New Permanent Ocean Speed Limit Protects Whales
Due to a petition filed by animal-welfare groups, a once tentative large vessel speed limit is now a permanent law.
The Obama administration has instituted lower speed limits on seafaring vessels that are 65 feet or longer in select ocean territories as a way to aid the recovery of endangered whale species populations. The speed limit was first reduced five years ago as a tentative measure, but was made a permanent law days before its December 9, 2013 expiration date. According to the Humane Society of the United States, the federal government cites large ship collisions and commercial fishing gear entanglements as the greatest detriments to the ocean mammals’ struggle to regain their numbers, but since the speed-reduction law was imposed in 2008, there have been zero deaths reported within a 40-mile radius of the speed limit zone.
Kentucky Bans the Use of Veal Crates on Farms
By 2018, no farms in KY will legally be able to produce veal by confining baby cows in the tight cages.
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New Study Shows Animal-Protein’s Deadly Effects
Research reveals that eating high amounts of animal-based protein could lead to cancer, diabetes, and high mortality rates.
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Arizona Voters Oppose Weaker Animal-Cruelty Laws
Citizens of the Southwest state believe that animals raised for food should be offered the same level of protection as domestic animals.
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Oscar Pic Raises $3 Million for Animal-Welfare Organization
Ellen uses her star power to raise millions for the Humane Society of the United States.
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Vegan Arm-Wrestler Competes on AMC Reality Show
Rob Bigwood shows the world that you don’t need to eat meat to out-muscle the competition.
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- Thousands of People Protest Idaho Ag-Gag Bill
- Chipotle’s Vegan Sofritas to Be Served in Boston
- Time Touts Seven Health Benefits of Meat-Free Diet
- Major Tobacco Company Stops Testing On Animals
- Asia’s Richest Businessman Invests in Beyond Eggs
- NIU Students Cause Exotic Animal Circus to Cancel
- NYT Article Highlights Cruel Pig Farm Practices
- Bobsled Champion Discusses Veganism’s Benefits
- Paul Wesley Protests Gestation Crates in Letter
- USDA Issues Recall of 9 Million Pounds of Meat
- Grocery Retailer Tracks Gestation Crate Phase Out
- Cockfighting Crackdown: Largest in NY History
- Food Network Host Talks About Beyond Meat’s Merits
- Blaze Kills Nearly 300,000 Factory Farm Chickens
- Vegetarian Restaurant Opens in Detroit Art Museum
- Los Angeles Vegan Soup Company Makes Headlines
- Dallas’ First Vegan Dessert Food Truck to Open
- Raw Restaurant and Elixir Bar to Open in Denver
- Vegan Food to Be Served at this Year’s Super Bowl
