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Use of wild and domestic animals have been banned in Bolivia, the first law of its kind anywhere in the world, say animal welfare activists
Vegetarian delights such as soya fritters, eggless mayo and aubergine caviar will become part of Ghent's diet every Thursday. Belgian city hopes radical experiment will catch on.
Tongas and other horse-driven vehicles that have for centuries clip-clopped on the streets of the national capital, especially in the walled city, will be completely taken off the streets, civic authority officials said Thursday.
That's right. India, which is home to an estimated 23,900 to 32,900 wild elephants, will no longer allow its most prominent national symbol—the elephant—to be imprisoned in zoos or forced to perform in circuses.
Researchers in the Netherlands created what was described as soggy pork and are now investigating ways to improve the muscle tissue in the hope that people will one day want to eat it.
No one has yet tasted their produce, but it is believed the artificial meat could be on sale within five years.
Vegetarian groups welcomed the news, saying there was “no ethical objection” if meat was not a piece of a dead animal.
No one has yet tasted their produce, but it is believed the artificial meat could be on sale within five years.
Vegetarian groups welcomed the news, saying there was “no ethical objection” if meat was not a piece of a dead animal.
A couple of days after declaration of dolphin as "national aquatic animal", Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has directed the state authorities to stop dolphin hunting in the Ganga.
Britain will be totally vegetarian within this century.
An ambitious program announced Thursday by a coalition of government agencies could lead to the end of animal testing to evaluate the safety for humans of new chemicals and drugs.
Three agencies — the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Toxicology Program and the National Institutes of Health — have signed a "Memorandum of Understanding" to develop and implement the new methods. The collaboration is described in today's edition of the journal Science.
Three agencies — the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Toxicology Program and the National Institutes of Health — have signed a "Memorandum of Understanding" to develop and implement the new methods. The collaboration is described in today's edition of the journal Science.
Illegal slaughterhouses polluting drinking water in Meerut: NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has ordered the closure of illegal slaughterhouses and furnaces used in extraction of animal bone fat in Meerut city of Uttar Pradesh because the blood and animal waste flushed into open drains has started polluting drinking water supply system.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has ordered the closure of illegal slaughterhouses and furnaces used in extraction of animal bone fat in Meerut city of Uttar Pradesh because the blood and animal waste flushed into open drains has started polluting drinking water supply system.
Euro MPs today voted overwhelmingly to take animal-tested cosmetics off the market throughout Europe.
The move defies a European Commission warning that an EU sales ban would breach World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules.
And the MEPs have warned that if EU governments try to overturn their decision, they will use their newly-increased powers to force the measure through.
The move defies a European Commission warning that an EU sales ban would breach World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules.
And the MEPs have warned that if EU governments try to overturn their decision, they will use their newly-increased powers to force the measure through.
Starting May 13, the Belgian city of Ghent, one of the 370 European climate cities, may very well become the first worldwide to officially promote a weekly meatless day.
According to FAO, livestock is responsible for eighteen percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. That's why city officials, in cooperation with the vegetarian organisation EVA, are determined to go the extra mile in our common battle against climate change. Other Belgian cities have already shown interest to follow Ghent's example.
According to FAO, livestock is responsible for eighteen percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. That's why city officials, in cooperation with the vegetarian organisation EVA, are determined to go the extra mile in our common battle against climate change. Other Belgian cities have already shown interest to follow Ghent's example.
