Plant-based eating is often advertised to individuals as a form of direct climate action. in episode 3, Rose and Kamea have a conversation about their own experience with plant-based diets, the misogynistic aftertaste of the meat industry, and their own relationship to climate change anxiety. 

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*This show contains strong language. Listener discretion is advised*

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An introduction to Factory Farming and Industrial Food 

The Meatrix was the internet spoof that initiated curiosity and introduced Kamea to the concept of factory farming. Food Inc, released in 2009 had a profound impact on both hosts as young adults. For a more recent documentary that introduces the concept of factory farming and sustainability checkout Cowspiracy. For a Wikipedia rabbit hole, see this page on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation.

Sexism and Speciesism

For this topic, we have a few articles that may be of interest to our listeners. The first is a post on Medium written by an activist collective. Here they give a breakdown of how speciesism and the patriarchy is harmful to folks that identify as male. The second article offers an overview of Carol J Adam's first book, The Sexual Politics of Meat. For more on Carol’s work visit her site or follow her on Instagram. 

 Sexualization in Meat Advertizing 

For real examples of women being objectified in meat advertisements see this article.

 Girls on Bread: 

This Friends clip is mentioned in the episode. Little did Joey know women have been using bread to catch boys for decades.  

The Climate Report

For an in-depth look at the IPCC report, visit their website or interactive atlas. For those of our listeners that would prefer to skim some key takeaway points, see this New York Times article. 

 A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety 

You can find more information about Sara Jaquette Ray and her book here. Also recommended is a reflective piece written by the author: Climate Anxiety Is an Overwhelmingly White Phenomenon

 Food Waste and Methane 

For more information about how food waste and how we get to methane check out this informative blog post. 

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