Articles on fur
Mink farms a continuing Covid risk to humans and wildlife, warn EU experts
Health experts call for regular testing of staff and animals after coronavirus found at 400 breeding units across Europe.
Fur is Simply Bad Design
‘The beauty of fashion objects often stand in harsh contrast to the ugliness of how they're made.’
‘Eco-friendly’ Fur Ad Banned
An ad claiming that it is "eco-friendly to wear fur" has been banned, after the advertising watchdog dismissed assertions that choosing fur is good for the planet.
Ban Unsustainable Mink Production
An article published in the Journal Science argues that mink farming should be banned due to it being unsustainable, a risk to human health, and rife with animal cruelty issues.
Fur Farming: Bad for Mink, Bad for the Environment
What are some of the animal welfare issues on the fur farms and how does the fur supply chain in turn negatively impact the environment?
Fashion to die for: The fur trade’s role in spreading zoonotic disease
Animals farmed for their fur face immunosuppression due to their mistreatment, leading to increased zoonotic disease risks.