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PETA Protester Confronts Pharrell Williams During Film Premiere

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A protester from the organization, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), disrupted a speech being given by Pharrell Williams at a Biopic Premiere in Toronto.  She rushed the stage with a white sign in her hand that read:  Pharrell: Stop Supporting Killing Animals for Fashion.  Pharrell was in Toronto to support his LEGO biopic entitled, Piece by Piece.   The protester directed a number of statements towards Pharrell and the audience concerning his role as men's creative director at Louis Vuitton.   "Your Louis Vuitton collection … Pharrell’s collection is made from their blood,” the protester shouted to the audience. “Pharrell stop torturing animals! Ostriches are being hung upside down, electrocuted with their necks slit.”   PETA is petitioning Louis Vuitton to stop abusing animals and using their bodily materials for the purpose of fashion creation.  During the protest, Pharrell made a pause during his speech and outrightly agreed with the protester.  "Ok.

Happy Earth Day!!!

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We've managed to make it through a quarter of a year! 2017 is certainly flying by supremely fast! We've also made it to another earth day! Every day is Earth Day for us here at Green News Guide. We're always brainstorming and thinking of ways that we can improve this great big home that we call Earth! Some facts about the history of Earth Day : The very first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970 Gaylord Nelson, a Wisconsin senator, felt that public consciousness was necessary Nelson along with Pete Mcclosky organized the first ever earth day in 1970. Over 20 million people gathered together for a peaceful demonstration and to also raise public awareness about environmental issues. Senator Nelson was granted the presidential medal of freedom by Bill Clinton in 1995 for being the founder of earth day! As we ponder current concerns today, such as air and water pollution, energy usage, conservation, and global warming, let's remember and honor the man who pioneered the ea