Biophile

Ethical Consumerism

How to end cruelty

Cruelty exists in three distinct realms: cruelty against mankind, cruelty against animals and cruelty against nature. What is cruelty? It…

The hidden lives of chickens

Several research teams have recently published findings on chicken intelligence that have challenged old notions about avian cognitive abilities. For…

PVC, the poison plastic

PVC (polyvinyl chloride) plastic, commonly referred to as vinyl, is one of the most hazardous consumer products ever created. PVC…