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 Surprising Genetic Connection Between Golden Retrievers and Human Social Behavior
Explore what research on Golden Retriever genetics reveals about sociability, emotional bonding, and the shared biological roots of social behavior in mammals today.
Politically influenced for the worse, it's not enough - but it is a big step in the right direction.
The Planetary Health Diet: Healthy You, Healthy Earth
A plant-based, whole-food, and minimally processed diet is typically both human- and planet-friendly.
"Although the problem is global, there are tools each of us can use to mitigate the effects of climate change—and reduce the risk of wildfires.
As forest fire smoke billows over homes and hundreds of thousands flee the blaze, public attention typically focuses on the immediate causes of the tragedy: drought, winds, extreme temperatures, or perhaps human negligence. Less frequently discussed are the hidden, systemic mechanisms that increase....
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