Canada has committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This means all emissions must be addressed, including agricultural emissions. As Canada moves towards net zero, agriculture could become an increasingly large contributor to Canada’s emissions profile.
People often demonstrate an understanding that eating animals is unethical and unsustainable, but choose to do so, giving various reasons to rationalize this decision. This is an example of cognitive dissonance, the mental discomfort that results from holding two conflicting beliefs. In many cases of those who eat meat, the conflicting beliefs are “I love and care for animals” and “I eat meat”. This version of cognitive dissonance is often referred to as the “meat paradox” – in short, I don’t want to harm animals, but I eat animals.
This holiday season was unusual for all of us. For me, one perk of a quiet holiday was extra time to experiment with new recipes. Cooking and baking, even with no dinner parties to attend, helped me to embrace the calm and coziness of the season and bring some warmth and joy into my home.
Like a lot of North Americans, I grew up eating a typical North American diet. Each meal was planned around...
Retail sales are down across the country, restaurants being one of the hardest hit industries. This means that it’s more important than ever to be mindful about where and how we’re spending our money – particularly those of us who are fortunate enough to have the resources to do so amidst this time of financial distress for many.
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"The core finding is that the body has powerful built-in systems for suppressing pain — and these systems often depend on the kinds of behavioral
How Barren Environments Amplify Pain In Captive Animals - Faunalytics
Gathering evidence from diverse fields, this review makes the case that for animals in barren, confined environments, pain isn’t just unrelieved — it’s amplified.
The bottom line is that we can get all the protein we need from plants. There is no need to look anywhere else for it.
"Diets rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains and healthy fats are linked to the lowest risk of weight gain."
Plant-Based Diet May Cut Obesity Risk For Women In Menopause
THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For many women, menopause feels like their body suddenly stopped playing by the rules. Their meals stay the same, but
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