to bristol Thereβs a funny kind of feeling that comes with returning to a place you once lived. I experienced it when walking along the streets of Bristol this weekend, hit by a wave of sentimentality for the city where I spent my university years. It felt like coming home. Strolling through the city centre, I noticed how much β and how little β has changed. I climbed Park Streetβs steep...
The online convergence of food and fitness influencers on social media means that people are focusing on the protein and βfuelβ quotient of their quick-to-make meals, rather than delighting in the flavour of their culinary creations and the process of cooking them. I vividly remember the first time I saw culinary skills depicted on-screen. It was the infamous cheese toastie scene in Jon Favreauβs 2014 film Chef,...
though Iβd vehemently deny it if you ever brought it up, I cannot remember ever caring about my physical appearance in a way that could be considered βhealthy.β Iβve always wondered what it would be like to look in the mirror and feel optimistic about whatβs in front of me. Saying that, I strive to avoid my reflection at all costs these days, to ward off the chastising that otherwise runs...
Just two years after it prohibited animal fur, Copenhagen has announced exotic animal skins and feathers will also be banned from its fashion week runways. Β Shows full of animal feathers and skins at fashion week? Groundbreaking. Thatβs the stance organisers of Copenhagen Fashion Week have taken as of late, announcing a ban on collections featuring exotic skins and feathers that will begin next year. This move has cemented Copenhagen as a...
We went to the Natural History Museumβs Generation Hope: Act for the Planet event to highlight both the climate justice activistsβ insights on the climate crisis and how we can drive positive change for the Earthβs future. Daphne Frias is a Latina climate justice activist, disability awareness advocate, and storyteller born and raised in West Harlem, NYC. As a freelance organiser, she spends her time speaking at various colleges, summits,...
In a recent study, researchers found that halving meat and dairy consumption could have a greater impact on cutting nitrogen pollution than foregoing animal products altogether. Last year, it was revealed that the agriculture industry is responsible for about aΒ quarterΒ of our total greenhouse gas emissions, the main contributor being livestock and fisheries. Yet although the drastic environmental impact of meat and dairy production has been at the forefrontΒ of...
As the popularity of ethical fashion grows and consumers continue to seek out vegan clothing alternatives, itβs time we asked ourselves if these products are truly as sustainable as they seem. Itβs common knowledge that fast-fashion has long-dominated the style landscape, for the affordable and straightforward way in which it enables consumers to keep up with continually fluctuating trends. However, unlike the rapid nature of these fads β which come and...
According to a new government report, meat consumption in Britain has dropped to its lowest level since records began. Itβs finally Friday, so letβs serve up some good news for the planet and national health, too. It is widely known that meat production is one of the biggest contributors to the climate crisis. Globally, the use of cows, pigs, and other animals for food is responsible for 57 percent of agricultural...
The billionaire has invested in multiple plant-based meat companies, including Impossible, Beyond Meat, and Upside Foods. Despite this, he acknowledges that getting most people to adopt veganism is unrealistic. Β Β Over the years, Bill Gates has become known for his philanthropy, climate advocacy, and financial generosity for projects working to create social change. He has dedicated large portions of his wealth to improving public health by supporting research and development for...
Once championed as a way to simultaneously prevent animal cruelty and fight the climate crisis, the protein alternative industry looks to be tanking. This poses the question: is the veganism hype losing its spark? In recent years, itβs become common knowledge that replacing the dearth of meat in the average personβs diet with plant-based alternatives is a sure-fire way to prevent animal cruelty and fight the climate...
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