Veganism is ‘othered’. That’s a fair enough statement. Growing up in the remote north of a country, with a population of less than 5,000 people, vegetarianism is the act of a rebellious teenager that will pass with just a little patience. And usually their definition of vegetarian allows the occasional piece of fish or chicken. … [Read more…]
The planet was in trouble, our lifestyle – unsustainable, our climate – changing. Solutions were needed. And when it came to food people started looking for the local option. For a sustainable future it seemed that the locavore or 100-Mile Diet were the best options for ensuring that the future generations, the food supply and … [Read more…]
I cannot believe that calling someone a Vegan in the news is relevant to their story when it is regarding a marriage breakdown! “The Vegan Perception”, as Canook phrased it is alive and well in the Media. The article was about Sir Paul McCartney who is ready to offer estranged wife Heather Mills £30 … [Read more…]
Last week in our nation’s capital, the National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) held a climate change conference focused on solutions to the problem of human-induced climate change. As mentioned in a previous post, the head of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change—Rajendra Pachauri—emphasized the importance of making better lifestyle choices to help … [Read more…]
With the recent debate between Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama reaching beyond the mere caviling typical of everyday political discussion, one subject was absent: the senators’ positions on animal rights. The optimist in all of us might wish to believe that there is simply nothing to discuss, addressing animal welfare is essential to civilized society.In … [Read more…]