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.
A Message from the President We’ve had an excellent and fulfilling 2019 so far, thanks to our dedicated board, trusty...
"Birds are sometimes called "birdbrains" or "featherbrained". (The original title of my book in French uses a derogatory term we use to insult people we
A Bird's IQ, a Book on Intelligent Masters of Innovation
Dr. Louis Lefebvre's new book is a must-read, packed with the latest science and vivid storytelling; you'll learn why being called a “birdbrain” is a compliment and much more.
"All essential amino acids are available from plants, no individual plant food needs to be combined with another at the same meal. According to the
Complete Protein on a Vegan Diet: The Science Behind Plant-Based Amino Acids in 2026
The “incomplete protein” myth has been corrected since 1981. Here’s what the science actually says about complete protein on a vegan diet in 2026 — and which products to use.
The solution is simple. All salt and salt substitutes should be iodized. Meanwhile, make sure you're getting your iodine somewhere. We've linked to this article
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