Veg*n Diets Archives - Page 55 of 92

May 18 2015 | karol orzechowski

“Pets or Meat”? Ethics and Domestic Animals

There is often a deep disconnect and great variation in how we treat farmed, companion, and wild animals. Using a particular scene from Michael Moore's documentary Roger and Me as a starting point - a scene where backyard rabbits are sold as "pets or meat" - this article unpacks the ethics around our perceptions of the different categorizations of animals. The author approaches the subject by viewing these categories of animals through the lens of an "ethic of care," and suggests ways of acting ethically towards all wild, companion, and farmed animals. READ MORE

May 7 2015 | karol orzechowski

Land, Irrigation Water, Greenhouse Gas, and Reactive Nitrogen Burdens of Meat, Eggs, and Dairy Production in the United States

The environmental consequences of our food choices are becoming more apparent as evidence emerges of animal agriculture's impact globally. This study looks specifically at the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in the production of dairy, and compares the outcome to other kinds of animal farming. The results show that, although dairy production generates less GHGs than the production of beef, it is comparable to the farming of chickens, pigs, and egg products. READ MORE

Apr 20 2015 | karol orzechowski

Meat, Beyond the Plate: Data-Driven Hypotheses for Understanding Consumer Willingness to Adopt a More Plant-Based Diet

Understanding why people eat meat - and if they may be willing to change their diets - is of great interest to many animal advocates. This study from the U.S. looks at the phenomenon of eating meat, and tries to explain how larger groups of consumers may change their habits after being exposed to "information about the impact of meat." The study provides useful information to both scholars and advocates interested in behavior, psychology, and understanding how people construct their ethics around eating meat. READ MORE

Apr 13 2015 | karol orzechowski

Meat and Masculinity Among Young Chinese, Turkish and Dutch Adults in the Netherlands

If we want to change the culture around meat-eating, we need to recognize that there are many ingrained traditions in play at once. Various aspects of different cultures reinforce the practice of eating meat and, as many studies show, advocating for reduced meat consumption doesn't have a "one-size fits all" solution. This study looks at the multi-cultural context of the Netherlands, and explores how different cultures in the country perceive meat-eating and masculinity. The research finds a range of diverse factors that affect how much meat a given group eats, from their own cultural traditions, to the influence of more "Western" values. READ MORE

Apr 9 2015 | karol orzechowski

Rethinking Industrial Animal Production

The chorus of voices against industrial animal production grows larger by the day, and this report from Food Tank is further evidence that factory farming is seen as both environmentally destructive and an ethically horrific practice. The report takes a snapshot of the scale of factory farming in 2014, and offers a number of suggestions as to how individuals and advocacy groups can respond to it. Though the overall picture may not be surprising to many animal advocates, some of the recommendations are novel and thought provoking. READ MORE

Apr 6 2015 | karol orzechowski

Meat Morals: How Much Do Ethics Matter In Food Choices?

This study poses the deceptively simple question: are our morals the cause of our dietary choices, or vice versa, and how much does it matter? READ MORE

Mar 30 2015 | karol orzechowski

The Significance Of Sensory Appeal For Reduced Meat Consumption

Reducing meat consumption, as animal advocates know, is an extremely difficult challenge. This research found that more personal reasons for reducing meat consumption were more effective than environmental or ethical appeals. READ MORE

Mar 18 2015 | karol orzechowski

Climate Benefits of Changing Diet

In the wake of the UN's publication of the groundbreaking report Livestock's Long Shadow in 2006, scientists have sought to better understand the role that factory farming plays in climate change. This study uses computer models to explore the potential impact of different dietary transitions, from simply reducing red meat consumption to becoming vegan, and analyzed how each might affect carbon cycles, land use, and more. The results provide concrete data to show how individual food choices can have a global impact on animals and the environment. READ MORE

Mar 9 2015 | karol orzechowski

Survey of Vegans 2013, The Results

Undertaken by independent researcher M. Butterflies Katz, this survey of over 7,000 people was conducted through vegan Facebook groups over a period of 2.5 months in 2013. It examines a broad range of aspects associated with veganism, exploring everything from whether or not respondents had epiphanies, to whether they feed their companion animals a vegan diet. The results of the study give an interesting snapshot of English-speaking vegans located around the world. READ MORE

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“Pets or Meat”? Ethics and Domestic Animals

Land, Irrigation Water, Greenhouse Gas, and Reactive Nitrogen Burdens of Meat, Eggs, and Dairy Production in the United States

Meat, Beyond the Plate: Data-Driven Hypotheses for Understanding Consumer Willingness to Adopt a More Plant-Based Diet

Meat and Masculinity Among Young Chinese, Turkish and Dutch Adults in the Netherlands

Rethinking Industrial Animal Production

Meat Morals: How Much Do Ethics Matter In Food Choices?

The Significance Of Sensory Appeal For Reduced Meat Consumption

Climate Benefits of Changing Diet

Survey of Vegans 2013, The Results

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