How to Live a Healthy and Happy Vegan Lifestyle

   Comments: "Great video! The point at 13:50 I've always found to be a tricky one, as it really can depend on the tone, which I've encountered also when discussing religious belief.  At times, people saying "I use to think that too" can come across as a bit pejorative, as if they once were naive and now have overcome the ignorance that this other person is still stuck in.  I've found this when people tell me "Oh yeah I also use to be an atheist, but here's what I learned about argument X for God which made me realize how wrong I was." I in turn have been very careful not to equate my own experience growing up as a Christian with that of others I speak with, but they really can be truly different.  Sort of goes back to the classic "I know how you feel" versus "I can't even imagine how you feel" approach..the better of which will depend on the person you're talking to. Anyways, more of a caveat than a critique! I'...

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A new documentary 'On the Frontlines' provides a deeper dive into the corrupt global fishing industry exposed by Seaspiracy. While Seaspiracy sparked debate and fueled much-needed interest in the health of the oceans, On the Frontlines shares Sea Shepherd’s work on the frontlines to help save the oceans. “Movies like Seaspiracy; short films like [On the Frontlines] are so important because the issues facing the oceans happen because the oceans are out of sight and out of mind for most people,” Sea Shepherd Director of Campaigns Peter Hammarstedt said.  “I think it was Sir Paul McCartney who said, ‘If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everybody would be vegetarian.’ Now imagine if those slaughterhouses were dozens or hundreds or even thousands of nautical miles offshore only accessible by boat. Sea Shepherd’s campaigns allow access to those slaughterhouses.”

  Leonardo DiCaprio is leading a $43 million pledge to rewild and restore the Galápagos Islands. The actor, environmentalist, and entrepreneur is partnering with conservation groups such as Galápagos National Park Directorate and Island Conservation as well as the local community. This follows the launch of Re:wild (formerly known as Global Wildlife Conservation), an organization co-founded by DiCaprio and a group of conservation experts and scientists. Re:wild’s other supporting partners include Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment and Water and the Charles Darwin Foundation. According to DiCaprio , the new group aims to “amplify and scale the local solutions being led by Indigenous peoples and local communities, nongovernmental organizations, companies, and government agencies” in order to increase their overall impact. “More than half of Earth’s remaining wild areas could disappear in the next few decades if we don’t decisively act. This is why today I am excited to launch @Rewild ...

'We know plants nourish us on the inside, and now we’re using  them to protect us from outside hazards too'.   Sustainable vegan energy drink brand, Tenzing , has unveiled a tree planting scheme to combat air pollution in the UK capital, London. The Plants Against Pollution campaign involves creating natural tree ‘barriers’ in spots where pollution is especially high. It is hoped the scheme will ensure people out exercising are less affected by harmful pollution levels. Tenzing launched an air tracker two years ago and has since compiled a database of popular running, cycling and walking routes. Based on the data, the company worked out where the most urgent areas were. Now, it is planting evergreen trees and shrubs in those areas. The scheme is in partnership with Imperial College London. Continue...

An epic presentation of where humanity stands today and how we must all work together to make it to the ''fourth second''.

  by Michael Corthell, The Village Vegan Most of the top vegan news sites are (nearly) all about plant based foods with few stories about veganism itself. Why is that? Don't get me wrong, we vegans need to know about great recipes and all about meat substitutes. We even like to know how are favorite celebrities are getting along in their vegan life and what companies they are supporting and investing in. But isn't our first job as vegans to promote and advocate for veganism? Veganism isn't about diet The Vegan Society : ''Preventing the exploitation of animals is not the only reason for becoming vegan, but for many it remains the key factor in their decision to go vegan and stay vegan. Having emotional attachments with animals may form part of that reason, while many believe that all sentient creatures have a right to life and freedom. Specifics aside, avoiding animal products is one of the most obvious ways you can take a stand against animal cruelty and animal e...

  The comments come ahead of the COP26 conference in the UK later this year.  Credit: Policy Exchange/Wikimedia Commons A senior politician in the UK government proclaimed the ‘societal change’ of more people switching plant-based diets as a leading driver in reaching global climate targets. MP Kwasi Kwarteng said he believes the surge in veganism is helping the country to cut 78 percent of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 2035. The Business Energy & Industrial Strategy Secretary made the comments to the leading news organization, The Times . Moreover, Kwarteng admitted the government should ‘accelerate the change’, and praised the boom in plant-based diets as it’s taking place ‘without government legislation’. Continue...

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Since Seaspiracy shone a spotlight on the fishing industry in Thailand, the government blocked a petition created by the film's directors to protect parts of the ocean.   A petition seeking to protect marine life, created by the directors of the hit documentary, Seaspiracy , has been suspended by the Thai government. Supporters are outraged and calls have been made for filmmakers Ali and Lucy Tabrizi to ‘expose them more’. This is after the film delved into issues affecting the ocean, from overfishing to human trafficking in Thai waters and beyond. The Ministry Of Digital Economy and Society blocked the Seaspiracy petition due to ‘illegal acts’. This is in accordance with the Computer-Related Crime Act 2007, the Thai government agency claimed in an online notice. Continue...

The "Sustainable" fishing industry and various individuals have attacked the Netflix documentary Seaspiracy citing bad science but are their calls to keep eating seafood logically consistent?

  The documentary—directed by Viktor Kossakovsky and executive produced by Joaquin Phoenix—follows the life of a sow, named Gunda, who gives birth to a litter of piglets. Gunda, a new film about pig sentience, is swiftly taking the world by storm. And if the reviews are anything to go by, critics—vegans and non-vegans alike—simply can’t get enough. “This astonishing documentary offers an intimate look at the lives of a sow, her rambunctious piglets, a one-legged chicken and a herd of cows,” writes New York Times film critic, Manohla Dargis. “Time flows slowly in this one-of-a-kind documentary feature,” gushes Joe Morgenstern in the Wall Street Journal. Gunda even made the shortlist for documentary feature for the 93rd Academy Awards. The documentary—directed by award-winning Russian filmmaker Viktor Kossakovsky and executive produced by Joaquin Phoenix —follows the life of a sow, named Gunda, who gives birth to a litter of piglets. The film follows the pigs, who reside on a Norweg...

  Walker outlines other sustainable initiatives he leads through his corporate activism, such as reducing food waste and overall carbon footprint. He also discusses actionable steps businesses—and individuals—can take to make a difference. Richard Walker—son of Malcolm Walker, the founder and executive chairman of Iceland Foods—was destined to join the family business. After starting out as a shelf-stacker in 2012, he’s now the managing director for the British supermarket chain. Despite his successful senior leadership role, Richard often grappled with the idea that his personal legacy wouldn’t be sufficient. “The root cause of this crisis of confidence was that as ‘Walker Junior’, I had some pretty large shoes to fill,” he says in his new book, The GreenGrocer: One Man’s Manifesto for Corporate Activism, now available for purchase or download. “Trying to emulate my Dad was sure to end in disaster. So how on earth was I going to make my own mark?” But in January 2020, he was able ...

We've got to be really careful not to sort of weaponize poor and vulnerable people who are depending on fish, to justify our own eating habits' In light of the Netflix hit Seaspiracy , Oceana has claimed ‘abstaining from seafood is not a realistic choice’. Last month, the ocean conservation organization released an official statement on the film – which is drastically changing people’s perception of the fishing industry. Oceana’s response to Seaspiracy “We believe people have the right to choose what they eat, and we applaud those who make personal choices to improve the health of our planet,” Oceana wrote . “However, choosing to abstain from consuming seafood is not a realistic choice for the hundreds of millions of people around the world who depend on coastal fisheries. Many of whom are also facing poverty, hunger, and malnutrition.” Continue...  

  The prospect of consumable meat produced in a laboratory setting without the need to raise and slaughter animals is both realistic and exciting.  Not only could such in vitro meat become popular due to potential cost savings, but it also avoids many of the ethical and environmental problems with traditional meat productions. However, as with any new technology, in vitro meat is likely to face some detractors.  There are three potential objections: 1) in vitro meat is disrespectful, either to nature or to animals; 2) it will reduce the number of happy animals in the world; and 3) it will open the door to cannibalism.  While each objection has some attraction, we ultimately find that all can be overcome. The upshot is that in vitro meat production is generally permissible and, especially for ethical vegetarians, worth promoting.

Future Farm’s Pedro Zuim explains why he believes meat alternatives will save the world . There’s a growing appetite of people turning to meat substitutes driven by a multitude of factors, including animal welfare, health and environmental concerns. Right now – more so than ever before – our planet needs us, and for the most part, we can all help. The simplest and most accessible way we can contribute is meatless alternatives. Food is more than just fuel; we eat for comfort, pleasure, nostalgia and variety. We know how our food should look and feel, and all the emotions it can evoke. Meat-free manufacturers have started to recognise this and create a new generation of plant-based ‘meat’ that tap into those senses. These products have all the seeming indulgence of meat but with a much lower environmental impact... Continue...

  LA influencer Trisha Paytas says 'Seaspiracy' got her thinking about how her individual choices impact the oceans. It’s been nearly two weeks since Netflix’s Seaspiracy has come out and discussions about it on my social media feed don’t seem to have slowed down. Former co-workers and long-distance acquaintances who once bristled at my plant-based work lunches are now having in-depth conversations about overfishing, bycatch, and the global industrial fishing industry’s overall impact on the planet. Everyone is in on the conversation, and it feels good to see it. LA-influencer Trisha Paytas is one of the thousands who have watched the somewhat controversial doc. On Easter morning, she posted a vlog recorded poolside at her spacious new five-bedroom, eight-bathroom home in Ventura County. It starts off not so different from her typical check-ins with her 1.44 million subscribers on YouTube; she wishes everyone a happy holiday and she gives a little life update all while her fia...

  'We grew up with a romantic view of the ocean. But what we found was utterly devastating' We are Ali and Lucy Tabrizi, the directors of Seaspiracy . It’s the popular Netflix documentary that charts our journey across the world as we uncover the horrors of modern industrial fishing. Now, we’re asking you to sign our petition to protect 30 percent of the oceans by 2030. We’ve both loved the ocean for as long as we can remember. The sea has given us so much happiness and it was our dream to make a documentary about marine life. But once we started filming, we realised the documentary would be different to what we imagined. We grew up with a romantic view of the ocean. But what we found was utterly devastating. We saw horrific killings and corruption. And we revealed a deafening silence over industrial fishing’s role in emptying our seas. We knew we had to expose how the global commercial fishing industries are killing our oceans... Continue...

   Shockingly, Unnatural Vegan uploaded a video, stating that 'Seaspiracy kinda sucks'.  I'm shocked.  Baffled.  Oof, never saw it coming. Amazingly, actually break down her review of Seaspiracy and you find that she believes it sucks fundamentally because it made her feel 'icky'. This is apparently the face of level-headed review.