7 reasons to go vegan during the pandemic
In light of the new COVID-19 restrictions in place across much of the country, many of us are now staying home again to help keep our communities safe during the pandemic. Yet there’s another straightforward – and very rewarding – way to help change the world for the...
Diets of different countries drive environmental impact
With recent calls to shift to more sustainable diets, the answers could be found locally. To date, there has been a lack of clarity on how different countries can balance their food-based impacts on biodiversity, land-use, greenhouse gas emissions and water...
How much money is being pumped into Big Agri pre the election?
The Trump administration is pumping millions into Big Ag prior to the November election in critical mid-West states which are a must-win for him. “I’m trying to figure out how much money – over and above what’s appropriated through the farm bill – is...
Bangers and burgers belong to veggies too!
The meat lobby wants to slap a ban on certain labels on vegan products like ‘veggie burger’ and ‘veggie sausage’ as well as products described as “cheese-like” and “yoghurt-style” for plant-based alternatives to dairy products. The EU should...
Young people are voiceless in Trump-era politics, and it’s a problem for climate activism
Young Americans are terrified of climate-change and concerned with inaction from politicians, but they are far too often ignored by those in power. I often ask people to describe how they feel about their future given the spectre of climate change, using just one...
