Meeting demands for less meat

While a day doesn't seem to go by without someone mentioning the continuing increase in meat consumption, it's not that simple. In fact, while food consumption growth is, indeed, outpacing overall population growth, meat consumption is actually decreasing. Yes, certain types of meat (mainly poultry) continue to be eaten at rates higher than population growth in 'developing' countries, …

On embracing intersectionality

Advocating for sustainability and non-human animals can be a massive endeavour. It can feel overwhelming and as though there is no time or energy left to care about anything else. However, we can all be a part of the problem, even when we are trying to be a part of the solution. Building a sustainable future …

At What Distance Do You Stop Caring?

One of my favorite comics by vegan sidekick is a simple one. There are four frames. The first shows a person sitting on a couch while another person cuts a pig’s throat in front of him. “Stop it,” the person on the couch says, “that’s horrible.” In the second frame, the butcher is in the man’s backyard …

Being a political academic

As a politically-minded academic I am faced with a wide chasm between what is 'intellectually interesting' and what is 'practically useful'. The greatest daily struggle as a researcher is to merge these two areas, finding the overlapping areas where what stimulates me intellectually is also what is useful to the world outside of academia.

Going cold turkey: breaking the habit

I've decided I need to stop snacking so much. There are times when I surprise myself with my seeming lack of willpower. I'm feeling bored at work and suddenly I find myself opening the cupboards to find a cheeky snack. No matter how much I intellectualize my snacking struggle, the fact remains: it's a bad habit. And breaking …

The Five Stages of Veganism

Love this take on the vegan journey! Source: The Five Stages of Veganism