We’ve outgrown omnivorism
By David Steele and Denise Swanson Many question whether humans are ‘naturally’ herbivores or omnivores. The omnivore camp argues that...
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.
By David Steele and Denise Swanson Many question whether humans are ‘naturally’ herbivores or omnivores. The omnivore camp argues that...
This spring, three major reports came out telling us that if we don’t change our ways soon, we’re looking at...
by David Steele For a lot of very good reasons, a growing number of people are concerned about genetically modified...
CAFOs, or Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation. Over 168 gases are emitted from CAFO waste, including hazardous chemicals such as ammonia,...
By David Steel, president of Earthsave Canada Meat is terrible stuff. Behind it lies horrible suffering, environmental degradation and even...
By David Steele, President of Earthsave Canada Insidiously it creeps, seemingly into most everything we buy. Killer palm oil sneaks...
Growing crops to feed humans, instead of livestock, could help end world hunger Global warming, it seems, is upon us...
"One of the most profound discoveries in the realm of human-animal interaction centers around oxytocin—the powerful mammalian hormone directly responsible for driving trust, intimacy, and
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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