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Look whats new at Costco!

Look whats new at Costco!

Costco has some new vegan products! Here are some of the other vegan options that are already available at a  Costco near you. They also have a wide variety of non-dairy milk like soy and almond, whole grains, vegetables and fruits which are not shown 

Pigs can empathize

Pigs can empathize

Franz de Waal defines empathy as ‘‘the capacity to be affected by and shares the emotional state of another, assess the reasons for the other’s state and identify with the other, adopting his or her perspective’’. Scientists at Wageningen University in the Netherlands recently carried 

NYT’s investigation into taxpayer funded nightmarish experiments.

NYT’s investigation into taxpayer funded nightmarish experiments.

An investigation by The New York Times has revealed nightmarish experiments being conducted with taxpayer money at a remote research center in southern Nebraska to further profits for the Meat Industry. According to the article, “These experiments are not the work of a meat processor 

Powerful speech on why “Animals should be off the menu”

Powerful speech on why “Animals should be off the menu”

A compelling speech by Philip Wollen to the St James Ethics Centre and the Wheeler Centre debate, Animals Should Be Off the Menu, in Australia on May 16, 2012. Philip Wollen is a former Vice-President of Citibank and an Australian philanthropist. At age 34, Australian 

Raw Vegan “Cheesecake”

Raw Vegan “Cheesecake”

Just in time for the holidays! This “cheesecake” is incredibly delicious and much more nutrient-dense than a traditional cheesecake. For example, cashews and coconut oil take the place of cream cheese, sour cream, and eggs, raw almonds take the place of graham crackers, and dates 

USDA is about to spend additional millions to promote the meat industry.

USDA is about to spend additional millions to promote the meat industry.

USDA is proposing a new “checkoff” program to allocate additional funds, which can potentially total $160 million, for the promotion and marketing of beef in 2015, as red meat production and sales have declined. This creates a clear conflict of interest as the USDA is also the organization that 

15 things we can do to save the elephants

15 things we can do to save the elephants

15 things we can do to save the elephants 1. Don’t buy or sell ivory, meat, leather, and other wildlife products. 2. Don’t support organizations exploiting or abusing elephants and other animals for entertainment and profit, like circuses, zoos, marketing, tv, films, and tourism. 3. 

15 amazing facts you probably didn’t know about Elephants

15 amazing facts you probably didn’t know about Elephants

If you were to ask me which species I love the most, even though it would be extremely hard for me to pick just one, I would have to say elephants (Elephas maximus)! My first encounter with an elephant was when I was around 14yrs 

Reality Check!

Reality Check!

How many universes are there? – Chris Anderson Animation by Andrew Park. In this video, Chris Anderson and Andrew park take us on a wonderfully humbling and insightful journey. So sit back and enjoy the ride!

The Orca Awareness Project

The Orca Awareness Project

A girl meets an orca in captivity and comes to the realization that she too, needs to be free. Orcas are the largest of the dolphins, and they live in large pods or family groups of up to 40 individuals. Even though the world’s oldest