Worldwide News.

New book out: No Happy Cows, by John Robbins.

John Robbins is widely considered one of the most eloquent and powerful spokespersons in the world for a sane, ethical, and sustainable future. The bestselling author of Diet for a New America and The Food Revolution, he has continued his observations and investigations into food politics and food-related issues of the day in his popular Huffington Post column. Read more. (April 2012.)

Vegan Organic Network.

Founded in 1996, the Vegan-Organic Network, VON, is an ambitious UK registered charity with an international network of active supporters. Our aims are to research and promote vegan-organic (also known as stockfree organic) methods of agriculture and horticulture throughout the world so that green, clean and cruelty-free food becomes widely available. Read more. (April 2012.)

Marc Bekoff's article about Animal Equality's latest undercover investigations in pig farms.

Over the course of 72 Days, with 200 hours of footage, Animal Equality recently exposed serious cruelty and neglect at a pig farm called the Harling farm, in Norfolk, UK. The pictures and video are simply unacceptably gruesome. I apologize for including them (and you don't have to look at them) but there still are people who deny that such treatment actually occurs. Read more. (March 2012.)

Dietary Fiber from Whole Grains Cuts Colorectal Cancer Risk.

Whole grains reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal. People eating three servings of whole grains each day could decrease their risk by 17 percent. Read more. (April 2012.)

Dairy Products Do Not Promote Bone Health.

Dairy products and calcium do not prevent stress fractures, according to a new study published in Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Researchers followed adolescent girls for seven years, tracking their diets, physical activity, and stress fractures. Read more. (April 2012.)

Cruelty Free Claims Lead to $100 Million Lawsuit Against Cosmetics Companies.

Last month, we reported that cosmetics giants Avon, Estée Lauder, and Mary Kay had allegedly resumed paying for animal testing without informing consumers about their change in practices. Now, five California residents have filed a lawsuit against these companies. Read more. (April 2012.)

Dolphins no longer to be kept in captivity.

Following votes in both houses of parliament, the keeping of dolphins or whales in Swiss zoos or waterparks will be forced to come to an end. While the House of Representatives approved a ban on keeping dolphins on Tuesday, the Senate opted for an import ban on Wednesday... Read more. (April 2012.)

Thousands of racing greyhounds 'vanish' each year.

A BBC investigation has uncovered huge gaps in how greyhound racing is regulated in Northern Ireland. This has led to problems with over-breeding and retired dogs disappearing. Read more. (March 2012.)

Thousands of racing greyhounds 'vanish' each year.

A BBC investigation has uncovered huge gaps in how greyhound racing is regulated in Northern Ireland. This has led to problems with over-breeding and retired dogs disappearing. Read more. (March 2012.)

Building Strong Bones The Vegan Way, by Ginny Messina: Vegan Dietitian & Nutritionist.

Our earliest ancestors didn't drink milk and didn't need to worry about calcium at all. Milk didn't appear in human diets until around 10,000 years ago, and even then it was common only in certain population groups. Read more. (February 2012.)

Eating red meat can be "deadly" claim US scientists..

RED meat is not only unhealthy but can be positively lethal, according to new research. Regularly eating red meat, especially the processed variety, dramatically increases the risk of death from heart disease and cancer, a major study has shown. Read more. (February 2012.)

Japan ends whaling season short of quota.

Japan has ended its whaling season with less than a third of its annual target, said the country's Fisheries Agency. The whaling ships headed home from the Antarctic Ocean this week with 266 minke whales and one fin whale, falling short of its quota of about 900. Read more. (February 2012.)

Melanie Joy - Carnism: The Psychology of Eating Meat.

Melanie Joy presents "Carnism: The Psychology of Eating Meat" at the McDougall Advanced Study Weekend, February 2012. One hour long video. Watch. (February 2012.)

Bees Have Distinct Personalities.

Some bees are thrill-seekers while others prefer to hang around the hive, according to new research published in the journal Science. The study shows that some honey bees are more eager to take on certain jobs than their comrades. Read more. (February 2012.)

Bulldog adopts six wild boar piglets in Germany.

Forget the three little pigs hiding from the big bad wolf. These six little pigs have found a new friend in a maternal French bulldog named Baby. The Lehnitz animal sanctuary outside Berlin says Baby took straight to the wild boar piglets... Read more. (February 2012.)

Two month undercover investigation on a pig farm by Animal Equality.

Animal Equality today launches the findings of a ground-breaking ...two-month undercover investigation inside the British pig industry, Harling Farm Exposed! Read more. (February 2012.)

Greece bans animal circuses.

We are delighted to announce that the Greek Government has banned the use of all animals in circuses following a campaign by ADI and the Greek Animal Welfare Fund (GAWF), backed by over 50 local animal protection groups across Greece. Read more. (February 2012.)

Bears kept in tiny cages by Chinese for their bile commit suicide with hunger strikes to escape barbaric torture.

Bears kept in tiny cages by the Chinese who harvest their bile have been witnessed starving themselves to death to escape the misery of their captivity. Read more. (February 2012.)

Dairy-Free Diets Are Packed with Nutrients.

A study published in the scientific journal Nutrition Research last November looked at the effects on nutrient intake when dairy foods are reduced or removed from the diet. Rather than focusing just on calcium, which is easily found in other foods, the researchers looked at several nutrients that are abundant in dairy products. Read more. (January 2012.)

Plant-based Milk Market Grows as Dairy Consumption Drops in the U.S.

According to a new report by Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.com the Dairy Alternative Beverages or Plant-based beverage market in the U.S. is growing rapidly. Read more. (January 2012.)

15 Superfoods for Under $20.

You want to eat healthy but it costs too much. Fruits, vegetables, and whole foods in general are pricey and when you are trying to feed a family of four on the cheap, choosing nutrient dense eats without draining your wallet may seem like an impossible mission. Read more. (January 2012.)

PCRM 21-Day Vegan Kickstat program.

During PCRM 21-Day Vegan Kickstat program, you'll get an all-access pass to daily messages that will include celebrity and medical expert advice, a 21-day menu, nutrition webcasts, and a chance to win coupons redeemable at PCRM's Marketplace. Read more. (December 2011.)

New book out: Vegan for Life.

In this comprehensive guide to plant-based nutrition, registered dietitians and long-time vegans Jack Norris and Virginia Messina answer all the key questions and debunk some of the most persistent myths about going vegan. Read more. (December 2011.)

Lamb, beef and cheese have largest food footprint.

US analysis highlights the high greenhouse gas emissions of popular animal products in comparison to alternatives like lentils, rice and tomatoes. Read more. (27th July, 2011.)

New Study Suggests Vegan Diet Protects Against Pollution.

Although plant-based diets are seeing a surge in popularity, they're still outside of the mainstream; it's no wonder that there is so much misinformation about what happens when you drop meat, eggs, and dairy from your meals. Read more. (December 2011.)

Top 5 Vegan Diet Myths Debunked!

Dioxins are a class of industrial pollutants that accumulate in the fatty tissues of humans and food animals consumed by humans. It is generally believed that the most significant exposure to DLCs [dioxin-like compounds such as PCBs] is from the dietary intake of animal and fish products. Read more. (December 2011.)

Vegucated, new documentary.

Vegucated is a guerrilla-style documentary that follows three meat- and cheese-loving New Yorkers who agree to adopt a vegan diet for six weeks.
There is Brian, the bacon-loving bachelor who eats out all the time, Ellen, the single mom who prefers comedy to cooking, and Tesla, the college student who avoids vegetables and bans beans. Read more. (December 2011.)