In a world obsessed with protein, protecting farm animals doesn’t rank highly. The first time I visited one of the many small factory farms near my home, I was horrified and wept. While I understand that many people need affordable protein sources as part of their diet, the overwhelming brutality, and violence that the factory […]
Imagine this event. A man named Bob ambles along the beach. He’s celebrating– the year is 500 BC. Jesus hasn’t yet come to save us all. Bob notices a monkey swinging on a vine. Bob marvels at the intricate details of the monkey’s fingers and says, “Here, little fellow. Come. I have a banana for […]
(Warning: This article may contain disturbing images that could be upsetting for sensitive viewers.) Brutal. Vicious. Unpredictable. Those are a few words to describe the owners of dogs that are made to fight in this underground “sport.” People get involved with dogfighting for the money, the prestige, or maybe the most deranged reason… because they […]
Deforestation occurs when human activities result in the permanent removal of natural vegetation and diverse flora for animal grazing, construction, manufacturing, using wood for fuel, and agricultural expansion. In North America, half of the forest of the Eastern Coast was razed between the 1600s and 1870s. Mass deforestation has reduced Western Europe’s forests from 80% […]
This article has been last updated on October 16, 2023 to reflect the latest research and statistics. Our editorial team has ensured you’re viewing the most current data on this topic. Need help or have a question? Email us. If you’re an animal lover, undoubtedly in your past is a childhood memory when you thought […]
California…The land of glitz and glamour, the Hollywood sign, blockbuster movies, and… wildfires! The United States has its fair share of devastating wildfires, and CA seems to attract them like bad movies. Why is that? We’ll explore the answers and will also dig into the campfire that changed CA’s history. Studying California wildfire statistics helps […]
Global hunger statistics have been decreasing, but it’s now increasing because of global warming, conflict, and COVID-19. Approximately 10% of people globally are food insecure. From 2019 to 2022, the number of undernourished people grew by approximately 150 million. Vegan diets can help end hunger because individuals eat the plants that cows consume and use […]
Originally published on January 24, 2023, this article has been updated on October 23, 2023 to reflect the latest research and statistics. Our editorial team has ensured you’re viewing the most current data on this topic. Need help or have a question? Email us. You felt your rate race while gently caressing the soft fur […]
Earth’s oldest living ecosystems and home to both people and wildlife, rainforests are all that and a bag of chips. They exist on every continent but Antarctica. But how much do you really know about rainforests? Hopefully, after reading this article, you can say, “A lot!” Rainforests cover only 6% of the Earth’s surface yet […]
In a world where negligence, access, and greed drive so many, cruelty thrives. And our oceans have been hit hard. As questions swirl in the minds of the big-hearted, we have to wonder, how many sharks are killed a year? It’s hard to fathom, but we lose up to 273 million sharks every year. It’s […]