In early February 2026, actor and longtime animal-rights advocate Alan Cumming launched a high-profile new anti-leather campaign with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals—better known as PETA—under the striking title “Rebel With a Cause.” The campaign directly confronts one of the fashion industry’s most entrenched and profitable traditions: the use of animal skins. While […]
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to come with a side of animal exploitation, artificial ingredients, or high-impact food choices. Whether you love baking something thoughtful at home or prefer to order a ready-made treat, there are now more beautiful—and genuinely indulgent—vegan desserts than ever before. At Sustainable Action Now, we continue to spotlight plant-based food choices
When federal leaders slash public investment in science, the damage is rarely confined to laboratories and universities. It ripples outward—into local economies, small technology firms, clean-energy startups, and the very businesses that translate public research into real-world solutions. Under the Trump administration, deep cuts to federal science and research funding—particularly programs connected to climate, energy,
On February 4, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved H.R. 4090, the Critical Mineral Dominance Act, a sweeping piece of legislation aimed at dramatically expanding domestic mining of so-called “critical minerals” and reducing America’s dependence on foreign suppliers—particularly China. The bill passed by a vote of 224–195 and now moves to the U.S.
Across the United States and beyond, rodeos continue to be marketed as wholesome celebrations of western heritage, family entertainment, and rural tradition. But behind the dust, announcers, and grandstand applause, a growing number of veterinarians, animal protection advocates, and welfare experts argue that rodeos represent one of the most normalized and least regulated forms of
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For consumers who care about animals, the message is simple: if a product is not cruelty-free, it does not belong in our closets, on our shelves, or in our shopping carts. At Sustainable Action Now, our reporting continues to expose how animals—both domestic and wild—are routinely harmed, exploited, and hidden behind corporate branding and marketing
Whale Tales 2026 opens February 19 in Maui, marking a powerful moment for marine science, public education, and global conservation at a time when whales—and the oceans they depend on—face unprecedented pressure from climate change, habitat disruption, industrial activity, and human exploitation. This year’s gathering is far more than a conference. It represents a major
Florida is preparing to carry out three executions in just over three weeks. Three people on death watch. Three lives placed on a fast-moving schedule of irreversible punishment. And one system, increasingly defined by secrecy, speed, and documented failure, asking the public to trust what its own records contradict. At Sustainable Action Now, our work
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Six Flags Wild Safari in New Jersey has earned national attention with its first-ever 2026 USA Today 10Best nomination as one of the country’s top safari parks, spotlighting its massive 350-acre drive-through experience and more than 1,200 animals from around the world. Yet behind the celebratory headlines, a growing coalition of animal-protection advocates and conservation
For those looking to slow down, reconnect with the natural world, and bring a little calm into an otherwise fast-moving day, SafariLIVE offers something increasingly rare: real, unscripted time in nature—broadcast live from the African bush. On February 5, 2026, viewers around the world can tune in to both the Sunrise and Sunset drives and
If you wake up to fresh snow outside, this is your official reminder to slow down, grab a bowl, and make one of winter’s most nostalgic treats: snow cream. This old-fashioned recipe is something many families only make once a year—which somehow makes it feel even more special. With just a few pantry staples, a
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If you’ve ever worried that vegetarian dinners won’t truly keep you satisfied, this list was made for you. At Sustainable Action Now, we care about climate-forward, plant-based eating—but we also care about meals that feel like real dinners, not protein shakes in disguise or recipes built around obscure substitutes. These are the high-protein vegetarian dinners
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For years, the zoo industry has sold the public a comforting story: that elephants in captivity are “ambassadors,” that breeding programs are “conservation,” and that bigger exhibits and new babies prove animals are thriving. But the reality—documented again and again across North America—is far darker. Behind the marketing language, elephant captivity too often looks like
I once kayaked 13 miles down the Colorado River.It felt endless, powerful, and permanent—like a living artery binding the American West together. Today, that sense of permanence is gone. The Colorado River system—on which more than 40 million people depend—is now at the center of a high-stakes political reckoning in Washington, D.C.. After years of
As climate instability accelerates and drought becomes a permanent feature of life across much of the United States, a new wave of climate-technology startups is stepping into an increasingly politicized and emotionally charged space: weather modification. One of the most visible—and controversial—players is Rainmaker Technology Corporation, a young California company that has rapidly moved from
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