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SuperMeat

SuperMeat. Cultured meat grown from real cells. What kind of impact will it have on the vegan movement and the planet at large? Let's chat.

Animal Rights, Environment, Health, VeganElizabeth TurnbullSeptember 10, 2016SuperMeat, super meat, lab grown meat, cultured meat, byond burger, impossible burger, stem cells, lab meat, vegans eat meatComment

What Is Sentience?

Sentience. A term, just like cognitive dissonance, oft-used yet seldom understood. Today we go deep into the true meaning of sentience and its impact on our perception and treatment of animals.

Animal RightsElizabeth TurnbullAugust 17, 2016sentience, what is sentience, animal sentience, are animals sentient, sentient animals, proof of sentience in animals, do animals feel pain, do animals feel pleasure, can animals suffer, cows have best friends, chimps understand fairness, rats show empathyComment

The Truth About The Beef Industry

Unlike most animal foods, many people are not only aware of the negative impact of eating beef on their health but actively avoiding it - and they're right to.

But it's not just for health reasons that beef is a bad choice. The raising of cattle has more of an environmental impact than you might realize, and is definitely no fun for the cows.

Let's explore the truth behind the beef industry.

The Loss of Harambe is a Terrible Tragedy

This past Saturday marked the loss of Harambe, a 17-year-old silverback gorilla, one of less than 900 remaining in the world. Held captive at the Cincinnati Zoo, Harambe's life was sacrificed when a 4-year-old boy entered his enclosure.

Animal RightsElizabeth TurnbullMay 30, 2016RIP Harambe, Harambe, The loss of Harambe, Silverback gorilla shot, the problem with zoos, gorilla in zoo shot Comments