The latest edition of the Society's magazine Natural Health and Vegetarian Life is the Summer 2008/09 issue. For a summary of the contents click on the cover above.
Welcome to The Australian Vegetarian Society Website
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization report, 'Livestock's Long Shadow' concludes that global animal agriculture contributes more greenhouse gas emissions (in CO2 equivalents) - an astonishing 18% of the total - than all forms of transportation (13.5%).
Another study from the University of Chicago found that the average American diet requires the production of an extra ton and a half of carbon dioxide-equivalent - in the form of both carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases - compared to a strictly vegetarian diet.
Most recently a study by the National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science in Japan found that a kilogram of beef is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution than driving for 3 hours while leaving all the lights on back home.
Reducing your meat intake is one of the most effective personal strategies for slowing global warming. Food for thought!
You can read more on the relationship between meat production and global warming by clicking HERE.
The Australian Vegetarian Society aims to bring this awareness to many more people. Why not join and help us make a difference?
Bigfoot is not a Myth
Posted on Tuesday, June 17 @ 15:45:05 EST (1545 reads)
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Unfortunately, it is a reality created by billions of people around the world whose larger-than-life ecological footprint is responsible for today’s biggest environmental problems. For more info, click here.
'A Sacred Duty' Film
Posted on Friday, February 15 @ 15:08:24 EST (828 reads)
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This new film has been produced by the Jewish Vegetarians of North America. Although it deals with the environment and the treatment of animals from a Jewish perspective, most of the matters it deals with relate directly to us all. Running time is about one hour. The DVD can be obtained in Australia for free. Click here for details.
Live Animal Export Indefensible
Posted on Friday, February 15 @ 14:32:21 EST (891 reads)
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Live Export. It's Just Cruel.
Each year millions of Australian animals are transported across the world for slaughter.
Sheep sent to the Middle East by sea are crammed into pens holding around three sheep per square metre. They're terrified and will spend up to three weeks on the crowded ship. On the way they will suffer from stress, heat exhaustion and extreme temperatures.
Many do not eat, are injured or suffer from disease. Tens of thousands will die on the way each year. Those which survive are regularly transported in car boots in extreme temperatures before being handled and slaughtered in the most barbaric way.
Together we can stop this appalling journey of cruelty. Take action now. Click here.
The Natural Health Directory!
Posted on Sunday, September 30 @ 16:50:51 EST (1361 reads)
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The Natural Health Directory is a product database which provides information on natural health, vegetarian and vegan products. If you have a product which is suitable, you can add it to the directory for free.
Lucy Speaks Out for Animals
Posted on Monday, April 23 @ 16:17:17 EST (1528 reads)
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The state of piggeries here in Australia is appalling. These highly intelligent animals are bred for consumption under horrific conditions. Animals Australia has an ongoing campaign to end this dreadful practice.
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