names for Palm Oil
Palm oil and its derivatives can appear under many names. For consumers concerned about the catastrophic ill effects of the palm industry, watch out.
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UK scientists to help China stop animal tests on imported goods
Move to help Beijing alter laws and halt animal experiments for European beauty products.
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