Ten foods I didn’t discover until I was vegan
Like a lot of North Americans, I grew up eating a typical North American diet. Each meal was planned around...
Search Engine online shopping hacks for vegans
By purposely including or excluding certain terms from your search, you can better cater the results to vegan desires.
Canadian government invests in plant-based food innovation
The government’s effort to support and accelerate innovation in plant-based foods is exciting and welcome news, as the evidence overwhelmingly shows that producing protein from plants takes far less land, water and energy than producing protein from animals, and of course spares animals from the cruelties inherent in animal agriculture.
No, veganism does not make you stupid
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
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.
Human milk for human babies
My first baby is due in June. I fully expect to feed him exclusively breast milk. However, this isn’t always possible. The WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months starting within an hour of birth.
A Brief History of Veganism
Looking back at the history of veganism inspires a lot of hope for the future of the movement. Veganism is becoming more mainstream- one example of this is actor Joaquin Phoenix’s speech at the 2020 Oscars about the harms of the dairy industry.
Trying to stop climate change? Eating plant-based is more helpful than eating local
While eating locally sourced food is still beneficial to the community, it’s important to remember that you aren’t significantly lowering your carbon footprint, or helping out the climate, without reducing or cutting out animal-based products from your diet.
How to support local vegan businesses while spicing up your time in isolation
Retail sales are down across the country, restaurants being one of the hardest hit industries. This means that it’s more important than ever to be mindful about where and how we’re spending our money – particularly those of us who are fortunate enough to have the resources to do so amidst this time of financial distress for many.
From Veganuary to lifelong vegan: Making the ethical commitment
Stay focused on the ethical reasons for veganism. Remember that your pleasure and convenience aren’t worth compromising your values. Remember that with each meal or purchase, you are making a difference.
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"Birds [who] spent more time at tourist sites were markedly more likely to die, while faster, farther-ranging birds lasted longer."
Ravens that take risks around humans are less likely to survive
A new study shows that fan-tailed ravens living near the Dead Sea are more likely to die when they spend time around humans.
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Artist Illustrates The Sad Reality Of Animal Cruelty And Shows How Factory Farming Harms Our Planet
Our ocean, land, and the array of species that call it home are succumbing to the poison of plastic. According to the United Nations, at least 800 species worldwide are affected by marine and land debris, and as much as 80 percent of that litter is plastic. It is estimated that up to 13 million metr
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Biofuels, like animal agriculture, are utter insanity on any large scale. "Cheap biofuels are an illusion; someone, somewhere is paying the price through higher food
Why shipping’s cheapest alternative fuel could become its most expensive mistake
Cheap biofuels are an illusion: someone, somewhere is paying the price through higher food prices, deforested lands and disruptive climate impacts, writes Bryan Comer