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What Veganism and Environmentalism Have In Common

  A lot of people want to go vegan because it is something they believe lines up with their morals. They are against cruelty toward animals and want to do something meaningful that will contribute to their liberation or to a better and more humane treatment during their lives in the factory farms where most of them are raised. This can be a very noble and worthy goal, but there is more to it than that.  Going vegan is important not just to show that animals are important, but also because the environment is affected as well. The same factory farms that are abusing the animals and keeping them in inhumane living conditions are also huge contributors to global warming and other environmental destruction. The toxic runoff from these farms infects the water supplies, and the methane gas that is emitted in the farms, specifically cow farms, is horrifying. That gas can deplete the ozone, which ultimately contributes to global warming.  It is a horrible connection. Not only do f...

Beginner’s Guide to Veganism

   Introduction to Veganism **What is veganism?** Veganism is a way of living that entails avoiding the use of animal products, mainly in food but also frequently in other aspects of daily life. Fundamentally, being vegan is about making thoughtful choices that reduce the harm that you do to the environment and animals. This entails getting rid of any kind of animal abuse or exploitation in products—be they food, clothes, cosmetics, or other items. Vegans abstain from eating meat, dairy, eggs, and any other animal-derived foods or products like gelatin or honey. Rather, they emphasize a plant-based diet that is high in grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. However, being vegan involves more than simply what you eat. It's a more comprehensive ethical position that affects choices in many facets of daily life, such as what you wear and what you purchase. **Key Principles of Veganism** Compassion, sustainability, and health are the three main tenets of veganism. V...