The agriculture industry, and human food output, will be increasingly affected by water scarcity in the coming years. There are many reasons why this is the case, and each one merits considerable public and civic discussion. Good news arrives in the form of “smart agriculture” — a family of technology dedicated, in part, to helping...
Going vegan sounds explanatory. Just swap cow’s milk for almond or coconut, ditch the meat and eggs, say no to cheese and crackers, and hello to chickpeas and tofu. But there’s a common oversight even the most dedicated vegans miss… contraception. When I first began researching vegan contraceptive methods, I was stunned to find most...
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Author: Sophie Medlin, Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, King’s College London. Veganism, the plant-based diet which shuns meat and dairy, is having its time in the sun. Since 2008, there has been a 350% increase in the number of self-described vegans in the UK alone. Where...
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Authors: Amelia Cornish, PhD student, University of Sydney and Paul McGreevy, Professor of Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Science, University of Sydney. Australians clearly care about animal welfare: our research has found 92% shoppers in Sydney considered animal welfare to be important. However, when we look...
With increased awareness of the environmental impacts of animal agriculture and more conversations around animal welfare and the ethicality of eating animal flesh and animal products, it’s little wonder that vegan food, plant-based diets and cruelty-free living are becoming the norm. In this post, we’ve rounded up influential celebrities and other famous people who have embraced...
Abuja, Nigeria: Recently, I read an article on Forbes that stated that in 2017 alone, over five hundred million dollars was invested in the cannabis industry in the United States. Being a player (albeit smalltime) in the startup scene myself, I was not overly wowed by this sum. In reality, the investment was quite small...
When I saw the post “Organic, Grass Fed and Hormone-Free: Does This Make Red Meat Any Healthier?” on Eco Warrior Princess, and after reading the article, the second thought that crossed my mind was “enlightening piece”. The first was, ‘Are there even cows that feed on anything else but grass?’. Seeking an answer to this...
Writer’s note: This is an opinion piece based on experience and research, I am not a medical professional nor a naturopath. I’ve always been a natural pessimist, maybe because I’m British, but probably because I question everything. When I first moved to Australia a few years ago, I didn’t even understand the word naturopath, until...
This article was originally published on The Conversation. Authors: Leah Dowling, Lecturer in Dietetics, Swinburne University of Technology and Louise Dunn, Swinburne University of Technology Red meat is an excellent source of protein and essential nutrients such as iron, zinc, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fats, which are linked to heart and brain health. But while...
In July 2016, UK’s giant supermarket chain Tesco announced the removal of at least 20 percent of John West tuna products from their stores. The reason? Unsustainable fishing. Immediately after the announcement, two more British supermarket chains, Waitrose and Sainsbury, also threatened to pull John West products off the shelves for the same reason. This...
Auckland, New Zealand: When I first met Cameron Sims, founder of Plant Culture, I was surrounded by ‘cool people’ with baggy pants and Nike shoes. I approached him because he was the only one with a cool linen-looking shirt; my type of person. Little did I know, he was the founder of a sustainability-focused hemp...
This article was originally published on The Conversation. Authors: Robert Edis, Soil Scientist, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research; Kanika Singh, Research Fellow, University of Sydney, and Richard Markham, Research Program Manager for Horticulture, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Cocoa is probably the most sustainable of all internationally traded commodities, so there are several “feelgood” reasons for...