In recent years, the debate around what constitutes a “sustainable diet” has led to much discussion. So, as a thought experiment, we analyze the impact that would come from 100 people currently eating the standard American diet switch to a fully plant-based diet.
For a long time, we have understood that agriculture is a major contributor to air pollution, but only recently has there been an effort to determine the relative impact of specific foods or diets.
Industrial agriculture is turning the entire planet into a sacrifice zone, and we must act now to rectify the environmental impacts of food production.
The effort to combat the ongoing biodiversity crisis, which has led many to conclude we are currently entering and experiencing Earth’s sixth mass extinction event. Unlike the previous five extinction events, the current one is caused by the activity of a single species—humans.
The agricultural system is designed to provide for diets high in animal products. Nine in ten Americans consume meat regularly, and three in five agree that eating red meat is part of the American way of life. This attitude and practice run contrary to the science of nutrition.
This month a mega-merger was announced between Kroger and Albertsons that could have large ramifications for grocery shopping in American supermarkets while continuing the trend toward further consolidation.
Several studies have detailed a dramatic drop in aquatic life, with dire projections in the years to come. It’s not all doom and gloom, though. Fish populations have an incredible ability to rebound at dramatic rates, but there’s a catch.
You consider your environmental footprint with all your food choices, but have you ever thought about the environmental “paw print” of your beloved pet?
Many environmental advocates have promoted eating locally as a way to reduce the carbon footprint of our diets, but are “food miles” really that significant? How does eating locally compare to eating plant-based foods as a means of mitigating climate change? Science has the answer!
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