Costa Rica Becomes The FIRST Nation To Ban Hunting

After Congress unanimously voted to ban hunting in 2012, it became illegal to poach wildlife in Costa Rica. Photo credit: ForceChange.com Do animals feel pain? Should they have rights like humans? These questions and others have been asked before on TrueActivist, and increasingly the response is that an individual should be honored – no matter … Read more

This Man Has Been Planting A Forest Larger Than Central Park Since The 1970s

This is the story of Jadav Payeng, the inspiring man who planted a forest larger than Central Park. Dubbed the “Forest Man of India”, Payeng, a forestry worker, started planting trees in 1979 and single-handedly created one of the most unusual woodlands in the world – the 1,360 acre Molai Forest on Majuli Island. The … Read more