In New Survey, Women and Gen Z Adults Were Most Likely to Disagree With Incorrect Notion Nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. adults wrongly believe that it’s important to eat meat, dairy products, eggs, or other animal products to get adequate protein, according to a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult survey. Women and Gen Z adults were among those most…
New data shared by Our World in Data shows that approximately 94% of animals on earth live on factory farms and at least 100 billion are slaughtered each year for meat and other animal-derived products. The analysis shows these numbers continue to rise. This is worrying, given livestock farming’s role in exacerbating the climate crisis. >>MORE
Consumers demand clarity and confidence when they shop. Misleading labels and ambiguous claims won’t cut it. Clear labelling is no longer just a bonus; it’s a business imperative. By committing to clear and credible vegan certification, companies can build trust, tap into a rapidly growing market, and align with the values of today’s conscientious consumers. Consumers are more informed and…
In much the same way people once thought the sun revolved around the Earth, many humans seem to think they’re the center of the universe. Copernicus set us straight with his heliocentric model, and PETA entities are showing the world that it’s speciesist – and nonsense – to think that only humans matter. PETA has always spoken up for all living, feeling…
Just Egg is growing 5X faster this past month compared to the previous year. As the Great American Egg Crisis leaves grocery store shelves empty and restaurants struggling to source eggs, Just Egg, the award-winning and category defining plant-based egg, is stepping in to fill the gaps in America’s egg supply chain. As bird flu drives up egg prices and limits…
Not one to miss out on a trend, celebrities around the world are going vegan! Here are the ethical vegan celebrities who are inspiring change and making the world a kinder place. Veganism was once considered a fringe movement but is now firmly in the mainstream thanks in part to vegan celebrities. Inspired by environmental and ethical concerns, people from…
Outspoken vegan Ed Winters shares insights from his new book. It’s this ongoing debate about the merits of veganism, and the ‘rights and wrongs’ of meat-eating, that led Ed Winters, aka Earthling Ed, to write his latest book, How To Argue With A Meat Eater. “Throughout my years advocating for veganism, I have encountered every argument against veganism that exists,” says the…
A beautiful achievement for animals and plant nutrition. Students at two of the UK’s most prestigious universities have voted in favor of transitioning to all-vegetable campus dining, following a campaign by the group Plant Based Universities. The decision was made through voting that took place on Feb. 4. Since that time, other universities, including Cambridge, Newcastle, Lancaster and University College London, have…
NBA champ John Salley spoke to SHOWTIME Basketball about the many health benefits of veganism. Salley owns a vegan restaurant and has been a passionate and longtime advocate of a plant-based diet. The former athlete, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons, and Chicago Bulls, previously urged the U.S government to ‘remove racial bias from its dietary guidelines’. He is…
Her bold, colorful cookbook includes staples such as butter, sour cream, and whole milk, as well as dishes that one might’ve thought impossible to veganize, like crème brûlée. Breaking up with Dairy is designed as a go-to guide for ditching dairy without deprivation. “I could never give up dairy.” It’s the refrain of countless people when faced with the idea of a…
by Gary L. Francione (Columbia University Press) A prominent and respected philosopher of animal rights law and ethical theory, Gary L. Francione is known for his criticism of animal welfare laws and regulations, his abolitionist theory of animal rights, and his promotion of veganism and nonviolence as the baseline principles of the abolitionist movement. In this collection, Francione advances the…