Why Vegan?

Australia to end live export of sheep following decades of campaigning by animal rights activists

The end is in sight for the cruel transportation of Australia's sheep as a date for the live export ban is set - but is it soon enough?

Are 3D printed plant-based meats ‘Frankenfoods’ or the answer to ending animal suffering?

We explore the benefits, concerns, and potential impact of 3D printed meats to find out if they're the solution to ending animal suffering.

Britain finally bans live animal exports in historic victory for farmed animals

Live animal exports for fattening and slaughtering will be permanently banned in Britain after years of campaigning by activists.

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May’s animal sanctuary of the month: Nunny’s Farm

Discover the amazing work that sanctuaries around the world do for ex-farm animals in our monthly celebration of the best animal sanctuaries.

Vegan dogs fed ‘nutritionally-sound diets’ are as healthy as those fed meat, finds new study

Vegan dogs who are fed nutritionally-sound diets are as healthy as those who are fed meat, according to a new study.

Is the kangaroo cull necessary? Why Australia’s symbolic creatures are under fire – and how activists are fighting back

Kangaroos are a well-loved symbol of Australia, but the continued kangaroo cull shows that they’re not immune to the perils of human beings

EasyJet scraps animal-based attractions as it makes animal welfare a top priority

EasyJet has announced it will be making some changes to its holidays and excursions in a bid to make animal welfare a key priority.

When will the UK ban live animal exports and why is it taking so long?

A UK ban on live animal exports is on the horizon, but what has it taken to get here, and how much farther do we really have to go?

Animal advocates praise major ‘victory’ as Jet2Holidays pledges to stop selling tickets to marine parks

Travel provider Jet2holidays has announced that it will stop selling tickets to marine parks in a move praised by animal advocates.

Joey Carbstrong and activists occupy abattoir accusing it of ‘torturing pigs in gas chambers’

Joey Carbstrong along with a group of five animal activists occupied an abattoir, accusing it of 'torturing pigs in gas chambers'.

Co-op ditches Thai coconut milk after damning exposé reveals monkeys being used for ‘slave labour’

Co-op has pledged to ditch Thai coconut milk following a PETA investigation into the abuse of monkeys in the country's industry.

Plastic-free clothing: can vegan fashion really be both cruelty-free and sustainable?

Find out how eco-friendly vegan fashion really is, and if it's possible to find truly plastic-free clothing

Even processed vegan foods are better for the planet than animal-based ones, study confirms

It's not just plant-based whole foods that are better for the environment than meat and dairy - even processed vegan foods are better.

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5 ways to live sustainably on a budget without spending a penny

Discover the ways that you can live more sustainably without it costing any money - you might even save a few pennies!

Going vegan could lead to cleaner air – saving over 200,000 lives globally, say Oxford scientists

Cleaner air could be another factor to add to the list of reasons for going vegan, alongside improving your health and helping animals.

Factory farms are responsible for £8bn of climate disaster damage in the Global South, says new research

Factory farms are responsible for a staggering amount of climate disasters in the Global South, according to new research.