March 2010
4 posts
Why Is the Media Afraid to Tackle Livestock's Role... →
sevennation:
A really interesting article that highlights how much factory farming effects our climate change. I find it hypocritical when environmentalists push reducing your carbon print, yet actively consume meat.
“In particular, the report concluded that livestock production accounts for 18%, or one-fifth, of global emissions. This figure is higher than all transportation sources...
February 2010
1 post
Victory! India bans planting of first GMO food... →
ratsandcandy666:
This is big news!!!! Should this have been approved, Monsanto would have gotten its foot in the door to push other GM crops on India to the detriment of its biodiversity and the livelihood of farmers. Due to the resistance of farmers, consumers, environmentalists and the protests against it there is at least a tentative victory on this being stopped. Thank you India!
January 2010
2 posts
Michael Pollan On The Daily Show (VIDEO) →
Flu Season: Factory Farming Could Cause A... →
November 2009
17 posts
WatchAl Gore mentions factory farming on SNL.
I almost feel….vindicated. If he hadn’t said anything about agriculture, I was never going to listen to another word he said.
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Drop that burger. →
Biotech whiz Pat Brown makes the global-warming case against animal farming.
WatchI love this. Canadian accents and all :)
Where is the real Al Gore and what have you done... →
Why Is the Media Afraid to Tackle Livestock's Role... →
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The Vegetarian solution to water pollution.
By VRG Research Director Jeanne Yacoubou, MS
In 2006, the United Nations released a report assessing livestock raising and its impact on the environment. Henning Steinfeld, senior author of this report, announced, “Livestock are one of the most significant contributors to today’s most serious environmental problems.… Urgent action is required to remedy the situation.”
Livestock’s Long...
10 simple things you can do to change our food... →
Chemicals in Our Food, and Bodies →
Vegan on a budget.
http://www.tryveg.com/cfi/toc/?v=07budget
Vegan Eatin’ on a Budget was created to help you discover how easy—and affordable—it is to transition to a more compassionate diet!
MONEY-SAVING TIPS:
Plan your meals in advance: It might sound time consuming, but it can be as simple as jotting down dinner ideas a few days ahead. Make lists of things to buy for the week (or month!). This can save...
57 Health benifits of a VEGAN diet.
beansandgreens:
fuckyeahanimalrights:
Nutrition
All of the following nutritional benefits come from a vegan diet full of foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, and soy products.
Reduced saturated fats. Dairy products and meats contain a large amount of saturated fats. By reducing the amount of saturated fats from your diet, you’ll improve your health...
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Eating Animals: Jonathan Safran Foer Talks To... →
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Al Gore Agrees That Going Vegetarian Helps The... →
Getting Real About the High Price of Cheap Food →
Iceland loses it's last few McDonald's locations... →
offwithitshead:
McDonald’s To Open A Restaurant Inside The Louvre
The US 'recession diet' →
The government subsidizes crap. This has to stop.
dread, etc.
Sometimes, I approach just about everything that I do with an overwhelming feeling of dread. Writing papers, writing surveys, attending events, etc. Yesterday, I met with a friend of a very dear friend and mentor. She gave me some great ideas and inspiration.
I think that I made some progress today. I’ve been so overwhelmed with midterms for the past two weeks that I let this project,...
October 2009
16 posts
Eating animals is making us sick →
Another one by Jonathan Safran Foer. Too good not to share.
I cannot wait for his book to come out!
Climate chief Lord Stern: give up meat to save the... →
Change is Inevitable. (I hope) →
Entry from the blog of Gene Baur, President and Co-founder of Farm Sanctuary. Of course, some talk of the ethical issue, but a good environmental message as well.
…speaking of animal welfare, the Farm Sanctuary walk is this weekend—we could use some help to reach our goal! http://www.firstgiving.com/amandabob
To Cut Global Warming, Swedes Study Their Plates →
we should do this.
Is Michelle Obama about to take on Big Food? →
This could be interesting. Viva la food revolution!
Meat not pulling its weight in sustainable food... →
Seeding a safer world →
Interesting Op-Ed by Hillary Clinton. Ties in well with a workshop that I went to at World on Your Plate. This was the description: Elea Mihou Fox and Revieren Mfizi, “Planting Peace: Examining the Connections between Resource Scarcity, Land Use, Agriculture and Global Conflict.” Elea Mihou Fox will present research on the roles that resource scarcity, land use and agriculture play...
Against Meat →
Here is a cool article by JONATHAN SAFRAN FOER, for the meantime
SO MUCH
I have SO MUCH to write about the conference over the weekend and my meeting with the marketing director at campus dining but I’m so busy! Hopefully tonight! Ahh!
World on Your Plate--Reminder
It’s super cheap and it will be fun!
Updates
Since UB gets a lot of their dairy from the Upstate Farms Cooperative, I’ve been trying to get a tour of a farm in the cooperative. After my first email, they responded with a lot of questions for me (am I from WNY, what is my ‘major’, have I ever visited a farm, etc.) I answered the questions and made it clear that I want to visit a dairy farm in their co-op. Have not heard...
Ig Nobel prize for study showing cows with names... →
Just an interesting article that I came accross today via jezebel.com
Happy World Vegetarian Day! →
September 2009
20 posts
“Shipping is a terrible thing to do to vegetables. They probably get jet-lagged...”
– Elizabeth Berry
http://www.livefoodbar.com/
Great ideas for packing your lunch. →
It's been awhile...
I spoke with the director of campus dining at UB on 9/17. I was worried that he would make me feel as if everything has already been done. I was right to worry. They are doing some great things—some of which is not for public record yet. But there is still a lot to do!
They are trayless. Meaning, they don’t use trays, which encourages students to eat only what they can. This...
Vote with your fork. →
What’s the story of your food?
Click through to see videos from Cameron Diaz, Michael Pollan, Bryant Terry and Jamie Oliver. I will try to get a copy of this DVD!
UC Berkeley
I just got off of the phone with the associate director of residential dining at UC Berkeley. He was really nice and I got a ton of info! They have a great program, you can see here.
More to come later.
The World on Your Plate
Please sponsor us in the Walk for Farm Animals! →
This blog focuses on the environmental implications of factory farming, but there is another side to this type of farming: the inhumane treatment of animals. I did this walk a couple of years ago and it was a great experience. We raised a lot of money and I hope to do it again this year! Farm Sanctuary is an amazing organization, and I encourage you to look into it. Any help is appreciated! ...
Is a Food Revolution Now in Season? →
I would say yes.
Michael Pollan on Fresh Air. →
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Updates
I emailed the director of campus dining at UB today in hopes of meeting with him in the coming weeks. I need to write a draft of the survey I want to conduct to gauge attitudes/behaviors towards food among UB students. I’m also in contact with people at our local arts weekly to get a copy of Food, Inc. to screen. Things are happening—I’m ALWAYS open to suggestions! Thanks for...