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For anyone struggling with eco-anxiety, eco-anger, or any of the other host of emotions as a result of our current dire world crisis... I highly recommend reading Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Crisis by Britt Wray, a narrative focused on empowering and equipping our future generation for conquering the climate crisis, both internally and out. You definitely won't regret reading it, and Wray has brilliant resources shared within. My review is below, so you can get a vibe of the book. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I recently completed the over 400 page book Intimate Nature: The Bond Between Women and Animals, and my review is below. Easily 5 stars and definitely re-readable; a lovely collection of diverse ecofeminist writings. Highly recommend! https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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"The two-legs think they built a bridge. Nature knows it simply reclaimed its sky."My new Flash Eco-Fiction (Mini) Zine has been released to the public! It's free or PWYW, and completely created by me!
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Despite being such an antiquated read, I must recommend the book Animals in Peril: How "Sustainable Use" Is Wiping Out the World's Wildlife by John A. Hoyt (may he rest in peace). Regrettably, the presented concepts are still extremely relevant to the current fight to save endangered species, including elephants. An entire portion of the book is devoted to Elephants exclusively! I definitely recommend this five star read.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Despite being such an antiquated read, I must recommend the book Animals in Peril: How "Sustainable Use" Is Wiping Out the World's Wildlife by John A. Hoyt (may he rest in peace). Regrettably, the presented concepts are still extremely relevant to the current fight to save endangered species. I gave the text a deserving 5 stars, and recommend it for its academic yet accessible tone. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.delish.com/food-news/a713...So, just like AD(H)D, coffee can help anxiety... I knew it! This is the first time I've seen scientific evidence for this, however. Awesome. We are learning so much about how caffeine effects us all the time, aren't we @Clare...
@Clare,I agree there is never one universal truth, but when it comes to saving our planet and fellow non-human sentient beings we need to set aside our pride and look at the facts... animal agriculture currently takes around 80% of earth's total land. That's insane, and could so easily be repurposed to a healthier system where plants are eaten in smaller amounts by humans directly - not this present ineffective system growing plants to feed "livestock" to create "food" that isn't even necessary for human consumption (knowing proven alternatives exist). We know "meat" (i.e. animal flesh) has no fiber, and furthermore processed meats (and more evidence is growing towards red meat) are directly cancer causing. It's been proven that a plant-based world would have enough food to feed everyone, there is no excuse not to strive towards it.
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https://ourworldindata.org/land-use-d...
I completely agree, @Robert. It is only our inherent ignorance, and the conditioning of speciesism, that drives our continuance of the newly labelled Anthropocene. I'm glad you found value in the article, thanks for sharing your thoughts!
A little known fact is the hidden devastation caused directly by animal agriculture, which contributes to the usage of fossil fuels by both deliberate production of spills and through the use of petroleum consumption. Animal fats are classified as oils by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and agricultural runoff is a major source of polluted water "dead zones," both posing a severe ecological threat. In fact, animal protein production in the U.S. requires 28 kilocalories (kcal) for every kcal of protein produced for human consumption, with beef and lamb are being the most costly (in terms of fossil fuel energy input to protein output). Basically, it takes more than 10 times as much fossil fuel to produce a calorie of animal protein as it takes to produce the same amount of plant protein!
The majority of oil spills are caused by human error and our over-reliance on unnecessary resources. The essay below is a fantastic quick overview on the carefully crafted hypocrisy currently taking place.
https://www.coreyleewrenn.com/dawn-sa...
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https://ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S0...
"Displaced" species need to be rethought - after all we, humans, are one of the newest and most invasive species! Our current understanding is very outdated and rooted in speciesism; it's time to rewild the earth with a more positive frame of mind. We need to focus on the problematic impact a species has, not only where they are from. There is also growing evidence of abundance being a more important factor regardless (see plant study linked below!)
Study:
https://necasc.umass.edu/news/rethink...
Wildlife Ethics and Practice: Why We Need to Change the Way We Talk About ‘Invasive Species’ (Essay)-
https://link.springer.com/article/10....
Fantastic article I wanted to share regarding proven ways those of us in urban areas can fight for climate change initiatives, specifically focusing on the modification of our current food system. This area of focus is crucial to a healthy future on earth, however continues to be underfunded and dismissed - even by other environmentalists! There is no better time to begin getting involved in plant-based activism, please join me. :)A Guide to Conscious Consumption:
https://observatory.wiki/Cities_Aroun...
The reptile trade poses a serious threat to public safety, animal welfare, and the environment. The obsession with obtaining "morphs" and genetic expression perpetuates the view of animals as human accessories, only to be valued if they have certain characteristics (i.e. speciesism).Virtually all exotic animals supplied are either imported through wildlife trafficking (driving extinction) or come from highly unregulated mills where animals are bred with little regard for their welfare. In fact, it is estimated that 70-90% of “pet” reptiles die within the first year in a person’s home!
If you truly must adopt a companion, please choose to visit your local shelter - many abandoned reptiles end up in overcrowded rescue shelters. 3
Source - https://www.animallaw.info/intro/trad...
It breaks my heart knowing there are billions of innocent animals condemned to death worldwide on fHarms every year, their only crime being the species they were born as... there is no right way to do the wrong thing, non-human animals deserve a peaceful life! Source - https://considerveganism.com/counter/
The intensification of agriculture is stated to be the primary driver of insect extinctions and declines in the past 100 years. World Wildlife Fund, University of Oxford, among others agree slowing or reversing these losses will be essential to prevent widespread ecological and humanitarian disaster. Shifting to a plant-based diet will enable us to reduce the amount of land that is currently used for agriculture. This will allow us to restore much of the habitat that was destroyed and possibly reverse some species’ decline and reintroduce extirpated insects. Learn more here - https://xerces.org/pollinator-conserv...
Source - https://rdcu.be/fgkSh
We know that animal agriculture is the single largest driver of deforestation and biodiversity loss. A plant-based diet is key to reversing this!Source: https://ourworldindata.org/land-use-d...