COVID-19: A disaster of our own making
The relationship between animal consumption and human illness is well established. The widespread adoption of a plant-based (vegan) diet could protect us against future pandemics.
Eating vegan on a budget
As a recent university graduate, there are few things I know better than how to eat vegan on a budget, while still choosing healthy, whole-food options! I thought I’d share some of my go-to tips and tricks about how to eat vegan without breaking the bank.
Tips for going (and staying) vegan!
You might think going vegan will restrict or limit your diet, but on the contrary, it can open up a whole new array of ingredients, and new ways of thinking about food!
Waste deep in the big muddy: Animal agriculture is drowning us in manure
Canada is a land of incredible wealth and abundance. Giant houses, fancy cars, smart phones, computers, iPads. Our land stretches for thousands upon thousands of miles. We have recreational opportunities galore. There is more fresh water here than in any other country in the world. Canada is a breadbasket to the world. And we have way more poo per capita than almost any other country in the world!
Confronting climate change: Those of us who understand must lead by example
Global warming is accelerating and we’re shockingly ill-equipped to stop it. Unless we act powerfully and quickly, we face catastrophe on a scale humanity has never seen. So, what are we going to do?
We’ve been up to a lot!
A Message from the President We’ve had an excellent and fulfilling 2019 so far, thanks to our dedicated board, trusty...
Ten reasons why I’m raising my child vegan
I’ve been vegan since 2000 and have a 15 year old son. He reports that he is grateful to have been raised vegan – which included about 2.5 years of nursing – and expects to remain vegan. Below are ten reasons that help explain why I decided to raise my child vegan, and why I would do the same again were I to have another child.
Animal agriculture is deadlier than you think
It can be easy to turn away from the impact of our decisions. Our food choices matter. They really do! This is wonderful knowledge because we can each make an enormous difference.
Veganism is essential to justice
Numerous acts of violence and cruelty towards animals occur on a daily basis just to fulfill our clothing, eating, and entertainment desires.
Meat just doesn’t cut it in today’s environment
Humans may have evolved as omnivores, but insisting on eating meat today may threaten our very survival.
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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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"o bring some awareness to the state of our planet and its inhabitants, Joan Chan, a comic artist from Hong Kong, started a comic series
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