al gore

Al Gore Fights Global Warming with His Fork: He’s Vegan!

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Former Vice President Al Gore has accepted an inconvenient truth: animal agriculture is one of the primary contributors to global warming. Just last week, word got out that Gore is now vegan. The news was released in a Forbes article, and the Washington Post followed up the tip by finding “an individual familiar with Gore’s decision” to confirm the claim.

Thanksgiving

Turkey-Free Foods to Gobble Up for Thanksgiving

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This Thanksgiving, leave turkey — and all animals — off your plate without missing any holiday fun. You’ll find that many side dishes such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, and candied yams can already be easily “veganized” with only a few minor modifications. Try these vegan side dishes at your next holiday feast.

Benefit COK

Show off Your Compassion & Benefit COK!

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As the holiday shopping season gets under way, Compassion Over Killing is excited to announce a special t-shirt offer through FLOAT Apparel. Order a limited-edition “Compassion” tee between Nov. 25 and Dec. 8 and you’ll support COK in the process!

Nature Conservancy

Nature Conservancy CEO Discusses Why He’s Vegan

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The research is clear: one of the single most important actions each one of us can take to reduce our environmental impact is to choose plant-based foods. After all, “livestock are one of the most significant contributors to today’s most serious environmental problems,” according to the 2006 United Nations’ report Livestock’s Long Shadow.

Criminal Animal Cruelty

COK Investigation Video Prompts Criminal Animal Cruelty Charges

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Last week, Compassion Over Killing released a heart-breaking undercover video exposing the callous and violent mistreatment of newborn calves at Quanah Cattle Co. in Weld County, Colorado. Quanah buys, temporarily confines, and then sells these very young animals, most of whom are male and are unwanted in the dairy industry since they won’t produce milk.