Category: Environmentalism
Activism Through Music : The Power of Veganism in the Metal Scene
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In a world increasingly aware of the ethical, environmental, and health impacts of our choices, activism has found new forms of expression, particularly within music. The intersection of music and veganism is a powerful example of how artists can influence public consciousness, not just through lyrics but through the…
Fiestas Patrias: A Time to Celebrate – And Reflect on Our Choices
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What it’s “Fiestas Patrias”? In Chile, September 18th is celebrated with great enthusiasm as Fiestas Patrias, a week-long festival marking the nation’s independence. This period is filled with vibrant gatherings, traditional music, and a huge variety of culinary delights. One of the most cherished aspects of these celebrations…
The Impact of Palm Oil on the Environment
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Palm oil is one of the most prevalent oils. It’s used in food products like some brands of cookies, sauces, pizzas, and cosmetics such as makeup, creams, and many others. The palm tree, which has the fruit of where the oil is extracted, grows in tropical regions like Malaysia, Indonesia,…
My Top 10 Vegan YouTube Channels
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This is a list of my favorite vegan YouTube channels, in no particular order. If you’re interested in the vegan world, you can learn from them and be entertained, at the same time. 1. Simnett Nutrition Derek Simnett is a Nutritionist who makes videos about fitness and plant-based meals,…
Vegan To Save The Planet
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How I Started My Journey (This post is based on my experience). The word vegan started resonating with me a long time ago. But I loved meat, fish, seafood, and things like that, so I always kicked it for later and said “Someday I’ll make the change” (when…
New to Veganism? Here Are Some Tips on How to Survive the Transition
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So, you’re interested in becoming a vegan but feel overwhelmed with all the information. Don’t worry, here’s a quick guide to help you take this big leap. Whether your reasons are to improve your health or protect the animals or planet, you should know a few things before starting to…
Vegan for the Animals! – Musicians and Compassion for Animals
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April 22nd is Earth Day, since 1970. A day to demonstrate support for environmental protection. To commemorate this important day, I wanted to write about the relationship between veganism and music. Many people refer to their way of eating as plant-based, and others say vegan. Both are similar yet they…
Factory Farming. Not Only Harmful To The Animals, Humans, But The Environment
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Agriculture is one of the major contributors to global warming, with 22% of global greenhouse emissions. Livestock emissions, animal waste, from factory farming, and fertilizers are among the most harmful to the environment. But… What Is Factory Farming? Factory farming is a method of raising animals for food…
Carbon Offsets and Footprint – A Question of Balance
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An essential aspect of addressing climate change is our environmental footprint, the impact we make through daily choices such as flying or consuming meat. One way to reduce our footprint is with carbon offsets. What Are Carbon Offsets? Carbon offsets are credits that you can buy to compensate…
Understanding Climate-Driven Migration: A Global Urgency
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Recently, we’ve seen lots of people moving from one place to another across the world. They’re not doing it just for better jobs or a nicer life, but because of environmental issues. These issues include: Rising Seas: As the world temperature increases, ice melts, and the ocean level rises. This…