Article By P.E.A.C.E. Volunteer Kali Nelson What does it mean to be at the “top of the food chain”? We’ve thrown this term around so often, especially when examining dietary ethics, that it almost seems self-explanatory. Some consider it a reason to eat animals. It’s often paired with the idea of the “circle of life.” […]
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Article By P.E.A.C.E. Volunteer Kali Nelson What do you picture when you think of “grass-fed beef”? Since the environmental impact of cattle production is large even compared to other kinds of animal agriculture, consumers want an eco-friendlier option. Compared to other livestock, cattle require more land, more resources, and are responsible for around 65% of […]
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Article By P.E.A.C.E. Volunteer Kali Nelson When you’ve spent your entire life eating a certain way, the thought of giving up your favourite foods is not super appealing. Even if veganism interests you, it’s sometimes tough to get over that initial roadblock. You might consider trying it, but then remember your favourite cheesecake and quickly […]
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Article By P.E.A.C.E. Volunteer Kali Nelson When you think of being vegan, do you picture some poor soul painstakingly studying a menu, struggling to find an option? Or maybe you think of the “groceries” line in your budget and wonder how much that amount might change? Many times, if someone says they are vegan, they […]
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Article By P.E.A.C.E. Volunteer Kali Nelson “You’re a vegan? Where do you get your protein?” Whenever the topic of veganism comes up, the protein question is often one of the first concerns mentioned. What’s especially interesting about this is that of all the nutritional requirements, protein is one of the easiest to resolve on a […]
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Artilcle by People Ensuring Animal Care Exists (P.E.A.C.E.) When considering if it is humane to use live animals in classrooms such as with hatching chicks, it is important to first look at what the word “humane” means. The Oxford dictionary definition of humane is “having or showing compassion or benevolence”. In this article we will […]
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