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Is COVID-19 a silver bullet for the meat industry?
The meat industry is seeing more scepticism than it has in years as the public becomes aware of the disease risk attached to all animal agriculture.
“Billion Dollar Burger” by Chase Purdy is a must-read!
This excerpt from the brilliant new book, “Billion Dollar Burger” by journalist Chase Purdy will have you utterly entranced.
18 myths about meat-eating busted
Meat is bad for your health, for the environment and for the animals involved. There is no better time for you to go vegan.
Being vegan in a meat-eating household
Food is closely linked with family, tradition and wholesome togetherness; so what happens when one of our family members goes vegan?
The future of ethical-eating starts here
COVID-19 has sparked something in our food economies. What we choose to eat and the way we think about animal produce is changing.
To Protect Humans We Must Protect Animals & the Environment
The health of human populations is inextricably linked to the wellbeing of animals and natural habitats. To prevent disease, we must have a holistic view.
WATCH: Is Your Designer Handbag Worth Taking a Life For?
Animal rights group PETA wants to see an end to a cruel fashion trend that uses ostrich skin to make luxury handbags by designer brands such as Hermès, Prada.
We Have More Reason to Go Vegan Today Than Ever Before
Pandemics and climate catastrophe; it would seem the survival of our planet and species is depends on what we choose to put on our plates.
The Nightmare Of Going Undercover At A Meat Farm
Liz Pachaud describes what she witnessed when she went undercover at a meat farm as an investigator at animal protection organisation Mercy for Animals.
The Link Between Meat Consumption and Disease is Undeniable
Tony Wardle gives us a rundown of how eating meat and dairy leads to the spread of viruses, and causes pandemics such as the coronavirus.
We Need To Create And Embrace A New Normal World In Which To Live
It’s early days yet, but the COVID-19 pandemic has already proven to be revelatory, exposing much that is ugly about the “normal” functioning of the US.
To prevent another pandemic, our Shabbat meals need to include far less meat
Right now, I’m deeply concerned that there is so little focus on what specialists in infectious disease say we need to do to prevent another pandemic.
‘Thou Shalt Not Kill’ in My Mother’s Kitchen
When I first went vegan, my mom didn’t make the connection between her religious beliefs and animals – but since, her kitchen has changed.
Cows And Humans Are More Alike Than You Know
A research study conducted at the University of Sydney has revealed that cows communicate with each other similarly to humans.
You Can All By Yourself Make Choices that Set An Example
Saving the earth from the climate crisis will require us to forego our sense of superiority over other living creatures and choose to go vegan.
Millions of animals are being killed, aborted and discarded due to Coronavirus
Slaughterhouse closures during the pandemic have not led to animal lives being saved. Breeders and farmers are now killing animals off themselves.
The Many Plus Effects of Going Vegan!
Did you know that going vegan leads to a host of side effects? If you are planning on going vegan, read on to know what they are.
Respect the Science! Pigs Are Sentient
For many of us living under lockdown has been a difficult experience; now consider the life of a pig in captivity being bred and raised for the slaughter.
COVID-19: Survival is about caring for and sharing with your community
While many are panic buying and stocking their shelves, journalist Michelle Bigley worries this is the opposite of what we should be doing.
Vegan Chef’s “Vegan” Bacon Goes Viral on TikTok
Crispy Vegan bacon made from carrots becomes an instant internet hit as Chef Tabitha Brown’s video goes viral on streaming platform TikTok.
Lockdown Cooking Tips for Vegans
Don’t let social distancing convince you that cooking has to be boring. Try out these vegan cooking tips and add a dash of flavour to lockdown.
Vegan Friendly Jobs and Careers
Work takes up most of your life, so choose a career/job that will make an impact by contributing to vegan friendly workplaces and industries.
Can the West claim the high moral ground against China when it comes to treating animals?
This is the ideal time to talk about the risks of animal agriculture, rather than blaming Chinese culture for Coronavirus.
Thousands of horses being killed for this meat dish
Unwanted horses are imported, by the thousands, loaded in cramped crates then flown across the ocean to Japan, to end up as a sashimi dish.
Why we should be banning the wildlife trade immediately
We have a virus that we don’t seem to understand or are able to control and all because of the trade and consumption of wild animals.
What’s behind the meteoric rise of the vegan sausage roll?
A few years ago, vegan fast-food choices were limited – yet now the vegan sausage roll is a high-street staple.
What to do if your children are stressed out about the climate crisis
Are your kids stressed out about the current climate emergency? Here are some helpful guidelines on what actions to take.
Coronavirus – we need to learn the lesson
Until factory farms housing millions of animals are eliminated and live animal markets permanently shut down, human diseases will continue to arise.
Foods to avoid if you want to eat ethically and sustainably
If you’re concerned about eating foods sourced sustainably and ethically, here’s a round-up of some of the foods to be aware of or steer clear of in 2020.
The future of fake meat
Faux meat companies will need to perfect their production and processing systems and figure out how to get all that fake meat to the masses.
What do meat-eaters think of veganism?
Most view veganism as ethical in principle and good for the environment, but object to the price, taste, and convenience of the alternatives.
Clean pet food could change the world
Pet food can be converted to vegetarian or vegan food. This could extend the lives of our pets while saving millions of animals from slaughter each year.
How eating plant-based foods helps the planet
The animal agriculture industry accounts for an exorbitant amount of our earth’s woes. However, eating a plant-based diet can counter these challenges.
What’s stopping us from eating less meat?
Eating less meat could help the environment and our health – so what’s stopping us? Perhaps we need to tackle the misconceptions around plant-based eating.
Tips on how to reduce your carbon footprint
By making simple changes like eating fewer animal products and more fresh produce, you can cut your personal greenhouse gas emissions significantly.
Farm animals face deadliest temperatures yet
Heat waves aren’t just a people problem. When food, water, shade, and safe transport are scarce, farm animals are often the first ones to suffer.
Increase in animal production despite current climate emergency
Even though animal agriculture has been proven to be a leading cause of climate change, policies are being signed that will increase animal production.
Frozen II is a parable for our planetary crisis
Frozen II is a Disney movie without a villain. In the end, everyone is facing the same threat – environmental disasters from a world thrown out of whack.
The solution to the climate crisis is a meatless diet
If people all over the world, make the choice to stop eating meat or any animal by-products we have the opportunity to stop climate change for good.
Our time of eating meat could be coming to an end
A monumental shift in the way that we produce and consume food, in particular protein, is essential if the Earth is to avoid a climate catastrophe.
Guys – you need to stop with the meat eating
Eating animal products is bad for the planet. It is also bad for men. Scientists have proven that beyond a shadow of a doubt.
Five changes you can make to save our planet
Veganism can positively impact both our health and environment. But it can be an overwhelming topic. So here’s what you can do to save our planet.
Start a new tradition this Thanksgiving – keep turkey off your plate
Turkey is a popular meal choice for many people during this festive period, but did you know that turkeys are one of the most abused land animals on the planet?
Spare a thought for that factory-farmed turkey
Thanksgiving dinner means only one thing for millions of us: turkey. Of the 100 million turkeys on farms around the U.S., 46 million of them will be eaten on Thanksgiving Day. Americans will consume another 22 million turkeys over the Christmas holidays, according to...
Our food choices can keep us and the planet healthy
What you eat matters. Not only is it important to eat food that is healthy, but what you eat also has an impact on the planet’s health.
The only diet that curbs climate change is a vegan one
The bottom line is that beef production is not planet-friendly. We can sufficiently nourish our bodies without meat.
Is marching for the climate enough?
Consider for a moment just why Greta is vegan, and the impact you too could be making, for the planet, the animals, and your health, by going vegan.
Animal sentience and the benefits of broadening our moral circle
Why grant rights to something that cannot suffer? Why not grant rights to something that can? As we broaden our moral circle, we all will benefit.
Environmental harms caused by animal agriculture fuelling increase in activism
Activist groups around the world, both animal- and climate-concerned, are now engaging together in various acts of civil disobedience.
Hey ho, animal agriculture has got to go!
As you chant,“Hey hey, ho ho, fossil fuels have got to go!” let’s talk about animal agriculture. As the second largest contributor to human-made greenhouse gas emissions, it deserves a chant too.
10 things I have learned in the first year of being vegan
From a vault of newfound recipes to knowing exactly what products to avoid in the supermarket, you learn lots your first year!
Rebelling for all life with Animal Rebellion
While it stands in solidarity with Extinction Rebellion and ‘Rebel Alliance’, Animal Rebellion also recognises that we cannot address the climate and ecological emergency without addressing the animal emergency.
What’s your purpose in the fight against climate change?
If you’re unsure of your purpose in the fight against climate change, or want to find out where and how everyone else fits in, this guide is for you.
Veganism in China
China is the largest consumer market in the world, means that there is also potential for China to become the largest population of vegans.
We need to talk about the cow in the room
Whilst fossil fuels and coal burning are detrimental and require attention, animal agriculture is blatantly ignored or overlooked in the ecological dialogue.
Lekker Vegan in Cape Town, South Africa
Lekker Vegan in Cape Town specialises in vegan gourmet junk food – a perfect spot to eat naughty yet guilt free, and is the definition of conscious fast food.
You’re African, how can you be vegan?
It is widely peculiar at present for an African to not eat meat. However, a plant-centred diet has always been an indigenous culinary tradition.
Think about the children
I have friends with children and I often look at these kids and think, what kind of world will they be living in at my age?
2019: The Year of The Pig
It’s the Year of the Pig (the Earth Pig to be specific) according to oriental astrology, so how about we give the pigs a break this year?
Forget veganism
Spare yourself the label, we don’t need to get hackled up about these titles, identity and ideology. It’s simply about looking at what’s working and what isn’t working, what’s causing harm and what’s alleviating harm.
A vegan’s view on the Beyond Burger
Let’s face it, the Beyond Burger has been created for meat-eaters to get them to realise that it doesn’t have to be meat to taste good. Most vegans wouldn’t want to eat a flesh-like burger! So what does a vegan think of the Beyond Burger?
What I eat
Before I lay out what my vegan dietary behaviour typically looks like, I have to first say… BANANAS ARE THE GREATEST!
Not eating animals is the most sustainable thing we can be doing
Meat is not food. Adopting a plant-based diet is an intersectional approach, in that we contribute to alleviating numeral social, economic and environmental issues all at once.
Eating mothers and babies is not cool
It is psychotic to raise billions of sentient beings who have the same propensity to feel, experience, and have relationships as we do, yet cage, torture and mutilate them. We intuitively know there’s something fundamentally disturbing about that.
The real underbelly of the dairy industry
Contrary to what they want you to believe, dairy is not kind. Dairy is not innocent. Dairy is exploitative, violent and cruel.
Veganism on the rise
Time Magazine releases an issue every year in which they identify who they believe are the world’s 100 most influential people and veganism has managed to creep in throughout the 2017 issue.
The Meat Revolution
Some forward thinking, earth-loving and health conscious individuals have seen the writing on the wall and have set out on a quest to create plant-based “meat” to satisfy our hunger.
Going vegan in 10 easy steps
Being vegan is not all endless bowls of salad, plates of wilted vegetables, never-ending mugs of green tea and tasteless tofu! We promise!