When it comes to the health benefits of a plant-based lifestyle, Dr. Michael Greger is an encyclopedia of knowledge. A doctor, lecturer and founder of NutritionFacts.org, he’s an invaluable resource for shooting down the many misconceptions about a veg diet. Dr. Greger just released a compellingly titled new book: How Not to Die. In it, he talks about how the vast majority …
Arnold Says Eat Less Meat to Save the Planet + 4 More Reasons to Choose Veggies
Back in his Mr. Olympia days, Arnold Schwarzenegger was all about the meat. But the Governator has gotten way wiser with age. These days, the actor slash politician is no fan of animal agriculture; he’s well aware of the industry’s devastating impacts, and isn’t afraid to talk about it. As part of his attendance at the Paris climate talks this week, he publicly suggested …
Humane Holiday Gift Guide: 7 Compassionate Companies We Love
December has (already) arrived, and the number of shopping days ’til gift-giving time is rapidly dwindling. DON’T PANIC! For the humane holiday shopper, we’ve got lots of suggestions. Our gift guide is all about amazing companies who generously support Compassion Over Killing’s life-saving work! Each makes fantastic, cruelty-free creations, so supporting them during the season of giving will make everyone smile. Dr. Bronner’s …
UK Pork Sales Plummet After WHO Report Links Bacon to Cancer
The powers that be say pork is dangerous — and people across the pond are listening. Since the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that processed meats like bacon and hot dogs cause cancer — sales have dropped significantly in the U.K., reports The Guardian. “Supermarkets across the UK reported a £3m drop in sales of sausages and bacon in the two weeks …
5 Reasons Fish Are Smarter Than You Think
When it comes to animals who people consider warm and fuzzy, fish are typically overlooked. Given their cold-blooded biology and underwater residence, it can be more difficult to relate to them than their mammalian counterparts. And because they look, act, and live very differently from animals we’re used to interacting with, we often assume fish can’t feel pain (they don’t scream, …
Consider This: Pigs are like dogs, only smarter
As our recent investigation inside a pig slaughterhouse uncovers, animal agriculture is hell on earth for pigs. These intelligent, inquisitive animals have complex social bonds and unique personalities — all buried and ignored beneath the horrors of animal agribusiness. Pigs are considered one of the smartest animals in the world and they’re incredibly playful. In fact, they’re pretty much just …
Liam Hemsworth & Paul Wesley Speak Out Against Hormel’s High Speed Slaughter!
Earlier this month, COK released a powerful new undercover video exposing horrors for pigs inside a slaughter plant that exclusively supplies Hormel, the makers of SPAM. This facility is one of five in the US operating under a USDA-approve pilot program — known as HIMP — that allows for faster slaughter speeds and fewer on-site government inspectors. What we found is …
6 Tips for the Perfect Plant-Based Thanksgiving
For those on the path to a plant-based diet, Thanksgiving and other holidays can feel a bit daunting — at least initially. Though there’s no need to feel left out of the festivities! What about all the traditional family recipes full of meat, dairy, and eggs? Easy: Given them a compassionate makeover! With a little pre-planning and advance prep, navigating these group dinners …
Dairy-Free Market Could Reach $19.5B by 2020
Dairy-free demand is on the rise. TCBY now serves dairy-free yogurt and Dunkin’ now offers almond milk; even Ben & Jerry’s just announced that it’s introducing a vegan almond milk ice cream in 2016. According to a new report by Markets and Markets, the non-dairy market is growing — and fast. Plant-based alternatives are projected to reach a whopping $19.5 billion …