Vegetarianism and Veganism
One Million Vow to Reduce Carbon by Being Vegetarian
Submitted on Jun 27, 2008 Vegetarianism and Veganism
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More than one million Taiwanese people, including some political figures, have pledged to reduce carbon emissions by becoming vegetarian. This would reduce at least 1.5 million tons of carbon emissions in Taiwan during the course of one year.
Why Population Growth is Animal Enemy #1
Submitted by Che on Jun 23, 2008 Advocacy Strategies | Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Vegetarianism and VeganismThe so-called "developing" world is growing quickly and in most cases adopting Western lifestyles and diets as they do so. Feeding a global population of more than 9.3 billion (by 2050) will therefore mean the consumption of billions more animals. With references to Thomas Malthus and a recent study by David and Marcia Pimentel, we take a closer look at this population problem.
Sustainability of Meat-Based and Plant-Based Diets and the Environment
Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals | Vegetarianism and Veganism
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Worldwide, an estimated 2 billion people live primarily on a meat-based diet, while an estimated 4 billion live primarily on a plant-based diet. The US food production system uses about 50% of the total US land area, 80% of the fresh water, and 17% of the fossil energy used in the country... The meat-based food system requires more energy, land, and water resources than the lactoovovegetarian diet. In this limited sense, the lactoovovegetarian diet is more sustainable than the average American meat-based diet. [Abstract excerpted from article]
What the World Eats (in One Week)
Submitted by Che on Jun 17, 2008 Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Vegetarianism and VeganismMy last post on in vitro meat production argued that the new technology will render animal farming obsolete, but I also admitted that the change will take a while. In the meantime, overall meat consumption will rise dramatically in spite of the immense gap between the world's wealthy (and well-fed) and its poor (and malnourished). Here we take a closer look at the diets of nine families in nine very different countries, through the lens of photo-journalist Peter Menzel.
How to End 98% of Animal Abuse in the Next 25 Years
Submitted by Che on Jun 11, 2008 Advocacy Strategies | Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Vegetarianism and VeganismSo-called "lab meat" is the future of farmed animal advocacy, with the potential to completely replace the hundreds of billions of animals consumed every year throughout the world. While it still faces major science- and business-related hurdles, the promise of in vitro meat is eliminating the vast majority of animal suffering caused by humans. More than just another example of "system-wide change," the successful commercialization of lab meat would be downright revolutionary.
Ready, Veggie, Go!
Submitted on Jun 01, 2008 Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism
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A survey released by Swedish Glace shows that about one in 10 adults in the United Kingdom is either vegetarian or vegan, but almost the same proportion of people have tried vegetarianism or veganism and have gone back to eating meat.
The Modern Canadian Male: 96% Eat Meat, 98% Avoid Yoga
Submitted on May 28, 2008 Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism
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According to this survey of Canadian men, 4% are vegetarian, while another 6% were vegetarian at some point in the past. This study also examines other dietary and personal habits of Canadian men.
Meat Analog Magic: Has Meatless Gone Mainstream?
Submitted on May 16, 2008 Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism
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A new type of vegetarian, the "lifestyle consumer," is driving the growth in meatless alternatives and meat analogs, as these primarily health-concerned consumers constitute a growing base for these products.
The Persuasion Problem
Submitted by Che on May 07, 2008 Advocacy Strategies | General Animal Protection | Vegetarianism and VeganismIn part 2 of our four-part series discussing Martin Balluch’s essay, "Abolitionism vs. Reformism," we address why public education is not enough to create real change for animals. Persuasion is inherently limited by human nature and the mechanics of population growth. While animal advocates should continue to work on persuasion to achieve public support, it should be used more strategically and in support of more pervasive, system-wide changes.
Societal Change and the Welfare-Rights Continuum
Submitted by Che on Apr 29, 2008 Advocacy Strategies | General Animal Protection | Vegetarianism and VeganismA recent essay by an Austrian activist with the organization Association Against Animal Factories provides an insightful analysis of vegan advocacy and the overall “welfare-rights” continuum relating to animal advocacy. This is part 1 in a 4-part Humane Thinking series that will discuss and excerpt highlights from the essay.