So far, 19 countries across Europe have banned the practice. It is still allowed in Finland, Poland, Greece, Lithuania, Spain, Romania, Sweden, Denmark and Bulgaria, but the industry is in decline. The number of animals killed for fur in European countries had already fallen from 43.6 million in 2014 to 30.7 million in 2019 before the pandemic; by 2021 it had declined further to 12 million animals, according to HSI. Some 1,500 retailers, including Gucci, Adidas, H&M and Zara, have committed to eliminating use of fur.
Source: Is fur farming worth the epidemic risk? | News | Eco-Business | Asia Pacific
Besides the health risks to humans, I believe the decline in killing animals for fur is part of a natural awakening, a progression away from unnecessary violence toward a more compassionate humanity. I hope that someday, the number of animals killed for fur will be zero.
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Indeed – there is absolutely no justification for raising and killing animals for pelts or parts.
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I agree! There are plenty of humane alternatives!
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