Animal Rights

Why the U.S. Washes and Refrigerates Eggs, & Why Other Countries Don’t

November 21, 2017 by Michael Edwards

American eggs are federally required to be washed and sanitized and then refrigerated. There are a few reasons for this, but the main reason is that our factory farms are disgusting. In Europe, eggs sold in supermarkets are not legally… [read]

Trump Is Lifting Ban on Importing Elephant Trophies from Africa

November 16, 2017 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: November 22, 2017

The Trump administration is reported to be reversing the Obama administration’s ban on bringing heads of elephants killed in Zimbabwe and Zambia back to the U.S. Imports will be allowed for elephants killed between Jan. 21, 2016 and the end… [read]

Why Are Our Natural Pollinators in Decline?

October 19, 2017 by Lindsey Fox
Last updated on: October 27, 2017

The loss of biodiversity is a worldwide, urgent crisis. Plant biodiversity is closely connected to insect biodiversity because pollinators assist the plants with reproduction and genetic variation. Research shows that commercial honey bee populations (various species) have decreased in the… [read]

Safe Fish to Eat and the Fish to Avoid

September 11, 2017 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: September 11, 2017

We’ve always been told fish is a nutritious choice, a good source of lean protein and healthy fats. But is it still a good choice today? Whether we choose cooked fish or sushi in a restaurant, we buy our fish… [read]

A Guide to Finding and Choosing The Healthiest Eggs

June 27, 2017 by Tyler Ardizzone
Last updated on: June 27, 2017

They are fooling you. The words on the egg cartons don’t mean what you think they do. “Vegetarian-fed”, “cage-free”, “omega-3 enriched”, “free-range”, “organic”, “humanely-raised”, and “pasture-raised” all seem like healthy choices, but they don’t accurately reflect how healthy the eggs… [read]

Horseshoe Crabs: The Blue Blood That’s Fueling the Medical Industry

May 24, 2017 by Lydia Noyes
Last updated on: May 24, 2017

Anyone who has ever benefited from an injection, a pacemaker, or a joint replacement, has the humble horseshoe crab to thank. In fact, all FDA approved vaccines, injectable drugs, and implanted medical devices owe their effectiveness to the blood of… [read]

Microplastics in Sea Salt – A Growing Concern

May 23, 2017 by Lydia Noyes
Last updated on: March 20, 2018

When it comes to long-term thinking for the health of the planet, humans often fall short of common sense. Plastic, one of the most durable products in the world, is consistently used for products no one actually wants to last… [read]