Food, Climate, and the Fight for a Just Future - Part 2/6 Episode 5 of Because They Need Us

Welcome to Food, Climate, and the Fight for a Just Future - Part 2/6 ⚛️ From Dark Matter to Plant-Based How a Physics PhD Transitioned to Plant Based Food System AdvocacyDr. Kimmy Cushman discusses her journey from being a theoretical physicist researcher to the Scientific Advisor for Plant Based Treaty, and how science holds the keys to creating a more sustainable and compassionate world.Dr. Cushman is a scientific advisor and campaigner at Plant Based Treaty, helping to bring the global food system into focus in societal, academic, and political conversations around the climate emergency, the biodiversity crisis, food security, and public health. 🌱📜 The Plant-Based Treaty Movement ExplainedIn this 6-Part Episode of Because They Need Us, the official podcast of Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL), Judie is joined by leaders of the global Plant-Based Treaty movement—Anita Krajnc, founder of Animal Save Movement, President of Plant Based Treaty, Dr. Kimmy Cushman, Scientific Advisor and Campaigner, and Samantha Lau, U.S. Liaison —for a powerful conversation on why food must be central to climate action.The full episode explores:• Why food is missing from most climate action plans• The climate impact of animal agriculture and methane emissions• The origins and goals of the Plant-Based Treaty• How cities are leading the way on plant-based policy• Food justice, Indigenous rights, and global equity• Reducing deforestation through food system reform• Strategies for advancing plant-based legislation• How listeners can take action locally and globallyWATCH PART 1 : What is the Plant-Based Treaty? with Anita Krajnc & Judie MancusoEndorse the Plant Based Treaty today! Get full access to Social Compassion in Legislation’s Substack at socialcompassion.substack.com/subscribe