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Paul McCartney Wants A Humane Revolution

May 16, 2013

(CELEBRITY ACTIVISM) Forget the British Invasion—Sir Paul McCartney hopes to be on the forefront of yet another globe sweeping movement. Ever since the European Union banned cosmetic testing on animals a few months ago, animal rights advocates have wished for the rest of the world to follow in the EU’s footsteps. Together with Cruelty Free International (BUAV), Sir Paul has recently started promoting the worldwide adoption of an animal testing ban. Read on to learn more about this famed animal activist and the BUAV’s compassionate efforts. — Global Animal 

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Animal Malpractice: Harvard Shuts Down Primate Center

April 26, 2013

(ANIMAL TESTING) Citing reasons such as “tough economic climate” and “shifting long-term strategic plans,” the Harvard primate research center will soon be shutting down and transporting around 2,000 monkeys—possibly to other national primate research centers. The Harvard center has been in hot water for the past few years as four monkeys died in its care between June 2010 and February 2012. The school was also cited for violations of animal welfare regulations set in place by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Thankfully Harvard officials are promising that none of the animals will be euthanized, but perhaps that would be better than a life spent in a laboratory. Read on for more on this drastic closure. — Global Animal

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Nature’s Gate Not Open To China’s Animal Testing

April 2, 2013

(ANIMAL TESTING) Following discussions with PETA, Nature’s Gate, a giant producer of natural health and beauty products, has pulled out of the Chinese market in opposition to the country’s animal testing requirements. Unlike Mary Kay, Avon, and Estee Lauder, the compassionate company joins Dermalogica, Pangea Organics, NYX Cosmetics, Urban Decay, amongst several others in this bold move. Read on to learn more about animal testing and how PETA is currently working with the Chinese government to accept non-animal tests. — Global Animal

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PETA Applauds Top Skincare Brand

February 26, 2013

(ANIMAL TESTING) Unlike Mary Kay, Avon, and Estée Lauder, top skincare company Pangea Organics has proven its compassion for animals by staying cruelty-free since 2006. Like NYX, Urban Decay, and Paul Mitchell, Pangea Organics boldly dropped out of business with the Chinese market after discovering cruel animal testing requirements such as dripping poison into the eyes of rabbits and force-feeding mice. In staying true to their commitment, Pangea Organics provides a positive example in how ethical companies illustrate compassion over profits. Read on for more information regarding Pangea Organics and PETA’s gratitude. Also, make sure to check out our list of companies that don’t test on animals. — Global Animal

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Why Animal Testing Is Useless

February 19, 2013

(ANIMAL SCIENCE) Time and time again, animal testing has led to flawed results. And now, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a scientific journal, has found that in the case of three diseases, sepsis, burns and trauma, animal testing has been not only useless, but also costly. Because animal DNA differs from human DNA, the results are often worthless. But unfortunately, the FDA still requires animal testing—meaning that even when there are more effective alternatives available like stem cell research, manufacturers will not use them because it won’t pass the FDA standards. Read on to find out why it’s important to change these outdated methods. — Global Animal

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EU Bans All Cosmetic Animal Testing

February 4, 2013

(ANIMAL TESTING) After decades of lobbying from animal rights groups, particularly the European Coalition to End Animal Experiments, it was recently announced that that European Union is permanently banning the the import and sale of any animal-tested cosmetic products including ingredients. The ban will take effect as of March 11 and applies to all cosmetics including toiletries and beauty products from soap to toothpaste. Read on to learn more about this victory and help support the activist group’s next goal to put an end to animals used in scientific experiments. Also, make sure to check out our recently updated list of companies that don’t test on animals. — Global Animal

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Iran Reports Launching Monkey Into Space

January 30, 2013

(ANIMAL WELFARE) On Monday, Iran announced that the nation had successfully launched a rocket carrying a live monkey into space as a prelude to the Islamic republic’s goal of a manned mission. State media claims the monkey was launched 70 miles in an “indigenous bio-capsule,” the Kavoshgar rocket dubbed “Pishgam” (Farsi for “Pioneer”), but gave no other details except that the monkey returned safely. In a statement, animal rights group PETA said, ”Iran is repeating the wasteful and cruel mistakes that marked the darkest days of the space race. Monkeys are highly intelligent and sensitive animals who not only are traumatised by the violence and noise of a launch and landing but also suffer when caged in a laboratory before and – if they survive – after a flight.” Now, for the second time, PETA is reaching out to the head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA), urging them to stop this cruel practice. Fortunately, the European Space Agency (ESA), which is very active in space exploration, has declined any interest in monkey research and does not consider any need or use for such results. Read the New York Times article below for more on this inhumane event. — Global Animal

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NIH Retiring 86% Of Research Chimps

January 25, 2013

(ANIMAL RESEARCH) In a move that would nearly put an end to government research on chimpanzees as soon as this March, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is proposing to retire all but 50 of the remaining 360 chimpanzees currently being used for federally funded research. The panel has recommended phasing out all current biomedical research grants involving research chimps, banning chimpanzee breeding, and retiring the chimps to sanctuaries such as Chimp Haven—the only sanctuary that receives government funding to care for government owned chimps. Read on to learn more about this victory and, while the NIH is currently accepting public comments on the matter, be sure to make your voice heard. — Global Animal

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