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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"All sorts of nonhuman animals (animals) have opinions about what they like, dislike, or want or don't want to do. They express themselves in many
Meet Outrageous Quirky Creatures In 'Opinionated Animals'
In her new book about animals who do weird things, including a squirrel bonding with a rabbit, Michelle Lerner asks us to see them as unique individuals exhibiting personhood.
"Incorporating specific plant-based foods into one’s diet can effectively reduce cholesterol levels. The following foods have been identified for their cholesterol-lowering properties."
Research Says These Are the Best Foods to Lower Cholesterol Naturally
A plant-based diet can naturally lower cholesterol and support heart health. These plant-based foods are best to reduce LDL cholesterol, according to research.
"The motion does not commit funding, but it places the coalition’s proposal inside two policy files the government is already drafting. Geerts continued, “As the
The Dutch House of Representatives has adopted a motion asking the government to include a proposed Action Plan for More Plant-Based Food in its upcoming
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