Category Archives: Diet & Climate

Lynn Gallagher is honored as a “Salvos Salutes”

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Katharine

Congratulations to our member Lynn Gallagher for being chosen as one of Rod Sullivan’s annual “Salvos Salutes” From Rod’s Salvos newsletter: “Activists, regardless of the topic about which they are passionate, should follow the lead of Lynn Gallagher of rural … Continue reading →

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Living Soil

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Charlene Lange

17 Jan 2020, Living Soil, documentary, will be shown at Prairie Hill Cohousing on  at 6:00 pm in the Common House.  The address is 140 Prairie Hill Lane. This film is showcasing innovative farmers who enrich their soils to enhance … Continue reading →

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Stop Factory Farms Lobby Day Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020

Posted on November 25, 2019 by 100 Grannies

Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The CCI (Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement) along with IARA (Iowa Alliance for Responsible Agriculture) is organizing lobby day for a moratorium on CAFOs.

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What can you do to help save the planet?

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Charlene Lange

To future generations: It’s 2018 and the planet is becoming aware. The Paris Climate agreement has been accepted by 197 countries but not the United States. We who contribute the most to climate change suffer the least. But there are … Continue reading →

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Vegfest article by Andy Douglas

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Katharine

Vegfest celebrates delectable diversity- Press Citizen 5 Nov 2019 These are interesting times for a person who eats a whole-food, plant-based diet. When I moved back to Iowa in the early 1990’s, vegetarianism was still regarded with some suspicion. Now, … Continue reading →

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Iowa City Area Restaurants with Vegan Options (27 Dec 2017)

Posted on December 27, 2017 by 100 Grannies

RESTAURANT LIST These restaurants told us they have vegan options, but don’t be afraid to ask for vegan options anywhere. This page was originally a Word document from 2017 available for download here. 2 Dogs Pub 1705 S. 1st Ave, Iowa … Continue reading →

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Hidden Cost of Hamburger

Posted on October 27, 2015 by 100 Grannies

The livestock industry is a major contributor to greenhouse gas pollution.  Americans eat three times more meat than people in other countries.  On average, we eat about three burgers per week. If all Americans gave up meat and cheese one … Continue reading →

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Resources to encourage vegetarian eating

Posted on January 26, 2015 by 100 Grannies

Are cows the cause of global warming? http://timeforchange.org/are-cows-cause-of-global-warming-meat-methane-CO2 – – – – web page gone. and I found one more Are we Comfortably Unaware? https://animalblawg.wordpress.com/2015/10/12/are-we-comfortably-unaware/   Articles Good article on “Cowspiracy”: https://animalblawg.wordpress.com/2015/10/12/are-we-comfortably-unaware/ Livestock’s Long Shadow Livestock’s Long Shadow summary The … Continue reading →

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Vegan Recipes – Alphabetic

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Katharine

Arrival soup Carolyn’s Fritters *Chicken-less Pot Pie Chickpea Avocado Spread for Sandwiches & Wraps CHILI CON CORN Chilighetti  Cream of Broccoli Soup *Dragon Bowl Eggless Egg Salad Sandwich Filling *Fettuccini Alfredo Garden Vegetable Chili with Kale & Black Beans Goulash … Continue reading →

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Resources to encourage vegetarian eating

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Katharine

Articles Are cows the cause of global warming? Are we Comfortably Unaware? Good article on “Cowspiracy”: https://animalblawg.wordpress.com/2015/10/12/are-we-comfortably-unaware/ Livestock’s Long Shadow Livestock’s Long Shadow summary Saving the Planet One Meal at a Time by Chris Hedges The Myth of Sustainable Meat … Continue reading →

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