BARC has bite
Cody Boyko
Issue date: 11/17/09 Section: News
"Well over 800 million people on the planet are starving while the rest of us gluttonously consume and waste massive amounts of food every day," she said. "The consumption of animal flesh directly contributes to this unequal distribution and scarcity of food."Bringing more light to the situation, Costello stressed the inefficiencies that the production of meat is thought to be plagued with and its adverse effects on the world population.
"Eighty per cent of crops that could be used to feed the starving people are instead used to fatten animals so that we can eat their flesh," said Costello. "Clearly if trends towards increased meat consumption continue, we will never be able to produce enough food to feed the world population and global hunger will continue."
However, Costello does not raise an issue without offering a solution.
"On the other hand, if everyone went vegan, there would be more than enough food to nourish the world's entire population, if distributed equally of course."
BARC's second point of interest is the pet overpopulation crisis, which their annual drive also raises awareness for.
"Thousands of cats in particular end up in shelters annually in the Niagara Region, most of which end up being euthanized," said Costello. "According to recent statistics, approximately 3,500 cats are euthanized annually in the Niagara region due to pet over-population."
BARC urges everyone to help bring this cycle to an end by adopting a pet instead of going to a breeder and by having pets spayed or neutered.
In addition to all other campaigns that BARC is pursuing, they are also running the "Paws (Pause) for Thought" fundraiser in association with Niagara Action for Animals. The proceeds will go to animals in need within the area.
BARC's current composition boasts approximately 20 active members in addition to many more occasional supporters. The group always welcomes new student and community members to its cause.
BARC's annual fundraiser will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 18 in Thistle Hall and Wednesday Dec. 2 in Mackenzie Chown A Block from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
"Eighty per cent of crops that could be used to feed the starving people are instead used to fatten animals so that we can eat their flesh," said Costello. "Clearly if trends towards increased meat consumption continue, we will never be able to produce enough food to feed the world population and global hunger will continue."
However, Costello does not raise an issue without offering a solution.
"On the other hand, if everyone went vegan, there would be more than enough food to nourish the world's entire population, if distributed equally of course."
BARC's second point of interest is the pet overpopulation crisis, which their annual drive also raises awareness for.
"Thousands of cats in particular end up in shelters annually in the Niagara Region, most of which end up being euthanized," said Costello. "According to recent statistics, approximately 3,500 cats are euthanized annually in the Niagara region due to pet over-population."
BARC urges everyone to help bring this cycle to an end by adopting a pet instead of going to a breeder and by having pets spayed or neutered.
In addition to all other campaigns that BARC is pursuing, they are also running the "Paws (Pause) for Thought" fundraiser in association with Niagara Action for Animals. The proceeds will go to animals in need within the area.
BARC's current composition boasts approximately 20 active members in addition to many more occasional supporters. The group always welcomes new student and community members to its cause.
BARC's annual fundraiser will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 18 in Thistle Hall and Wednesday Dec. 2 in Mackenzie Chown A Block from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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