Find all infographics on Instagram — @sentientsoul PROBLEM: LAND USE / DEFORESTATION[1] Jonathan A. Foley, Navin Ramankutty, Kate A. Brauman, Emily S. Cassidy, James S. Gerber, Matt Johnston, Nathaniel D. Mueller, Christine O’Connell, Deepak K. Ray, Paul C. West, Christian Balzer, Elena M. Bennett, Stephen R. Carpenter, Jason Hill, Chad Monfreda, Stephen Polasky, Johan Rockström, … Continue reading FACE THE FACTS — Land Use / Deforestation
FACE THE FACTS — Water / Pollution
Find all infographics on Instagram — @sentientsoul PROBLEM: WATER / POLLUTION [1] Gerbens-Leenes, P.W, Mesfin Mekonnen and Arjen Hoekstra. 2013. "The Water Footprint of Poultry, Pork and Beef: A Comparative Study in Different Countries and Production Systems."Water Resources and Industry 1-2: 25-36 [2] Mateo-Sagasta, Javier; Zadeh, S. M.; Turral, H.; Burke, J. 2017. "Water pollution from … Continue reading FACE THE FACTS — Water / Pollution
FACE THE FACTS — Methane / Climate Change
Find all infographics on Instagram — @sentientsoul PROBLEM: METHANE / CLIMATE CHANGE [1] Gerber, P.J., Steinfeld, H., Henderson, B., Mottet, A., Opio, C., Dijkman, J., Falcucci, A. & Tempio, G. 2013. Tackling climate change through livestock – A global assessment of emissions and mitigation opportunities. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Rome. … Continue reading FACE THE FACTS — Methane / Climate Change
#STOPADANI: Environmental Impacts of the Carmichael Coal Mine
It's clear that while the rest of the modern world is attempting to move forward to a cleaner, more sustainable future, Australia still places the profit of a finite source over the welfare of future generations.
‘No fear, no pain’: What really happens to livestock when they leave Australian shores?
Feature Article by Olivia Nankivell ‘No fear, no pain’ is the mantra used by the Australian Livestock Exporters Council (ALEC). Yet the 60 Minutes investigation into live export negligence in early April shocked the nation, prompting calls for the brutal trade to be banned completely. More than two thousand sheep died onboard the Awassi Express … Continue reading ‘No fear, no pain’: What really happens to livestock when they leave Australian shores?
Eco-Friendly Living: Reducing Waste
The average Australian produces nearly 650kg of waste per year. In order to reduce this amount, we need to think about specific ways to combat mindless wastage. I started to cut down on unnecessary plastic around a year ago; I realised that my laziness and ignorance was excruciatingly damaging to the environment. So, who generates … Continue reading Eco-Friendly Living: Reducing Waste
Putting Stress Into Perspective.
After a super stressful end to the uni year, It's been wonderful to relax and ease into the summer break. [STRESS] - Now, I must admit, I'm not one to preach on this topic. At least a few times a year, I'll have a complete breakdown due to various obstacles in life. Luckily, most of the … Continue reading Putting Stress Into Perspective.
Essential Oils: Nature’s Multitasker.
Today's blog post is extra special as I'm having a chat with my sister, Charlotte! For a while now, she's been raving about essential oils. She uses them for just about everything! Every time I walk into her house it smells absolutely lovely. Not in a chemical-y way, but in a natural, earthy way. I, myself, … Continue reading Essential Oils: Nature’s Multitasker.
For The Love Of Meat?
"I had no idea that there were any environmental factors that were damaging in meat production" "It's disturbing" "No one thinks about that sort of thing" "That picture is far from the supermarket" These were some of the responses after witnessing the extent of land clearing for cattle farming in central Queensland, Australia. Approximately 40 football … Continue reading For The Love Of Meat?
Is A Cruelty-Free Future Possible?
It's an issue we refrain from thinking about when possible. We, as consumers, like to distance ourselves from the dark process behind the shiny products on the shelf. Convincing labels, innovative packaging and clever marketing often distract from the grim reality behind closed doors. According to Humane Society International, approximately 100,000-200,000 animals die every year … Continue reading Is A Cruelty-Free Future Possible?
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