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(ANIMAL TESTING) The L’Oréal Group is teaming up with the Environmental Protection Agency to find non-animal methods of testing cosmetics. Cruel and inefficient, it is urgent to find more effective ways to test for safety. Hopefully Covergirl, and other brands that test on animals, will follow suit. Read on to for more on this awesome partnership! — Global Animal
(CELEBRITY NEWS) CALIFORNIA — Steve O has joined the growing list of celebrities urging Congress to ban testing on chimpanzees. The vegan Jackass star wrote a letter to California Congresswoman, Barbara Boxer, asking her to support the Great Ape Protection and Savings Act, which bans the use of chimps in scientific experiments. Read on for more information. — Global Animal
(CELEBRITY NEWS) He’s known as a funny man, but Ricky Gervais is serious when it comes to animal testing. In a new video, the creator of The Office holds an adorable rabbit while speaking out against animal testing, saying, “We urgently need a worldwide ban on this cruel and unnecessary suffering.” The video coincides with the launch of Cruelty Free International’s new global campaign against the outdated practice. Over 80% of the world still allows animals, including rabbits and guinea pigs, to be used in cruel experiments. Read on for more on Ricky Gervais’ new campaign. — Global Animal
(SHARK FIN) The fight against shark finning has not only gained support, but people around the world are beginning to stop serving the controversial shark fin soup. The New York Times recently published a story about the potential bill banning the trade, sell, distribution, and possession of shark fins in New York. However, the same newspaper has another story published on their website: a recipe for shark fin soup! How hypocritical for a newspaper to publish both an article highlighting the continued slaughter of an endangered species, and a recipe that is responsible for the huge population decline. Read on for more. — Global Animal
(TOUCHING TALES) Eddie Roia, a fourth grader from Riverside, Rhode Island, is a boy whose passion and creativity could put many adults to shame. This young, inspirational individual will walk across his home state to benefit the local Bristol Animal Shelter. Eddie already has nine cats of his own, and now he’s hoping the benefits of his challenge will be enough to build a kids corner at the shelter, and more. Read on to be inspired! — Global Animal
(CELEBRITY NEWS) The creator of the animated Captain Planet series, Ted Turner, donated $1 million to the Dian Fossey International Gorilla Fund last week. The donation is the largest gift received by the animal organization. The self-proclaimed animal and nature conservationist, who also grazes 52,000 North American bison on his lands, is hoping that his new efforts will help create a better future for gorillas. Read more on Ted Turner’s view on nature and conservation. — Global Animal
(VEGAN RECIPE) Welcome to this week’s meat-free edition! With Easter less than a month away this Creamy Curried Cauliflower is great for picnics and potlucks. The Flavors intensify as the dish sits in the fridge so make it the night before and be done with it! Although roasting the cauliflower takes some time. putting the recipe together is super simple. This cold pasta makes a great side to a yummy sandwich or can be eaten as a main dish. — Global Animal
(TAKE ACTION) CANADA — Even though Ke$ha portrays herself as a care-free party girl in her music, she is actually very serious when it comes to protecting baby seals. The singer is urging people to boycott Canadian seafood in hopes that it will convince the country to keep their fisherman from clubbing seals. Read on to find out how you can follow in Ke$ha’s footsteps and help baby seals. — Global Animal
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