We take a lot of things for granted… Water, electricity, food, and the trees of the natural forest. But we’re not promised an endless supply of trees. The deforestation industry obviously disagrees. From Oregon to Ghana, you can hear the deafening boom of a tree falling, and its history and biodiversity power with it. You […]
Trigger alert/warning: Graphic images of animals being tested on are linked in this article. It could be said that animal testing saves lives. It could also be said that animals experience cruel and unusual treatment as they’re being tested. Both of these statements are true, and the question is, which of them do you choose […]
Meat or tofu? That is the question. Vegans are popping up in America faster than a cow goes “Moo.” So, how many vegans are in the US? And is it possible for most of our country to eat less meat? It’s not only possible; it’s probable. Nielsen reported that a huge percentage of Americans (39%) […]
On average, cows cause 22 human deaths in the U.S. every year. There are many ways to die, and while people are killed by cars, illnesses, or an allergic reaction, and by black widow and snake bites, you’ve probably never imagined that humans can be killed by cows, too! Yip, cows are one of the […]
Have you made the jump to a veggie lifestyle? Vegetarianism is taking the world by storm, and it’s easier than ever before to become a vegetarian (and there are several types, too), or if you’re dedicated, you can become a vegan. I wondered just how many countries make being vegetarian easy and which countries are […]
Humans believe they domesticated the canine some 27,000-40,000 years ago. Since then, dogs have progressed in number and moved from lounging by the fire, keeping a watchful eye, to cuddling with us on the sofa. So who domesticated who? Pet dog ownership is on the rise, and the pandemic fueled part of this growth. In […]
Americans and Canadians share six deer species and subspecies that roam the land from the east to the west coast. Some people believe wild deer are a beautiful part of nature, while others see the deer population as a fun sport and a hunt. Since deer move, some experts predict 1.5-2.1 million accidents yearly. Other […]
The human consumption of meat is a complex subject to tackle. One side is offended by the human consumption of an animal diet; the other barks about their need to defend meat for our survival. We bicker back and forth, and both sides focus on being right. What’s important is that we rethink humane slaughter […]
Whether you have a phobia of bees or see them for the world-sustaining miracle that they are, it’s important that everyone understands the way they help our planet and the damage that will be done if we wipe them off the Earth completely. As there are millions upon millions of bees out there, many people […]
For many readers, it might be surprising to learn that Americans cook up to 56.1 pounds of beef annually. The country has 94.2 million heads of inventory to satisfy the average American hunger for meat, milk, cheese, and other dairy products. America is currently at a total population of 348,453,272. It has the fourth-largest bovine […]