A new report names Tyson Foods — America’s largest meat company — the lead culprit in creating a horrifyingly large “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico. Tyson, which produces one out of every five pounds of meat in the US, has been repeatedly exposed for animal cruelty, too. A gutwrenching 2016 Compassion Over Killing investigation revealed horrific abuse at …
For some here on land, it can be easy to feel disconnected from the species living beneath the waves of the world’s oceans. But if you dive just a little bit deeper into the world of fish, you may be surprised to learn how smart these remarkable animals are! DYK that fish have good memories? Or that they can use tools, or …
Today is World Environment Day, and planet Earth is facing plenty of threats, with more challenges undoubtedly ahead. The good news is you don’t need to be a politician or a cape-wearing superhero to enact change. Each one of us has the power to help protect the planet we all call home. That’s why Animal Outlook launched the Plant-Powered Planet Protectors (P4), …
The Plant-Powered Planet Protectors (or P4) took to the streets of Washington DC – along with more than 200,000 people from around the world — to participate in the People’s Climate March on Saturday, April 29. P4 marched hundreds of people strong with a colorful display of signs and even some costumes, though we were all united under one banner: …
VegWeek 2017 has been a sweet success, empowering thousands of people to explore meatless eating thanks to the hundreds of people who recruited friends and family to join the fun, and our amazing VegWeek Endorsers and Partners who offered motivation and encouragement! Here are a few highlights from the VegWeek food and fun. Thousands Explore Veg Eating From April 17 through April …
It’s Earth Week – and almost Earth Day (April 22)! Study after study confirms that animal agriculture is a leading cause of environmental degradation. Nine billion farmed animals are killed for us to eat each year — in the US alone, most suffering in confinement and filthy conditions on factory farms. This mass-scale animal farming is not only devastating to the …
Winter is officially over (even if the weather doesn’t feel that way), and that means spring fashion season has begun. If you need some new clothes, it’s time to scour the racks! While some brands continue to use animal ingredients in their designer duds, many are realizing that cruelty just isn’t chic! There are plenty of amazing, animal-friendly fashion label alternatives that cut out the …
A vegan future: Closer than you might think Do you think a world without factory farming and the killing of billions of farmed animals each year sounds more like a Utopian dream (or a Star Trek fantasy)? Believe it or not, an animal-friendly world could be closer than previously imagined. People worldwide are recognizing the devastating toll of animal agribusiness — …
Forbes recently ranked 9 things each of us can do to fight climate change. Standing strong at #1: “Become a vegetarian, or better yet a vegan!” And the article even states that if you give up meat and dairy just one day each week “it will still be the most important action you can take,” since animal agriculture’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions could be as high …
