Brighter Green at American University

Martin Rowe, senior fellow of Brighter Green, will be one of three panelists asking the question, Do We Really Have to Go Vegan?” on Earth Day at American University. He’ll discuss the environmental impacts of animal agriculture.

Cooling the Planet, Feeding the World: Diet for a Hot Planet Launches in Paperback

Come celebrate the paperback release of Brighter Green colleague Anna Lappé’s book Diet for a Hot Planet. Brighter Green’s Executive Director Mia MacDonald will be moderating a panel discussion on the climate impact of our food choices, with… Read More

Brighter Green at Summit Forum on Science and Technology for a Carbon Neutral Society in Beijing

Brighter Green Executive Director Mia MacDonald is speaking at the Beijing 2011: Summit Forum on Science and Technology for a Carbon Neutral Society, taking place on Tuesday March 29.

Brighter Green at Healthy Food for a Healthy Life: Cool Food in School and at Home

Join the New York Coalition for Healthy School Food and the United Federation of Teachers Humane Education Committee for a discussion on plant based nutrition, weight loss, and the climate impact of our diets. Panel to include Brighter Green’s Executive Director, Mia MacDonald. This event is open to teachers of grades pre-K to 12, and reservations are required. Tickets are $25/each.

New York City Launch: State of the World 2011: Innovations that Nourish the Planet

Come join The Worldwatch Institute’s Danielle Nierenberg and Small Planet Institute’s Anna Lappé for a thoughtful discussion on sustainable food systems.

Climate, Animal Agriculture, Food Security & Equity: Complexity and Consensus?

If you’re in Cancun for the Climate Conference, come join Brighter Green for a morning workshop and learn about animal agriculture and its effects on climate and food security.

Climate, Animal Agriculture, Food Security & Equity: Complexity and Consensus?

Panelists will explore the relatively unexamined livestock-climate change-food security-equity connection through case examples from Brazil, China, Ethiopia, and India.

A Conversation with Wangari Maathai

Nobel Peace Laureate, Wangari Maathai, invites you to share an evening with her as she discusses her new book, Replenishing the Earth: Spiritual Values for Healing Ourselves and the World, in New York City.

Martin Rowe to Speak at Boston Vegetarian Food Festival

Senior Brighter Green Fellow, Martin Rowe, will be addressing the environmental impacts of animal agriculture at Boston’s upcoming Vegetarian Food Festival.

Africa Animal Welfare Action Conference

Brighter Green attends the 2010 Africa Animal Welfare Action Conference, the theme of which is “Tackling Animal Welfare in Africa for Development.” Executive Director Mia MacDonald will speak about Brighter Green’s research on Ethiopia’s livestock sector and strategies for incorporating animal welfare and rights into policy action on climate change, food security, and economic and social equity.