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Step 1: Strike for the Climate. Step 2: Go Vegan.
It's inspiring to see so many people around the world taking Greta Thunberg's lead and marching for the climate. But is marching enough?
Climate•3 min read
Jessica Scott-Reid
Jessica Scott-Reid is Sentient's Disinformation Correspondent covering disinformation, misinformation and the impact of both on culture. A freelance journalist based in Canada, Jessica has covered animals, the environment and food systems for major media in Canada and beyond, for the last decade. Jessica has been a contributor to Sentient since 2019, and her work also appears regularly in The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Winnipeg Free Press and Corporate Knights Magazine.
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Vegan Ethics Alone Won’t Save The Planet: Five Thoughts for Greener Veganism
There is a merging of movements afoot, as animal liberation and environmentalism meet with the same goal to rescue our dying planet. Jessica Scott-Reid examines criticism of veganism's green credentials.
Climate•7 min read
Perspective
Summertime is the Cruelest Time for Sled Dogs
August is often the hottest month in the Northern hemisphere. Jessica Scott-Reid discusses what this means for sled dogs, who serve their owners' purpose only during the winter.
Culture•5 min read
Perspective
Farmed Animal Transport: The Cruelest Leg Along the Road to Slaughter
There is no humane way to load a sentient being into a truck to send them off to a death they do not desire. Jessica Scott-Reid examines the fight against…
Food•5 min read
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