Archive for Category: "Environment"
Impacts of the Grass Fed Movement
When it comes to health, I never questioned my support of the grass fed beef movement. However, with regard to the environment, I had to ask myself: is there a difference between grass-fed organic beef and corn-fed industrialized beef? Let’s begin with the health benefits of grass-fed. As the demand for dairy and beef catapulted [...]
Stop Hydrofracking, Articles and Petitions
I recently learned more about Hydrofracking, or gas extraction through hydraulic fracturing of the earth deep below it’s surface. It’s proven to severely contaminate drinking water in states where hydrofracking is legal. Currently there is a moratorium on hydrofracking in NY state, which the Cuomo administration could lift. But you can sign this petition to [...]
UN urges global move to meat and dairy free diet
Back in 2010, the Guardian covered the release of a UN report that stated, “a global shift towards a vegan diet is vital to save the world from hunger, fuel poverty and the worst impacts of climate change.” This UN report wasn’t covered by the US media, which I found quite disconcerting. The United Nations [...]
