The controversial new Netflix documentary, Seaspiracy, takes viewers on filmmaker Ali Tabrizi’s quest to understand the harm being done to our oceans, and what the real causes of this damage are. Tabrizi quickly learns that the greatest threat to marine life is, in fact, commercial fishing. Whether large scale fishing could ever be done “sustainably” is doubtful, and in any event it is far more ethical to eat a plant-based diet.
An overview of what was and was not found in a new study on diet and the severity of COVID-19 infection. Plant-forward eating is associated with better outcomes.
Fully plant-based diets are the most efficient and, thus, the most sustainable – by tremendous margins. We can all make changes today to move in the right direction.
The use of misinformation by plant-based advocates is damaging and undermines our collective goals. The facts are on our side. Follow our tips for using an evidence-based approach in your advocacy.
Many vegan public figures have been using their platforms in significant ways to promote vegan principles. Here’s a quick look at the amazing contributions of some plant-based celebrities.
With the exploding popularity of plant-based products, we are set to see a dramatic transformation of our cultural relationship to animal-based foods. These changes will remove many of the social barriers some would-be vegans face, allowing them to act in accordance with their values without being stigmatized or excluded.
Our Voice for Change is championing and spreading awareness of animal-free dissection in BC Schools. They won $5000 in the Kelowna Sustainable Development Challenge to see their project tested in schools.
I’m admittedly a fan of vegan fast food every now and then, so I wanted to share my thoughts on some of the new vegan options I’ve tried recently.
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.
In the early days, Farm Sanctuary was a shoestring operation. Gene and Lorri funded it by selling tofu hot dogs at Grateful Dead concerts. Over the years, it has grown tremendously.
Sadly, when it comes to plant-based foods, none is more damaging than coconut oil. It's even worse than palm oil.
Coconut oil, conservation and the conscientious consumer
Conscientious consumption of agricultural products is hindered by a lack of objective guidance and a distorted public discourse. Meijaard et al. use the environmental impacts of coconut production to illustrate the need for improved measures that facilitate fair and transparent comparisons among pro...
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Dairy is based on horrors. "Revelations of cruelty to dairy cows and their babies have emerged in investigation after investigation into dairy farms of all
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