🙏 Acknowledgement I recently came across a thought-provoking post by Benjamin Hilton of 80,000 Hours on the Effective Altruism Forum. The post provides a detailed overview of the immense harm caused by factory farming. Below is an excerpt highlighting some of the most shocking facts about the industry. For detailed references, please refer to the original article. A pig confined to a pen. Photo by Matthias Zomer on Pexels. ...

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🙏 Acknowledgement This essay by George Monbiot, a columnist for The Guardian, is part of his book This Can’t Be Happening, a collection of his writings on environmental issues. It was first published in The Guardian on 20 December 2017 and later posted on the author’s website. We are grateful to Monbiot for allowing us to translate it to Chinese and republish his essay here. 💡 Due to copyright reasons, please check the full original text at The Guardian. ...

🙏 Acknowledgement This essay by George Monbiot, a columnist for The Guardian, is part of his book This Can’t Be Happening, a collection of his writings on environmental issues. We are grateful to Monbiot for allowing us to translate it to Chinese and republish his essay here. We Can Stop the First Great Extermination George Monbiot October 2019 The Launch of Animal Rebellion, Smithfield Market, London I have spent my life learning and unlearning. We cannot navigate the world in which we live without unlearning some of its deepest myths. ...

A few weeks ago, we were invited to suggest vegan recipes for this year’s Thanksgiving menu for our canteen. Marseille Williamson shared some excellent recipes, which I translated into Chinese and sent to the canteen. Although I didn’t receive any response, the recipes are still worth trying. Here, I’m sharing the summarized versions, along with links to the original English recipes for reference. Note: Recipe images are not provided here due to copyright considerations. ...

Welcome to the very first newsletter for Plant Futures DKU! I (your club advisor) plan to send this out about once per month. If you’ve been ignoring all the WeChat messages (who hasn’t?), here’s a recap of what’s been happening and what’s coming up. 😛 Free Meal and More Protein (Keep reading if you’re interested in a free meal. 😉) The Food Committee held its monthly meeting with the canteen management on Friday, Nov. 15. Yours truly and Marseille Williamson attended and raised the usual concerns: ...

Poster for the Hummus Making Workshop Poster for the Oat Milk Making Workshop Recently, we held two amazing workshops: Hummus-Making Workshop on October 28th Oat Milk-Making Workshop on November 2nd 🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us! It was a fantastic time filled with creativity, laughter, and, of course, delicious food. A special thanks to Ola, Maya, and everyone else who helped organize these fun and meaningful events. We hope to see you at our next workshop! 🌟 ...

Prevent Digestive Cancers with Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes 📆 The book club meets every Monday at 12:00 PM during our regular Meatless Monday Lunch, near the stairs on the 2nd floor of CCT. Chapter 4 focuses on the prevention of digestive cancers—specifically colorectal, pancreatic, and esophageal cancers—through diet, lifestyle, and mindful choices. Dr. Greger emphasizes that what we eat directly impacts our digestive tract and can either increase or decrease our risk of these cancers. ...

Michael Mosley (1957-2024). Photo by: SBS On Demand Plant Futures Screens “Should I Eat Meat?” Documentary On Wednesday, September 11, Plant Futures at Duke Kunshan University hosted a screening of the BBC documentary “Should I Eat Meat?” presented by Dr. Michael Mosley. We were thrilled to see an unexpected number of attendees join us for this eye-opening film! 🎥🍿 About Michael Mosley 🕊️ Michael Mosley, who sadly passed away on June 5, 2024, was a renowned British journalist, producer, and presenter famous for his documentaries on science, medicine, and health. Originally trained as a doctor, Mosley transitioned to television, where he skillfully combined meticulous research with engaging storytelling. ...

Why is eating meat so controversial? What can I eat instead?? Join Plant Futures on Wednesday night 7-8 PM in the film appreciation room for our screening of the documentary “Should I Eat Meat? 🥩” There will be snacks and refreshments provided 🌱.