One-quarter of world’s tropical land could disappear at the end of the century if global consumption of meat and dairy isn’t curbed, resulting in the widespread loss of species and their habitats. According to a new report published in Global Environmental Change, within 80 years nine percent of some of the planet’s most biodiverse natural […]
Starting Monday, humanity will consume more resources through the end of 2019 than the planet can sustainably regenerate for the year, according to the Global Footprint Network (GFN), which has been calculating Earth Overshoot Day since 1986. “Earth Overshoot Day falling on July 29 means that humanity is currently using nature 1.75 times faster than […]
The meat- and saturated fat-heavy Paleolithic or “Paleo” diet, inspired by what our cavemen ancestors ate hundreds of thousands of years ago before the advent of farming, has become popular in recent years for its purported weight loss and gut health benefits. But new research suggests that following the diet too strictly may increase risk […]
By John R. Platt For years now conservationists have warned that many of Madagascar’s iconic lemur species face the risk of extinction due to rampant deforestation, the illegal pet trade and the emerging market for the primates’ meat. Yes, people eat lemurs, and the reasons they do aren’t exactly what we might expect. One 2016 […]
The world’s population will hit 10 billion in just 30 years and all of those people need to eat. To feed that many humans with the resources Earth has, we will have to cut down the amount of beef we eat, according to a new report by the World Resources Institute. The report makes several […]
By Donald Scavia Every year in early summer, scientists at universities, research institutions and federal agencies release forecasts for the formation of “dead zones” and harmful algal blooms in the Gulf of Mexico, the Chesapeake Bay and Lake Erie. This year the outlook is not good. The dead zone that forms annually in the Gulf […]
Experts have declared the Mediterranean diet the best diet in 2019 for heart health, body weight and longevity. But what about the “Western diet,” consisting of high-fat, processed foods, such as pizza, fries and lots of red meat? According to a recent Harvard University-led study, it could mean a significantly reduced sperm count for young, […]
There’s nothing like firing up the grill, playing some lawn games and enjoying the long days of summer with some of your best friends or closest family. But, let’s face it; burning charcoal, sipping out of Solo cups and noshing on disposable plates isn’t the most eco-friendly way to enjoy summer. In fact, here’s a […]
By Jaydee Hanson In the foodie world, 2019 might as well be named The Year of the Impossible Burger. This plant-based burger that “bleeds” can now be found on the menus of Burger King, Fatburger, Cheesecake Factory, Red Robin, White Castle and many other national restaurant chains. Consumers praise the burger’s meat-like texture and the […]
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