That the w
ord “milk” connotes “good for your bones” is a testament to the success of the dairy industry’s decades-old deceptive marketing strategy. As it turns out, dairy is not, in fact, good for our bones, nor the rest of our health.
Ag Gag Update: Missouri Bill Passes House; New York Bill Dies
Mixed news on the “ag gag” front: this week, the Missouri House passed ag-gag bill HR 1860, meant to shut down whistleblowing investigations of factory farms.
Mission Sustainable: DC Restaurant Goes Vegan for Earth Day
April 20 Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Sunday’s “Vegan Day” at Bread & Brew has unfortunately been cancelled. However, stop by ANY day during VegWeek to order anything off their vegan menu and 20% of your bill will still be donated to COK’s work for farmed animals!
While a growing number of restaurants are eager to tout more sustainable business practices, such as serving local foods or buying organic produce, perhaps the most important step that businesses can take to demonstrate their commitment to helping protect the planet is simply offering meat-, egg-, and dairy-free meals.
Why I’m Running 13.1 Miles for 9 Billion Animals
On May 19—less than one month from now—I’m running the Palos
Verdes Half Marathon
to raise money for Compassion Over Killing. While
I am a long-time runner, I rarely race. So what’s motivating me to get up at
5:00 a.m. to train for 2 hours before work each day for the next 30 days?
Takoma Park Mayor Proclaims Veg Week and Takes 7-Day Veg Pledge
On Monday night, Takoma Park Mayor Bruce Williams signed
a Proclamation officially dedicating April 23-29 as VegWeek 2012 (read the Proclamation), which
also encourages residents to “choose vegetarian foods as way to help protect the
planet, their health, and animals.” To further show the city’s support for this
effort, Mayor Williams along with 4 other councilmembers—Kay Daniels-Cohen, Seth Grimes, Terry Seamens, and Fred Schultz—are
taking a 7-Day Veg Ple
EU’s Hen Welfare Laws Prompt Retailers to Scramble for Egg Alternatives
In January 2012, the European Union’s ban on the use of barren wire
battery cages for egg-laying hens took effect – and the impact seems to
ruffling the feathers of many retailers concerned about the rising cost of eggs. In fact, egg
prices have quadrupled in some markets in EU due to a shortage in supply.
New Undercover Video Reveals Rotten Truth of PA Egg Factory Farm
“The reality of food processing can be off-putting… There is always a percentage of dead birds [and] chicken houses that will inherently contain a level of fly and rodent activity.” – Ron Kreider, President of Kreider Farms, responds to new undercover video
Our Forks: A Four-Pronged Approach to Protect the Planet
For over 40 years, Earth Day—celebrated on April 22—has been inspiring people everywhere to take steps to help the environment. Did you know that perhaps the single most important action each of us can take to protect the planet is simply to choose meat-free foods?
Animal agriculture is considered one of the leading causes of pollution and resource depletion today. According to the United Nations, raising chickens, turkeys, pigs, cows and other animals for food contributes nearly one-fifth (18%) of all global human-induced greenhouse gas emissions.
VegWeek 2012 Kicks Off on April 23 – Take the Veg Pledge!
If you’ve thought about eating more vegetarian or vegan foods but aren’t sure where to start, then mark your calendar for Monday, April 23 — that’s when the fourth annual VegWeek celebration kicks off!
