Vegan News for July/August 2022
For the most part, the environmental establishment ignores or downplays the decisive role of animal agriculture in advancing climate change. A few glimmers of hope are beginning to emerge. In our Talk Story blog we reflect on perspectives shared in the 2022 Vegan Climate Summit.
According to the Agricultural Fairness Alliance, “The Farm Bill unfairly allocates the majority of Americans’ taxes to livestock farmers and livestock feed farmers. This is not only unfair to plant based farmers, but also to plant based consumers, plant based food companies and plant based restaurants.” AFA seeks your support in fighting for change.
The adoption of a Plant Based Treaty as a companion to the UNFCCC/Paris Agreement will put food systems at the heart of combating the climate crisis. The Treaty aims to halt the widespread degradation of critical ecosystems caused by animal agriculture, to promote a shift to more healthy, sustainable plant-based diets and to actively reverse damage done to planetary functions, ecosystem services and biodiversity. More information here.
More and more vegan activists focus on the driving role of animal agriculture in climate change. James Morris Hicks’ May lecture for the Vegan Society of Hawaii reminded us of the failure of mainstream environmental groups to advocate for a transition to plant-based farming. Our Talk Story blog asks Where are the Environmentalists?
NEWS AND TRENDS
Plant-Based Lifestyles Now ‘Imperative’ for Survival, IPCC Climate Expert Says … IPCC Expert Calls for “Global Veganization” as Calls for Plant Based Treaty Intensify
Plant-Based Food is the Best Climate Investment, Says New Report
The climate change impact of eating meat
Lowering Meat Consumption is the Best Way to Fight Zoonotic Disease, Report Finds
Plant-based meat ‘healthier and more sustainable than animal products’ - new study
Amid the Rise of Meat-Centric Propaganda, Truth is a Vegan’s Best Friend
Hawaii Ranked the Most Vegan-Restaurant-Friendly US State in 2022
More Than 80% of the US Military Want Vegan Meals, New Survey Reveals
Nonwhite Americans are eating less meat. Vegan activists of color explain why
British Dairy Industry Blames Vegans for its Decline
Plant-Based, Environment Top Issues in Survey of Emerging Food Leaders
HEALTH AND NUTRITION
Vegan diet rich in legumes beneficial for decreased weight, new study shows
Eating fruits, vegetables could improve mental health, researchers say
For Better Short-Term Memory, Ditch the Meat
New Study Links Eating 2 Portions of Fish a Week to Skin Cancer
Diets High in Processed Meat Linked to Cancer, Study Finds
Healthy plant-based diet may cut breast cancer risk
Dairy Increases Risk for Prostate Cancer
The impact of a vegan diet in the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes: A systematic review
Vegan Diet Can Decrease Pain and Inflammation Related to Rheumatoid Arthritis, New Research Says
Plant Protein Could Lower Risk of Frailty in Older Women, New Study Says
Red Meat Increases Risk for Colorectal Cancer Among Black Women
6 reasons for doctors to prescribe plant-based diets, from weight loss to lowering blood pressure
SPORTS AND FITNESS
Potatoes Can Help Build Muscle Like Milk Protein, Says New Study
Vegan Athlete Takes Bronze at the World Multisport Championships
Pro Baseballer Spencer Strider: ‘I Feel Better Every Day’ Since Going Vegan
English Vegan Pro Footballer Chris Smalling Launches Eco-Friendly Venture Capital Fund
RESOURCES
Ethical Globe is a directory and community of vegan people, businesses, organizations and projects that launched in 2020.
Ultimate Guide to Vegan Camping from VegNews
Largest collection of vegan movies and documentaries
THIS MONTH IN VEGAN HISTORY
July 1838: The Alcott House School is opened in a London borough by James Pierrepont Greaves, a radical educator who had adopted the 'vegetable diet' in 1817.
July 1947: In a talk given at the 11th IVU World Vegetarian Congress, vegan pioneer Donald Watson explains that the vegan believes that if they were to be true emancipator of animals, they must renounce their traditional and conceited attitude that they had the right to use them to serve their needs.
July 1988: The British government bans the practice of feeding rendered cattle products back to cattle.
July 2001: The Food Revolution, Robbins’ follow-up to Diet for a New America, is published.
July 2020: Several television commercials debuted on NBC affiliate stations featuring Olympic medalists and members of the National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), and National Hockey League (NHL), who shared how giving up dairy brought improvements to their health and athletic performance.
August 1850: The last issue of the Vegetarian Advocate includes an article by Sylvester Graham, argues against using butter and cheese.
August 1944: Several members of the Vegetarian Society (United Kingdom) request a section of its newsletter be devoted to non-dairy vegetarianism. The request was turned down. Donald Watson, secretary of the Leicester branch, sets up a new quarterly newsletter in November 1944, The Vegan News.
August 2000: After two years of negotiations with PETA, McDonalds announces new standards to increase cage space for hens and phase out beak searing.
August 2008: The wedding of Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi is entirely vegan.
CONNECTIONS
If you live on Maui or visit regularly, you might check out three Facebook pages, Vegan on Maui, Maui Vegans and the Facebook companion page to this website, Maui Vegan Life.