Introducing new taxes isn’t the best way to make friends, but for one group of scientists, their tax proposal has a noble intention — to save the planet.
A New Year, A New You, and New Hope for Animals!
Looking back at 2013, we hope you’re as inspired as we are by all of the accomplishments your dedication and support made possible! Now, as we look forward to 2014, we’re excited by the opportunities for progress – and we hope you’ll help us keep the momentum throughout the year.
Vegan Couple Runs One Marathon a Day for 366 Days
An Australian couple in their 60s have set a new world record — they’ve run a marathon a day for 366 days in a row! How did this power couple fuel up for their runs? They completed this journey while eating entirely raw vegan foods.
Smoking as Bad for Health as Meat-Heavy Diet, New Study Says
Could meat be the new smoking? Will we someday have school programs dedicated to warning children about the health hazards of eating meat — similar to those that currently warn about the effects of smoking? That day might not be too far away.
Desmond Tutu: We Must End Injustice To Animals
South African social rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu has dedicated his life to standing up for the rights of others — and he’s now embracing an even wider circle of compassion. He recently made his first major statement on animal protection and it offers a powerful message about how injustice to animals should not go unnoticed, and he calls upon all of us to speak out on behalf of animals:
COK’s Top 5 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2013
As 2013 winds down, we’re looking back at just how inspiring the year has been for Compassion Over Killing and for farmed animals — and we’re looking forward to an even more productive 2014!
India’s Richest Man Removes Meat from Retail Stores
Last week, Domino’s Pizza in Israel announced it was responding to customer requests by adding a vegan pizza option to its menus. This week, some grocery stores in India are kicking meat to the curb.
Three Signs Vegan Companies are Taking Over the World
Will future generations look back and wonder why our society raised, killed, and ate animals? A recent article in UK’s Guardian — “Peak meat: is animal consumption falling out of style in the US?” — implies we just might see that starting to happen.
Vegan Holiday Libations that Bring Joy to All
Like all all recipes, holiday-themed libations are taken very seriously in my household. Between the office parties, friendly get-togethers, and family visits of the season, there are so many (joyful) obligations to entertain from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. Sure, some among us may limit their themed drinks to a shot of Amaretto or Frangelico in their morning coffee while their family opens gifts, but with just a tiny bit of effort you can prepare some amazing punch and cocktail recipes.