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The Plant-Based Cities Movement(PBCM) was launched in the fall of 2021 in response to the United Nations’ declaration of a Code Red for Humanity 1, and the February 2022 release of the most damning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report…
There is an enormous body of research that makes the point that Canada urgently needs to transition to a much more plant-based food system in order to improve Canadians’ health, ensure the security and sustainability of the food system, reduce the risks of zoonotic infectious…
The crucial net-zero emissions target
2024 is the third year under Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan, a stepping stone toward the goal of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050….
The earth has been facing worsening climate crises, here in Canada and elsewhere. The situation is so dire that UN Secretary General António Guterres had issued a Code Red alert for humanity in August 2021. At that time the Secretary General…
The situation is dire. Research shows that our impact on the planetary biosphere is enormously
damaging. And it is mostly due to what we put on our plates. The good news is we have the power to change that. While we obtain, globally, only about…
In February 2020, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) in conjunction with the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) released a report titled Investing in Canada’s Future: The Cost of Climate Adaptation at the Local Level…
Transitioning towards plant-based foods is a key factor in reducing our environmental footprint, leading to lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduced water usage and pollution, reduced land use and deforestation, as well as the potential to rewild land previously used for animal agriculture…
Guided by a growing consensus among nutrition experts, Canada’s Food Guide, The Planetary Health Diet – EAT, and a growing number of health and environmental associations call for an increased consumption of fruits and vegetables…