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Animals

Is Speciesism a Real Word? What is an Example of Speciesism?

Recent decades have shed light on how pervasive and harmful our prejudices can be, and what we can do to stop them. But, a particularly pervasive form of prejudice remains largely unchallenged.

Dec 13, 2022
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Animals

Slaughterhouses: How Are Animals Killed In a Slaughterhouse?

Every single day, a staggering 200 million land animals—cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, turkeys, and ducks—arrive at slaughterhouses. None go willingly, and none leave alive or intact.

Feb 10, 2025
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Environment

Industrial Agriculture is Far Worse than You Think

Mutilated animals. Dead zones. Sewage lagoons. Pandemic factories. It sounds like something out of a dystopian novel, but it's happening right now—all thanks to an industry that values profit over life on Earth.

Sep 13, 2022
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Cows

Is Calf Weaning Animal Cruelty?

Animal agriculture forces calves to give up milk—so that people don’t have to.

Jul 21, 2022
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Lifestyle

Want to live longer? New study says a plant-based diet could extend your life by up to a decade

Leaving animals off your plate saves their lives—and adds years to yours. This might just sound like good karma. But, there’s science to back it up!

May 18, 2022
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Environment

Food waste and factory farming: Animal agriculture's enormous impact

Every year, the factory farm system disposes of billions of cows, pigs, and chickens. Their waste doesn't just hurt animals—it hurts our planet, too.

Apr 12, 2022
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Environment

Want to cut down on deforestation? Eating plants saves trees

Each time you order a plant-based burger, you take a big juicy bite out of deforestation—and help nourish a healthy future for everyone on the planet.

Mar 10, 2022
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Lifestyle

What’s so bad about dairy? Health concerns surrounding cow's milk

Dairy ads sell us on the fiction that milk does a body good. The truth is, unless you’re a baby cow, dairy doesn’t do anybody good.

Feb 08, 2022