Is plant-based junk food bad for the planet?
Even if it is junk food, there are many benefits to swapping out meat for a plant-based diet, including environmental benefits. I am writing this rebuttal in response to the recent article “Our Junk Food Addiction Is Bad News For The Planet, Study Finds” and the...
My year in the dying Amazon
In the past 12 months I have learned that the mass extermination of the Amazon is a climate catastrophe – and much more. I thought it was a blood moon at first. The dark orange glow appeared at dusk on the far side of the shimmering silver band that is the Xingu...
Is climate change a security threat? Yes!
More and more nations and international security organisations are recognising the security risks that come with climate change. As climate change is increasingly recognized as a security issue, a parallel understanding is also developing. Traditional categories and...
Lesser known ways that a vegan diet honours planet and people
The benefits of a vegan diet for climate change and for the health of people is seemingly endless. With the vegan lifestyle itself growing in popularity more than we’ve ever seen before, I thought I’d elucidate a little-known aspect of veganism that you might not have...
Precision fermentation technology could create a more sustainable future
Precision fermentation is developing rapidly and could potentially replace the meat and dairy industry creating a more sustainable future. So what do we do now? After 27 summits and no effective action, it seems that the real purpose was to keep us talking. If...
