A Critical Look at the WRI’s Recent GHG Source Assessment
Recently, the World Resources Institute (WRI) released a report which they say quantifies the sources of greenhouse gases in the...
Beyond the protein myths: why plant-based protein deserves a place on your plate
Protein is, without a doubt, the superstar of modern nutritional spin. Aided by the increasing emphasis on healthy lifestyles, protein-rich...
A Tale of Two Santa Martas
It’s a tale of two documents, emerging from the parallel conferences held in the same city. One closely reflects the...
United Nations Environment Program: The World is In Grave Danger – But We Can Save It … and Thrive!
The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has released their latest Global Environmental Assessment, titled A Future We Choose (1). It...
2025 State of the Climate Report: A dire reality that we CAN turn around!
The latest State of the Climate Report issues a dire warning. Fortunately, we can still turn things around – IF we make the right choices.
COP 30: The impacts of animal agriculture on the climate
The 30th climate edition of COP, happening in Brazil this November, will be an opportunity to address the outsized impact of animal agriculture on the climate crisis. The host country should lead by example – and so should Canada.
Meat industry influence may lead to biased conclusions in nutrition studies
A recent systemic review of clinical trials published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that most independent studies indicate unprocessed red meat consumption has an unfavourable effect on cardiovascular disease risk, while favourable effects were only found in red meat-industry related studies. This finding indicates that industry related studies are less trustworthy than those funded independently, and supports the recommendation to replace unprocessed red meat with plant-based proteins to enhance cardiovascular health.
How can we continue to honour our planet after Earth Month?
The New York Times recently asked a group of leading climate experts a big question—what’s the single best thing we can do for the planet—and their answers remind us that real change starts with rethinking how we live, and becoming part of a movement for change.
No, Bill C-293 on pandemic prevention is not the “Vegan Act”
Bill C-293 is a rational response to a serious threat. It aims to reduce the likelihood of pandemics arising within our borders and to bolster our responses to any pandemics that may nevertheless arise here or arrive on our shores.
Estimating the True Costs of Our Foods
It may surprise you, but the prices we pay at checkout for our foods are often quite different from the...
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Meet Outrageous Quirky Creatures In 'Opinionated Animals'
In her new book about animals who do weird things, including a squirrel bonding with a rabbit, Michelle Lerner asks us to see them as unique individuals exhibiting personhood.
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"Incorporating specific plant-based foods into one’s diet can effectively reduce cholesterol levels. The following foods have been identified for their cholesterol-lowering properties."
Research Says These Are the Best Foods to Lower Cholesterol Naturally
A plant-based diet can naturally lower cholesterol and support heart health. These plant-based foods are best to reduce LDL cholesterol, according to research.
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"The motion does not commit funding, but it places the coalition’s proposal inside two policy files the government is already drafting. Geerts continued, “As the
The Dutch House of Representatives has adopted a motion asking the government to include a proposed Action Plan for More Plant-Based Food in its upcoming