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About David Steele

David is a molecular biologist retired in 2013 from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. He has also held faculty positions at Cornell and Queen’s Universities. Dr. Steele is a frequent public speaker and a regular contributor to Earthsave Canada's publications. He is also an occasional contributor to various other publications.

The case for veganism is a slam dunk

The case for veganism is a slam dunk

Sep 14, 2020

Being vegan helps prevent the suffering of innocent animals, slows global warming, and benefits the environment in many additional ways....

No, veganism does not make you stupid

No, veganism does not make you stupid

Jul 6, 2020

The children were fed either low nutrient vegetarian diets or high nutrient meat diets. Foods with similar nutrient quality are very definitely possible without meat, but that was not what the kids were offered.

Ontario’s new “ag gag” legislation

Ontario’s new “ag gag” legislation

Jun 30, 2020

The bill has been called out as obviously unconstitutional by a plethora of legal experts. According to those experts, mostly law professors, major provisions in it may not withstand challenge in the courts.

Waste deep in the big muddy: Animal agriculture is drowning us in manure

Waste deep in the big muddy: Animal agriculture is drowning us in manure

Feb 23, 2020

Canada is a land of incredible wealth and abundance. Giant houses, fancy cars, smart phones, computers, iPads. Our land stretches for thousands upon thousands of miles. We have recreational opportunities galore. There is more fresh water here than in any other country in the world. Canada is a breadbasket to the world. And we have way more poo per capita than almost any other country in the world!

Confronting climate change: Those of us who understand must lead by example

Confronting climate change: Those of us who understand must lead by example

Dec 10, 2019

Global warming is accelerating and we’re shockingly ill-equipped to stop it. Unless we act powerfully and quickly, we face catastrophe on a scale humanity has never seen. So, what are we going to do?

Animal agriculture is deadlier than you think

Animal agriculture is deadlier than you think

Sep 21, 2019

It can be easy to turn away from the impact of our decisions. Our food choices matter. They really do! This is wonderful knowledge because we can each make an enormous difference.

Meat just doesn’t cut it in today’s environment

Meat just doesn’t cut it in today’s environment

Jun 11, 2017

Humans may have evolved as omnivores, but insisting on eating meat today may threaten our very survival.

We all matter – A sermon delivered at the Unitarian Church of Vancouver

We all matter – A sermon delivered at the Unitarian Church of Vancouver

Aug 1, 2016

This is a sermon delivered by Earthsave Canada president David Steele at the Unitarian Church of Vancouver, July 31st, 2016....

The importance of being credible

The importance of being credible

Jun 5, 2016

These are heady times. Sure, things are not exactly rosy with the world – our environment is degrading at an...

It’s time to take milk off the menu: It’s not a health food, and for animals and the environment it’s simply bad news

It’s time to take milk off the menu: It’s not a health food, and for animals and the environment it’s simply bad news

May 25, 2016

Not long ago, the Journal of the American Medical Association’s pediatrics journal, JAMA Pediatrics, published an editorial that might surprise...

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