Monthly Archives: February 2009

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The Cancun Declaration

Veg Climate Alliance has recently compiled a declaration, supported by thousands of people in the groups listed below. There are also translations of the declaration listed at the end. Declaration on Meat Consumption and Climate Change A call from people … Continue reading

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James Cromwell on Veganism and the Planet

From Ecorazzi. Highlights from the video: “I made a lifestyle change in 1975 when I became a vegetarian, and in ‘94 when I became a vegan.If everybody would do that, we’d save a lot of water, a lot of land … Continue reading

Audubon Magazine: Why Am I a Dedicated Vegetarian?

Mike Tidwell confesses that animals were not a part of his switch to vegetarianism. It was all about the future, especially his son’s. Some highlights from the article: My carnivore’s lust goes beyond the DNA level. It’s in my soul. … Continue reading

New Scientist: Less Meat Would Cut Climate Costs

The economics of the situation are rarely touched on. Thanks for this bold attempt to quantify the climate related savings a plant-based switch would entail (although it’s positive this switch would in no way limit savings to these:). From the … Continue reading

Standing Ovation for Vegan Feast at Climate Summit

A press release from activists in Australia, regarding the recent climate conference and parliament encircling event : Climate action groups from around Australia gathered in Canberra this weekend for emergency climate talks. Although coal was on the agenda, vegan food … Continue reading

Food Futures: Rethinking UK Strategy

According to a recent report, Food Futures: Rethinking UK Strategy, the only future in which food will remain affordable to poor is one that incorporates a shift to vegetarianism. Well, there is another scenario in which climate change does not … Continue reading