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World Environment Day 2022: Here are some celebrities who do their bit for nature

Just like many activists and environmentalists, many Bollywood celebrities have also come forward over the years to do their bit for nature. Here is a look at some of them:

West Bengal: PETA urges Mamata Banerjee to replace horse-drawn carriages for tourists with e-carriages

PETA India Advocacy Officer Samit Roy said as per an assessment done by PETA and CAPE Foundation in July-August 2021 and November-December 2021, 81 per cent of the horses used in horse drawn carriages for tourist rides are either thin or very thin and they are not being fed properly

Switzerland rejects animal testing ban: Understanding the practice and laws protecting animals around world

Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal that would have banned medical and scientific experiments on animals. If the referendum had passed, Switzerland would have become the first country in the world to do so.

Gucci criticised for using real tigers in recent ad campaign; check what Carole Baskin said

In the Gucci shoot, models are seen lounging on a couch, sipping tea and also posing with a tiger sitting nearby.

PETA complains against death of horse on sets of Mani Ratnam period drama

"In the age of CGI, production companies have no excuse for forcing exhausted horses to play at war until one of them drops dead," says PETA India

PETA India asks Amul to switch to production of vegan milk

In a letter to Amul, the organisation urged it to stop ‘wasting resources to fight the demand for plant-based products’

Vegan diet for Indians: A nutritionist explains benefits and side-effects of veganism, essential tips and more

While the Indian vegetarian diet is seasonal and not that taxing on the pocket, a vegan diet can be very expensive.

PETA India urges states to stop illegal transport, slaughter of animals before Eid al-Adha 2020

PETA has sent out letters to DGPs of all states and UTs, urging them to take precautionary measures to stop illegal transport and killing of animals ahead of Eid.

Norwegian musher Thomas Waerner wins Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on second attempt

46-year-old musher Thomas Waerner won the Iditarod in only his second attempt. He finished 17th in 2015, when he was named Rookie of the Year.

Amul pays 'tribute' to Joaquin Phoenix's Oscars win, gets criticised by PETA which says actor is against dairy cruelty

The Amul girl is seen feeding butter to Joaquin Phoenix, who is a vegan, on the Academy stage.