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** Go Vegan or risk another Pandemic ([link removed])
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May 31, 2020Animal Agriculture ([link removed]) , Summer 2020 ([link removed]) Comments: 0 ([link removed])
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COVID-19 should be a wake up call to humanity. Most of the viruses affecting humans originated in animals and jumped to humans as a result of our use and interaction with animals for food. By Bronwyn Slater Zoonotic Diseases Virtually all of the viruses and communicable diseases that are endemic in the human population originated …

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** Worker Exploitation in Agriculture – the cost of Cheap Food ([link removed])
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May 29, 2020Summer 2020 ([link removed]) Comments: 0 ([link removed])
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By Bronwyn Slater Most people are unaware that human slavery and exploitation are happening around the world – including places like the US and Europe. The food that you purchase in supermarkets may have been produced by unpaid workers or modern-day slaves. Slavery is endemic in many industries – in particular the chocolate and fishing …

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May 29, 2020Summer 2020 ([link removed]) Comments: 0 ([link removed])
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By Bronwyn Slater Top Scientists say ‘Halt destruction of Nature or suffer even worse Pandemics’ In 2019 an IPBES report concluded that human society was in jeopardy from the accelerating decline of the Earth’s natural life-support systems. In an article published on the 27th of April, IPBES wrote: “Diseases like COVID-19 are caused by microorganisms …

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** The EU Green Deal, Biodiversity and Farm 2 Fork 2030 Strategies – A Vegan Perspective ([link removed])
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May 29, 2020Ecology and Biodiversity ([link removed]) , Summer 2020 ([link removed]) Comments: 0 ([link removed])
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By James O’Donovan On May 20th, the European Commission published its Biodiversity and Farm to Fork 2030 Strategies. Both documents indicate a positive direction in policy in Europe. But since scores of other visionary policies have been released with similar fanfare over the past decades it would be irrational to expect these policies to deliver …

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** Global Warming of 1.5°C ([link removed])
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May 24, 2020Climate Change ([link removed]) , Summer 2020 ([link removed]) Comments: 0 ([link removed])
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Justin Fleming says it is possible to reach global net zero by 2050 In late 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published the Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C. The report details the projected consequences of global warming of 1.5°C and 2°C, clearly showing 1.5°C is preferable and that every bit of …

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** Interconnections: Veganism beyond what we already know ([link removed])
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May 24, 2020Book Reviews ([link removed]) , Summer 2020 ([link removed]) Comments: 0 ([link removed])
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Julia Feliz Brueck talks about her new book ‘Queer & Trans Voices: Achieving Liberation through consistent Anti-Oppression’ One of the earliest introductions of my work to this platform arose in the form of my identity as a vegan parent. I noted that, “Supporting parents during a vulnerable time and guiding them how to safely feed …

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** Insights from The Food Revolution Summit ([link removed])
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May 24, 2020Diet and Health ([link removed]) , Summer 2020 ([link removed]) Comments: 0 ([link removed])
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by James O’Donovan The world is changing fast with disruptions of food, commerce and social connection altering our lives in profound ways. This global pandemic makes one thing abundantly clear: Your health needs to be a priority. Not just someday, but right now. Among the major risk factors for infections of all kinds, including coronaviruses, …

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** Keep Fish in the Sea – and off our Plates ([link removed])
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May 24, 2020Oceans ([link removed]) , Summer 2020 ([link removed]) Comments: 0 ([link removed])
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by Tim Thorpe Consumers are concerned about the environmental impact of meat – but reaching for fish as a ‘lower emissions’ alternative is an environmental catastrophe. During April, people across the world celebrated the Christian holiday of Easter. For many, this involves days of fasting or moderation as part of tradition or religious observance. In …

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