The animal agriculture lobby exploits the news media’s tendency to falsely grant all viewpoints the same scientific legitimacy when reporting on controversial issues. In reality the evidence supporting an immediate and significant shift to plant-based diets is overwhelming. A recent study sheds light on these tactics.
How The Plant-Based Cities Movement is combating the climate emergency one municipality at a time. Learn how you can become empowered to make change in your hometown.
A recently published study claiming that meat eating is causal for longer lives actually shows no such thing.
Animal agriculture has turned humans into massive consumers of corn, doing enormous damage in the process. It doesn’t have to be so. We can stop eating animal products.
In Earthsave Canada’s Virtual Speaker Series, Virginia Messina draws from her wealth of knowledge to help us transition to veganism and successfully stay vegan. Covering topics from nutrition to practical tips and mindset she has advice for both the vegan-curious and the die-hards among us.
Another challenging year, 2021 continued to see significant progress toward the goal of shifting to more sustainable, compassionate and healthy plant based diets. This blog recaps the year, with links to many of our blog posts from 2021.
Some people argue that hunting is more sustainable than animal farming. In reality, neither is a feasible way to feed humans in even the medium-term future.
Earlier this month, BC announced it would phase out its mink-farming industry. This blog examines the harms caused by this industry, including the spread of diseases like COVID-19, and provides suggestions for taking further action against commercial mink farming.
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.
A document mistakenly made public from the UK’s Nudge Unit outlines considerations for making impactful policy changes to address climate change. It includes a review of policies designed to nudge people towards more plant-based food options.
"Developing our emotional intelligence can improve our sense of empathy and increase our effectiveness. Humane education focuses on turning knowledge into compassion, and its importance
Minding Animals Enhances Emotional Intelligence and Empathy
Our new book probes animal minds, celebrates the richness of animal emotions, and highlights the power of compassion and hope.
"Like all beans, they’re a good source of fiber, which helps lower both blood pressure and cholesterol. Unlike other beans, soybeans contain a fair amount
Easy ways to add tofu to your diet - Harvard Health
Tofu and other soy foods provide heart-healthy protein and important nutrients. Learn simple ways to add them to meals and snacks....
"Proving its public-sector leadership in food sustainability, New York City has already surpassed its 2030 emissions-reduction goal. New data shows the city government’s food-related greenhouse
New York City Ups Plant-Based Food Spending to Hit 2030 Emissions Goal Early
The New York City government has increased its plant-based protein purchases by 130% and lowered meat and dairy volumes by 15%, meeting its emissions goals early.
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