Vegan Holiday Faux Turkeys
No holiday meal would be complete without a veggie turkey. Try these tasty turkey-friendly alternatives this holiday season for a meal that everyone can celebrate: Gardein: There are many holiday centerpie...
Tuna Fish Poisoned by Mercury
By Moms Clean Air Force. Author Ayelet Waldman is passionate about the perils of mercury, which is why she joined the Moms Clean Air Force. She discusses her daughter’s scary experience w...
Researchers Find Pesticides in The Arctic
By Medha Chandra. Endosulfan. Chlorpyrifos. Chlorothalonil. Not words one would associate with the crisp, cold air and water of the Arctic region. Butnew research shows that these...
Guard Kills Tiger on Wildlife Sanctuary
Working security at a preserve for big cats might seem like a pretty easy job, considering how well-equipped the animals are in fending for themselves. But for one guard at a tiger sanctuary in India, it wasn’t...
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.&...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...