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New Netflix Series Explores Climate Change, Overfishing and Deforestation With David Attenborough
UK National treasure and environmentalist Sir David Attenborough is presenting a new Netflix natural history series named “Our Planet.” The 92-year-old broadcaster, who has for decades been synonymous with BBC nature documentaries, will record the voiceover for Netflix’s new eight-part series. Due to be released in April, “Our Planet” is produced by Alastair Fothergill and Keith […]
Giant Pandas No Longer Listed As Endangered
China’s giant panda population has significantly increased in the last 40 years, now reaching 1,864 total population. In the 1970s, there were only 1,114 giant pandas in the world, says the State Forestry and Grassland Administration. In 2016, the species status leaped from “endangered” to “vulnerable,” and now the animal is even further away from […]
8 Facts to Remind You Why You Went Vegan
Veganism is experiencing an all-time high at the moment, with more people than ever before consciously making an effort to cut back on animal products. Practicing veganism is one of the best ways to show compassion, not only towards animals raised for food, but to the environment, other humans, and other living beings that we […]
Major UK Supermarket Chain Iceland Bans Palm Oil to Save Orangutans
UK supermarket chain Iceland is taking a stand for rainforests and orangutans by becoming the first major supermarket to cut palm oil from its own private-label products. The chain hopes to phase out palm oil from Iceland-brand products in all 900 of its stores by the end of the year. The ingredient was present in more […]
European Meat Industry Responsible for Much of South American Deforestation, Shows New Investigation
The European meat industry is responsible for much of the deforestation in South America, a new investigation carried out by Mighty Earth has shown. Mighty Earth is a global campaign that works to save the environment; their mission is to conserve rainforest, prevent further climate change, and protect the ocean. The campaigns latest investigation took […]
73 Million Trees to be Planted in Biggest Ever Tropical Reforestation Project
Something good is happening for our planet! Historically, the only thing we seem to have done to our rainforests is to deplete them: the last 40 years have seen roughly 20% of the Amazon cut down or destroyed, and scientists worry that a further 20% will be lost within the next 20 years. But change […]
Palm Oil: Is it Vegan or Should We Palm it Off?
Palm oil is a hugely contentious issue within vegan circles. Some claim that it cannot be compatible with a cruelty-free lifestyle. Others claim that since it is not an animal product, its use is justified. Mainstream media has even begun discussing the ethics of the oil. With all this debate, it can be overwhelming to […]