Amazing Story of Duckling Rescue
By Robert Knight When I was around 7 years old, I saw a pair of ducks in my front yard. I knew ducks liked bread, so I decided to feed them before they had a chance to fly away. I didn&r ...
Florida Voters Want BP Fines To Fund Gulf Restoration
By Beth Buczynsk. A recent poll found that 84 percent of Florida voters and 92 percent of Panhandle voters support a bill approved by a Senate committee that would ensure the BP oil spill fines...
Say no to Horse Slaughter in the U.S.
By Alicia Graef In 2007, horse slaughter came to an end in the U.S. when the last slaughterhouses that processed horse meat were shut down, but a recent change in the law could open the doors to this pra...
Badger Culling Will be Tried Out to Tackle Bovine Tuberculosis in Cattle
By Judy Molland Badger culling will be tried out in two areas of England early next year in an attempt to tackle bovine tuberculosis in cattle. ...
Why Not Animals as Gifts
Animals, like us, require love and proper care to flourish. Although people who give animals as gifts invariably have good intentions, it is unfair to give an animal to anyone unless you are absolut...
Is Happiness the Key of Good Health?
By Shubhra Krishan More than a decade ago, an American researcher called David Lykken made a rather drastic and depressing statement about happiness. He said, “Trying to be happier is as futile as trying to be ...
The PETA’s 2011 Person of the Year is…
Hip-hop pioneer and co-founder of Def Jam Records Russell Simmons is well known for his innovation, power, and creative vision. A long-time vegan, this influential tycoon uses every opportunity to encour...
How to Celebrate a Compassionate Hanukkah? See This!
Hanukkah, O Hanukkah! Hanukkah is one of my favorite holidays—and not just for the obvious reason (presents!). It is a time to rejoice with family and friends while observing the traditions of our ...
Can Microsoft Patent a Wind-Powered Data Center?
By Aisha O''brien Microsoft has quietly filed a patent for a wind-energy powered data center with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The design is essenti...
Noise Pollution is Affecting Marine Mammals
By Kristina Chew Life under the sea is wetter but it’s not exactly getting any better for marine animals and especially for cetaceans, large aquatic mammals like whales and dolphins.&...