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By Rachel M Posted on May 6, 2020May 6, 2020

The future of meat

Eating animals poses a major global health risk and the costs are enormous and they’re not borne only by the meat-eaters themselves nor by the animals but by everybody on … Continue reading The future of meat

Categories: JournalTags: animals, covid-19, epidemics, ethics, meat, pandemics, peter singer, Vegan, vegetarian, virus
By Rachel M Posted on June 26, 2017March 2, 2018

Meat allergy tick is spreading thanks to climate change

I thought this story was a hoax at first but I Googled it and found reputable sources like the New Yorker, ABC Science, BBC, and Science Daily. There’s a nice … Continue reading Meat allergy tick is spreading thanks to climate change

Categories: Journal, VeganTags: Climate change, insects, meat, tick, ticks, Vegan, vegetarian
By Rachel M Posted on June 22, 2017June 22, 2017

Bichon Burgers

I humbly suggest for consideration that the tens of thousands of dogs that are killed each year in Britain be offered for sale to feed the hungry and growing population. … Continue reading Bichon Burgers

Categories: JournalTags: dogs, ethics, food, meat, population, recipe, recipes
By Rachel M Posted on April 9, 2017February 16, 2018

Photos from Madrid

We wandered around El Retiro Park in Madrid yesterday. I took some photos on our walk there and in the park. I have been to Madrid before, some 12 or so … Continue reading Photos from Madrid

Categories: Journal, TravelTags: bull fighting, culture, Indian, meat, Spain, Vegan, vegetarian
By Rachel M Posted on March 28, 2017March 2, 2018

Carnage: a mockumentary

I just watched Carnage, a comedic documentary set in the year 2067 when the whole world is vegan and reflecting back on their horrific, meat-eating past. There’s something in this for all … Continue reading Carnage: a mockumentary

Categories: Journal, VeganTags: BBC, comedy, documentary, meat, mockumentary, Simon Amstell, Vegan, vegetarian
By Rachel M Posted on November 17, 2015November 17, 2015

Global meat consumption

I saw this graph in my Twitter feed today. It comes from an article in the World Economic Forum: I’m not surprised to see Australia at the top but the … Continue reading Global meat consumption

Categories: JournalTags: climate, Climate change, cop, global warming, meat, Paris, Vegan, vegetarian
By Rachel M Posted on July 30, 2015July 31, 2015

Skip showers for beef

I’ve been meaning to share the Skip Showers for Beef video which is very funny but has an important message. They’ve also got a website at: http://www.skipshowersforbeef.com A friend sent … Continue reading Skip showers for beef

Categories: Climate change, JournalTags: carbon dioxide, Climate change, global warming, greenhouse gas emissions, livestock, meat, skip showers for beef
By Rachel M Posted on February 26, 2014March 2, 2018

Weekday vegetarianism

I saw this TED talk today about being a weekday vegetarian and thought it was quite good. I know that many people are put off by vegan/vegetarianism because it seems … Continue reading Weekday vegetarianism

Categories: Ethics, VeganTags: animals, eating, environment, ethics, food, Graham Hill, meat, veganism, vegetables, vegetarianism, Weekday vegetarian
By Rachel M Posted on August 13, 2013

Anthropologist debunks paleo diet

Categories: JournalTags: anthropology, eats plants, meat, paleo diet, plants, Vegan
By Rachel M Posted on August 8, 2013March 2, 2018

In praise of change

I’m an impatient person. I also relish change. I’m not one of those people who fears it and who rejects everything new. Perhaps this is partly why I have no … Continue reading In praise of change

Categories: Climate change, VeganTags: advocacy, bikes, change, Climate change, cycling, food, global warming, greenhouse gases, insects, meat, prosperity, skeptical, skepticism, Vegan, veganism

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