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Chefs Claim Friendly Foie Gras

June 8, 2012

(ANIMAL CRUELTY) CALIFORNIA — With less than a month until California’s ban on foie gras, the dish is being consumed more than ever as consumers are scrambling to get their fill before the state becomes foie gras-less. A handful of notorious chefs have recognized the demand, coming forward in an attempt to nullify the ban and promising better ethical standards for the poor ducks. At the same time, animal rights activists have begun protesting outside these restaurants in an attempt to remind the public of the disturbing reality the ducks suffer through when being prepared as a customer’s next meal. Read on to hear just how adamant these chefs are at repealing the ban. — Global Animal

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Eat Less Meat, Save The World

May 19, 2012

(COMPASSIONATE LIVING) You don’t need to be an animal lover to see that it’s important to curb your meat consumption. Eating less meat would mean getting rid of the large percentage of greenhouse gases that comes from raising livestock. One of the best and quickest methods for trying to reverse climate change is to eat less meat. Today, Americans consume almost 200 pounds of meat per person per year. Read on for more facts on how meat consumption adversely affects the environment.—Global Animal

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California Says “Au Revior” To Foie Gras

May 13, 2012

(ANIMAL CRUELTY) CALIFORNIA — A battle between California chefs and animal rights activists is underway and the reason is fatty goose or duck liver, commonly known as foie gras. The ban to sell or produce foie gras in California will go into effect July 1, 2012. Although the ban was passed in 2004, officials allotted a seven-year grace period for the restaurant to develop a more humane way of producing the livers. But nothing has changed, except perhaps the increase in restaurants serving foie gras. — Global Animal

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10 Things Never To Say To A Vegan

April 28, 2012

(COMPASSIONATE LIVING) If you’re an animal lover, being vegetarian or vegan, or otherwise reducing your meat consumption, is the most humane diet. Other people tend to be curious about this decision, and often have questions. While it’s always good to ask questions if you’re not clear on something, read on for tips to avoid frustrating your vegetarian and vegan friends. — Global Animal

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Megan’s Meat Free Monday: Zucchini Pasta In Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

April 23, 2012

(VEGAN RECIPE) In honor of yesterday’s Earth Day, I wanted to share one of my favorite recipes for this week’s Meat-Free Mondays Challenge. This is a cold “pasta.” Replacing pasta with zucchini is a good way to pack in a few more nutrients, color and flavor. Even better, the zucchini twirls on a fork just like spaghetti! — Global Animal

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Red Meat: How Bad Is It Really?

April 22, 2012

(CULTURE) Pledge to save a life on Earth Day. Your own! Earth day encourages us all to recognize our impact on the environment, and one of the biggest impacts one can make on this environment is to stop eating animals. Animals raised for consumption lead to the emission of enormous amounts of greenhouse gases, depletion of oxygen and wastes tons of water. Read on for startling meat-eating statistics, and why going vegetarian is not only better for the environment, but better for you. Need more encouragement? Check out our Meat-Free Monday recipes! — Global Animal

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Chicken With Side Of Arsenic

April 10, 2012

(FACTORY FARMS) Arsenic in chickens? Really? Johns Hopkins University and Arizona State University tested chicken feathers to reveal levels of arsenic, Benadryl and illegal antibiotics. Chickens are fed arsenic to make their flesh a more appetizing shade of pink and to fight infection. The illegal antibiotics found create antibiotic-resistant viruses that kill more Americans per year than AIDS, according to the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Read on about the poisons purposely given to animals raised for food. — Global Animal

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New York Times Challenges Meat Eaters

April 9, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) Why do we still eat meat? The New York Times is attempting to answer this question by launching a contest for omnivores to argue the ethics of meat eating. Entries will be judged by some of the most influential intellectuals, including Michael Pollen and Mark Bittman. Read on for more on this argument and submit your own entry. — Global Animal

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