NBSV 195: Environmental benefits of plant-based agriculture with agrologist Cory Davis
- Karina Inkster
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
Agrologist Cory Davis joins me to unpack the environmental toll of animal agriculture—and the enormous potential of plant-based food systems to reduce emissions, reclaim land, and restore ecosystems. Cory brings a systems-level perspective that blends science, ethics, and practical solutions. He also does some serious myth-busting about “sustainable” local meat and “regenerative grazing”. Whether you're a climate advocate or curious about food’s environmental impact, this episode will challenge what you thought you knew about sustainable eating.
Cory is a licensed professional agrologist with over 10 years of experience in natural resource and environmental management. He is a co-author of “Plant-Powered Protein: Nutrition Essentials and Dietary Guidelines for All Ages” along with Vesanto Melina and Brenda Davis, where he breaks down the environmental impacts of different protein choices. He also recently coauthored a paper in the Annals of Medicine titled "Health Disparities and Climate Change in the Marshall Islands".
Important topics we discussed:
>> Why aren’t more climate activists vegan? Privilege, cultural context, and the social baggage of veganism (even within climate-conscious circles), and how the movement might better meet people where they are.
>> The truth behind “local meat”: how most small-scale cattle in BC are funnelled into massive Alberta feedlots—debunking common beliefs about local, ethical meat production and exposing the broader industrial supply chain.
>> The environmental math behind our food choices, including a stat showing beef uses over 90 times more land than tofu per pound.
Connect with Cory:
>> Cory's website
>> Cory on Instagram
Mentioned in this episode:
>> Health disparities and climate change in the Marshall Islands [article co-authored by Cory]
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