Many people have heard that switching to a more plant-based diet has health benefits. But while adjusting your diet may be a personal choice, its impacts are far from just individual. According to a recent study by an international team of researchers, shifting our diets to ones that are more plant-based could prevent as many […]
In basic terms, plant-based diets are composed mostly or entirely of plants: fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and grains. Contrary to its colloquial usage, “plant-based” doesn’t automatically mean “vegan.”
No matter what the occasion, here’s how to throw a holiday party that’s both festive and better for the planet.
Merriam-Webster has just added 370 new terms to its dictionary, several of which are linked to sustainability. Among the new terms added are “greenwash,” “microgrid,” “oat milk” and “plant-based,” as well as other sustainability-related terms like “supply chain” and “virtue signaling.” First used in 1986 by environmentalist Jay Westerveld, “greenwashing” was originally coined in reference […]
Leather is everywhere – in our shoes, our purses and luggage, our winter jackets and stylish furniture – but its effect is seen globally.
How should the global agricultural system change in order to prevent the worst impacts of the climate crisis? A group of young activists believe the answer is a global shift towards plant-based diets, and they are not afraid to make their voices heard. The campaigners disrupted a meeting at the UN climate talks in Bonn, Germany, on Friday to call for a Plant Based Treaty.
With more people adopting plant-based diets, it’s not surprising that they might be considering what goes into their pets’ foods too. However, when considering making any dietary changes, animal caretakers need to make sure the unique nutritional needs of their favorite felines and canines are met. For instance, while dogs are considered omnivores, cats are most definitely carnivores.
Whether you’ve been a strict vegan for years or you’re just testing the waters, it can be hard to come up with innovative meals that taste delicious without butter, cheese, or meat. You could certainly scroll through social media or search the depths of Google to find new recipes, but there’s something special about learning in a hands-on way. That’s where cooking classes come in.
Nature consists of chain reactions, many of them complex and far-reaching. In a recent study, published in the journal Nature Food, researchers found that if wealthier countries ate less meat and more vegetables, farmland could be rewilded, leaving it for native plants and trees to grow. And the carbon dioxide reduction from the atmosphere could be huge: 98.3 billion tons by the end of the century, BBC News reported.
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