AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Roar For Change advocates explore environmental and agricultural issues that affect both our land and lives. Some topics include increasing sustainability, adapting our energy sources and tackling issues that will increase the social sustainability of the animal agriculture industry.
Sustainability
A GREEN NEW DEAL
FOR THE AMERICAN
PEOPLE
By: Kelly Weikel
With a general consensus in the United States about the dangers of climate change, it is critical for a Green New Deal to pass into law and revolutionize the nation's environment-related policy. Encouraging green research, small-scale gardens, and green public works will be necessary to transform the country into a sustainable one.
Energy
ENERGY IN THE MODERN ERA
By: Jared Dayton
The viability of using state governments to sponsor renewable energy projects that are built, managed, and co-owned by private companies should be explored. This would allow for an unprecedented level of flexibility and efficiency from the beginning of planning all the way to the completion of construction. Furthermore, this plan promotes the beneficial transition to renewable energy and provides long-term goals that can appeal both to environmentalists as well as savvy businessmen.
Animal Rights
COULD A TAIL DOCKING BAN BENEFIT THE DAIRY FARMER TOO?
By: Sydney Jewell
Consumer animal welfare concerns surrounding the dairy industry have been growing within the recent years. Controversial practices, such as tail docking, are a major source of these concerns. A ban holds the possibility of lowering consumer concerns, boosting demand for dairy products, and helping struggling farmers.