Trade unionists have used the COP18 discussions in Qatar to bring the silent but disturbing plight of migrant workers to light. Like Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Saudi Arabia, Qatar relies very heavily on migrant workers, who do all the dirty work but receive few of the benefits of their hard, miserable labor. MORE >>

The Humane Society of the United States has put together an absolutely touching and wonderful video documenting the rescue of a breeding dog named “Billy” from a puppy mill in North Read More The post Meet Billy: A Touching Puppy Mill Rescue Video appeared first on Ecorazzi. Animals Causes News Top News MORE >>

Consequences of climate change especially acute in the Arab world, and traditional methods for coping with climate are severely stressed finds new World Bank assessment. . All eyes are on Qatar now as the country hosts the UN-sponsored climate change event COP18. The Arab world has been adapting to climate change for centuries. Action for change. MORE >>

Since its introduction in 1912, NaBisCo’s Oreo cookie has becoming the best selling cookie of the 20th century in the U.S. Read More The post The Oreo Made Gluten-Free, Vegan and Almost Raw appeared first on Ecorazzi. Eats News Recipes Top News Vegan MORE >>

Latvian artist Voldemars Dudums came up with a pretty darn cool idea. He covered a keyboard in bacon fat, hooked it up to a twitter account, and put it out for the birds. You can follow the account here  though it has been some time since the birds were actually pecking at the keys. Asides MORE >>