Taking the consequences of a vegetarian ethic seriously

Sir Paul McCartney has put his weight behind a Viva! campaign to turn Britain veggie. A joint colourful, upbeat leaflet has been produced to coincide with National Vegetarian Week (June 14-20) encouraging people all over Britain to 'Go veggie with Paul McCartney and Viva!'

Discusses the pros and cons of vegetarianism and offers nutritional reasons why some people are better suited than others for this lifestyle.

Information on the algae Spirulina as an alternative for vegans who don't like vegetables.

Article by author Linda McCartney outlining the reasons why she supports vegetarianism and why she believes it will help solve the problem of world hunger.

Time Magazine cover story on nutrition.

A Texas store loses its lease because it sells meat; PETA isn't allowed to put up an anti-meat billboard. Asks if personal ethics and opinions guide business decisons.

Articles about the harmfulness of meat based diets and the cruelty involved with factory farming.

Article on the malaise of "scientism" in debates about the health and environmental impacts of vegetarianism, which is overly critical of details, and detracts attention from the real ethical issues.

Helps vegetarians make good food choices. Includes a Vegetarian food guide pyramid and other tools to help plan a balanced diet.