National ‘Pet’ Day, or National Companion Animal Day?
On a day when the UK celebrates its love of cats, dogs and all the other nonhuman animals we bring into our homes and commonly refer to as ‘pets’, Claire Hamlett explains how through words and actions she respects the boundaries and agency of her two four-legged companions.
Failures and false promises: Brexit’s impact on animals, two years on
DEEP DIVE: Britain’s exit from the European Union presented both threats and promises to animal justice in the UK. But since coming into effect in 2020, what - if anything - has actually changed? Devon Docherty writes.
Cheap meat is costing us our health and trillions in damages, says new research
SPECIAL REPORT: Released on World Health Day, new research by World Animal Protection into the negative public health and cost implications of cheap meat, fish and dairy has proved to be a damning indictment of the industries responsible. Claire Hamlett reports.
The hidden world of octopus cities and culture shows why it’s wrong to farm them
Did you know that octopuses build cities and form cultures? Following on with our coverage of World Aquatic Animal Day, we’re drawing attention to a fascinating article by Kristin Andrews, a professor of Philosophy at York University, Canada, whose research into subaquatic suburbias demonstrates the hidden sentience of octopuses.
T&S Rabbits: is a win for activists the final nail in the coffin?
Animal activists working to thwart the unscrupulous and highly suspicious plans of a notorious UK rabbit farm operator have won a great victory this week. Claire Hamlett reports on the win and gives us a rundown of the saga so far.
For World Aquatic Animal Day, 5 completely vegan seafood alternatives
Something a little different to mark World Aquatic Animal Day - here’s our list of mission-driven food companies making plant-based alternatives to fish and other so-called ‘seafood’ to help us keep marine animals off our plates.
PETA and Crayola release junior activists’ ‘paint thrower’
BLOG: Ok, sure, obviously it’s that special day of the year when tongues are firmly in cheeks, but PETA’s latest joke press release does give us a great topic to write about this April Fools’ Day - the history of paint throwing in animal rights activism. Andrew Gough writes.
Is eating animal products just a ‘personal choice’?
DEBUNKED: ‘Personal choice’ is often used as an excuse to justify eating animal flesh, dairy, and eggs, but this choice inevitably comes with considerable ethical and environmental consequences.
The Foul Truth: ‘Down with duck farming’ campaign launched by Animal Justice Project
Following multiple investigations into Britain's biggest duck producer, Gressingham Foods, Animal Justice Project has launched a new campaign with one aim - to bring an end to duck farming in the UK. Ayrton Cooper, Campaigns Manager at AJP, tells us how they’ll be putting extra pressure on an already dwindling industry.
Red or yellow chicken meat, anyone?
Scientists are trying to determine whether labelling can trick conscientious consumers into buying the dead body parts of chickens fed with algae and insects in a bid to make farming them more sustainable. But is it yet another quick fix to get around the real issues? Claire Hamlett reports.
If Bridgerton were anti-speciesist...
Bridgerton has been bold in its progressive treatment of many social issues, but with season 2 now out, it seems much of that messaging has come at the expense of animal justice. Claire Hamlett puts forward an alternative storyline.
Universities challenged: Animal Rebellion drops banners at three London unis to highlight links to climate crisis
BREAKING NEWS: In a bumper week for Animal Rebellion affiliated actions, student activists this morning dropped banners at three of London’s leading universities to raise awareness of the link between animal agriculture and the climate crisis as part of the Plant-based Universities campaign.