Amazon Forest Fires and Brazil’s Meat Industry
By Allison Clare In case you've been living under a rock, the Amazon rainforest is burning at a devastatingly rapid rate. Social media was set ablaze last month with various posts calling for action to...
View ArticleConfronting Climate Change: Those of us who understand must lead by example
By DAVID STEELE Sometimes you just have to be blunt. Global warming is accelerating and we’re shockingly ill-equipped to stop it. Unless we act powerfully and quickly, we face catastrophe on a scale...
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Waste Deep in the Big Muddy: Animal Agriculture is Drowning Us in Manure
By David Steele Photo by Pen State, CC by 2.0 Canada is a land of incredible wealth and abundance. Giant houses, fancy cars, smart phones, computers, iPads. Our land stretches for thousands upon...
View ArticleTips for Going (and Staying) Vegan!
By: Lindsay Doucet Hi everyone! My name is Lindsay and I’ve recently joined the Earthsave Board of Directors as Secretary. I’m excited to become more involved with Earthsave, including being the...
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Eating Vegan on a Budget
By Paige Campbell Hey all! As a recent university graduate, there are few things I know better than how to eat vegan on a budget, while still choosing healthy, whole-food options! With SARS-CoV-2...
View ArticleCOVID-19: A disaster of our own making
By: Jennifer Flood The devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be doubted. As the death toll rises, healthcare systems are on the verge of collapse, and the global economy is in crisis,...
View ArticleFrom Veganuary to lifelong vegan: Making the ethical commitment
By Tannis Larsen Vegan challenges like Veganuary and Challenge-22 give people a chance to try veganism and experience how easy and enjoyable it can be. But what does it take to make a long-term change...
View ArticleHow to support local vegan businesses while spicing up your time in isolation
By Brianne Riehl Our lives have become consumed by COVID-19 and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, helpless, and to be honest, bored, right now. Boredom is a luxury for some but it’s also a reality, and...
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Trying to stop climate change? Eating plant-based is more helpful than eating...
By Carmen Ang Across the globe, people have become increasingly concerned about climate change and how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. If you google “ways to reduce your carbon footprint,” you’ll...
View ArticleA Brief History of Veganism
By Lindsay Doucet Veganism is growing in popularity, but it certainly isn’t a new concept! I got curious recently — when did it begin? I did a bit of a deep dive on the internet, and decided to...
View ArticleHuman Milk for Human Babies
By Tannis Larsen My first baby is due in June. I fully expect to feed him exclusively breast milk. However, this isn’t always possible. The WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six...
View ArticleOntario’s new “ag gag” legislation
by David Steele A bill has been passed in Ontario that makes the investigation of rampant cruelty on animal farms extremely difficult and criminalizes even attempting to do so by private citizens. In...
View ArticleNo, veganism does not make you stupid
by David Steele A few months ago, the BBC published a blog post claiming that vegan diets lead to lower intelligence in children. It’s been making the rounds on social media. As I’ll explain, the...
View ArticleCanadian government invests in plant-based food innovation
by Jennifer Flood The Canadian government recently announced a nearly $100 million investment in a new plant-based protein production facility. During his June 22, 2020 update on the federal...
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Search Engine online shopping hacks for vegans
by Paige Campbell Whether you’re a long time vegan or just starting out, finding and ensuring your wares and recipes are animal-free is a frequent part of life. Thankfully, we have this handy thing...
View ArticleTen foods I didn’t discover until I was vegan
by Brianne Riehl Like a lot of North Americans, I grew up eating a typical North American diet. Each meal was planned around the meat we were eating. And like a lot of children, I grew up as a picky...
View ArticleGood vegan news from around the world!
by Lindsay Doucet Let’s face it - 2020 hasn’t exactly been the best year in recent history. A global pandemic continues to cause tragic loss of life, along with other unprecedented and widespread...
View ArticleThe case for veganism is a slam dunk
By David Steele Being vegan helps prevent the suffering of innocent animals, slows global warming, and benefits the environment in many additional ways. Being vegan increases the food supply available...
View ArticleThe Good Food Cities Declaration: Earthsave Canada’s submission to the...
By Jennifer Flood Earthsave Canada recently made a submission to the Vancouver Food Policy Council, asking for its support in urging Vancouver City Council to adopt the Good Food Cities Declaration....
View ArticleVeganism and stand-up comedy
By Paige Campbell I’ve noticed over the last few years an increase in comedians discussing veganism. It seems that the topic of veganism in comedy has transcended past the banal, “How do you know if...
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