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Is Vegan Milk as Sustainable as We Think?

Lily Tomlinson — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 14:00:40 +0000

How do plant-based milks compare to dairy milk in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and resource use, and which is the best plant-based milk for you?

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Written by Lily Tomlinson.

Now Is the Time for Direct Action

Meryl Fury, RN — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:48:18 +0000

Helping the environment isn’t as tricky as we think. Actions like learning plant-based recipes, reading food labels, and supporting local farmers’ markets can have a long-lasting impact.

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Written by Meryl Fury, RN.

From Plant to Planet: Nudge your way towards healthier, more sustainable food habits (Book Excerpt)

Vivienne Alexa Robinson & Poornima Luthra, PhD — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 21:13:39 +0000

In this excerpt, authors of From Plant to Planet identify and address the most common barriers that prevent dietary lifestyle change.

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Written by Vivienne Alexa Robinson & Poornima Luthra, PhD.

Can Using Regenerative Practices Save Agriculture?

Theresa “Sam” Houghton — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 13:00:26 +0000

The term “regenerative agriculture” may be new to you, but it has a long history. Here we discuss what regenerative agriculture is, whether it’s a realistic process to adopt, as well as its criticisms and benefits.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

5 Climate Change Crisis Facts That Will Inspire Your Green Journey

Anna Keeve — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:17:22 +0000

It can be overwhelming to ponder what is most hurting the environment versus what is most helping. We outline five climate crisis facts that can help.

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Written by Anna Keeve.

5 Greta Thunberg-Inspired Ways To Be an Environmentalist

Anna Keeve — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:00:06 +0000

History was made in 2019 when 17-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts combating climate change. She subsequently won TIME’s 2019 Person of the Year for her environmental activism. Greta is known for being a headstrong environmentalist, but what many people don’t know is that she is … Continued

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Written by Anna Keeve.

Can Eating Less Meat and Dairy Help Save Our Planet? All Signs Point to Yes.

Anna Keeve — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 15:00:55 +0000

Science doesn’t lie: our consumption of meat and dairy is destroying the planet. Although it can feel overwhelming and, frankly, a bit nebulous, these are the facts, and relatively small changes on your part can help.

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Written by Anna Keeve.

Our Food Choices and Global Warming

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Fri, 22 May 2020 15:52:24 +0000

When you look seriously at the numbers, you find that switching from a meat-based to a plant-based diet would do more to curb and reverse global warming than any other initiative.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.