HealthyPlanet

04/17/2026

When Captain Kirk speaks, it behooves people from all galaxies to listen!

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William Shatner is delivering a blunt warning about the future of our planet.

In a new PETA video, the 95-year-old Star Trek icon urges people to rethink their diets and move toward plant-based eating, saying that humanity is “killing this beautiful planet.”

He references one of Captain Kirk’s most famous ideas, that the greatest danger we face is often ourselves and our own irrational choices.

In the message, Shatner highlights the suffering of animals and the growing environmental damage caused by human activity, calling it tragic and preventable. He insists that science already shows a clearer path forward and that action cannot be delayed.

Beyond this message, Shatner has long supported conservation efforts, including Sea Shepherd, and continues to speak out for environmental protection.

His warning aligns with research from the University of Oxford showing that plant-based diets can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water pollution by up to 75 percent compared to high-meat diets.

The message is simple and urgent: small daily food choices may be one of the most powerful tools we have to protect life on Earth before it is too late.

This is what he wants everyone to understand.

04/14/2026

"March 31 (Reuters) - The American Heart Association's new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasized a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, ​fruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based protein over meat."

Great to see the AHA speaking the truth and accurately portraying nutritional science, despite the unserious food pyramid that was recently released with the FDA's US Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Interestingly, the FDA said this about the AHA guidelines:

"The American Heart ​Association's guidance is aligned with the U.S. Food and ​Drug Administration's ⁠dietary guidelines on major issues, a spokesperson from the FDA said, adding they look forward to working collaboratively with AHA."

Let's hope that the collaborative effort starts soon and results in the realignment of the FDA's dietary guidelines with the best available nutrition evidence.

The American Heart Association's new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasized a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, ​fruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based protein over meat.

04/03/2026

The researchers at Stanford once again looked into the impact of eating animals on our ecosystem. And as we already know, the impacts are immense--and then some.

Worth the read.

And stay tuned for the upcoming HealthyPlanet Radio Show on Friday, April 10th, where we'll be doing our annual deep dive into this very topic. That's on WUSB, 90.1 FM at 6PM.

Livestock production drives 14–18% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Learn how meat affects climate, water, and biodiversity — and what solutions exist.

04/02/2026

Unlike the new US Dietary Guidelines for Americans that inexplicably prioritized animal over plant proteins, the new American Heart Association nutrition guidance emphasizes a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, ​fruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based protein over meat.

American Heart Association bucks Trump administration line to suggest prioritizing plant-based protein over meat

03/24/2026

PLEASE SHARE: This is an article in the Long Island Herald about the South Fork Wind project. During the winter storm of 2026, electricity prices across the state were surging due to high demand for natural gas.

Meanwhile, South Fork Wind delivered consistent power at a single, stable rate far below that of fossil-fuel-based energy. Unlike gas and oil, the cost of offshore wind is fixed through long-term contracts, protecting ratepayers from price spikes caused by global events or fuel market volatility. For Long Island, projects like this mean cleaner energy, economic growth, and a more resilient energy system.

Wind power is truly American-grown energy that, unlike increased drilling for toxic fossil fuels, actually insulates us from global crises now and into the future.

When we choose wind power on Long Island, we're choosing jobs, clean air, price and climate stability.

Off the coast of Long Island, a new chapter in the region’s energy future is already spinning. The South Fork Wind project — the first utility-scale offshore wind farm serving New York — is now delivering electricity to the East End, demonstrating that offshore wind is no longer theoretical. I...

02/03/2026

The current administration continues to pursue its irrational campaign against wind and other clean energy sources. They've tried various arguments to support their pro-fossil-fuel stance, but each is based on mistruths.

Clean energy employs more workers who are well paid. Clean energy and energy efficiency cost less than the burning of fossil fuels. Clean energy doesn't kill millions of people each year with toxic emissions. And clean energy is the best path to energy independence.

But they continue their efforts to shut down wind projects—even those well on their way to completion — despite the cost to thousands of workers already engaged in building them. Fortunately, their efforts are failing in the courts.

Let your legislator know that you see through the lies and that you expect them to support energy that truly serves the American public.

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🌬BREAKING NEWS: Federal judge allows Sunrise Wind to resume offshore wind construction! This offshore wind project is already about 45% complete, with dozens of turbine foundations installed.

This marks the fifth court loss for the administration in its effort to stop offshore wind projects currently under construction along the East Coast.

While this is a major win, these projects will continue to face legal and political challenges and will need to keep defending themselves in court.

Help us keep the pressure on, we encourage you to contact your elected officials and urge New York to stay the course on offshore wind.

Take Action NOW: https://www.citizenscampaign.org/whats-new-at-cce/2026/1/15/we-need-your-voicenew-york-must-continue-progress-on-offshore-wind

01/19/2026

Thank you Dr. Fuhrman for shedding some light on the new dietary guidelines.

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12/18/2025

The attacks on science and the environment are happening more quickly than the American public is able to keep up with.

The negative impacts of climate change are being felt in real time across the globe and are accelerating. And yet those leading our government have taken the position that it isn't real. This isn't based on any scientific consensus. That's just their opinion. It's a very sad time for our natural world.

“Honestly, the majority of work at NCAR is not climate change related,” Pielke says. He thinks the attack may simply be projection—that “the administration doesn’t like the idea of climate change, and therefore anything related to climate must be bad.”

White House budget director calls the National Center for Atmospheric Research a source of “climate alarmism”

11/29/2025

For those of you who haven't had enough Thanksgiving cheer, consider attending a 100% plant-based function that's being held on Saturday (today) by our friends at Humane Long Island! If you're lucky, you can get some of the last remaining tickets.

Happy, compassionate Thanksgiving to all!

Here's a bit about the event from Humane Long Island.

🦃 Thanksliving: A Compassionate Thanksgiving Celebration

Benefiting Humane Long Island

Join us for an unforgettable Thanksliving Vegan Thanksgiving — a celebration of compassion, gratitude, and delicious plant-based food — all to support Humane Long Island, a nonprofit rescuing turkeys and other farmed animals from slaughter and giving them the lives they deserve.

This year, we’re turning the traditional holiday feast on its head. Instead of eating turkeys, we’re honoring them — along with all beings — through community, kindness, and incredible vegan cuisine.

✨ Event Highlights:

🌱 Sumptuous Vegan Feast by Secret Vegan Kitchen and Veg on Board, featuring seasonal, cruelty-free dishes crafted with love.

💛 Heartwarming Stories from Humane Long Island’s rescued residents.

🎁 Raffles to benefit the animals.

🦃 A chance to meet turkeys rescued by Humane Long Island (contingent on the personality and health of the turkeys we rescue this year!)

Come hungry, leave inspired — and help make a real difference for turkeys and all animals this holiday season.

Let’s give thanks by living compassionately — because gratitude tastes better when it’s cruelty-free.

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🦃 Thanksliving: A Compassionate Thanksgiving CelebrationBenefiting Humane Long IslandJoin us for an unforgettable Thanksliving Vegan Thanksgiving — a celebration of compassion, gratitude, and delicious plant-based food — all to support Humane Long Island, a nonprofit rescuing turkeys and othe...

09/17/2025

It's Stand Up to Cancer Day! For 20 years, the Suffolk County Cancer Prevention & Health Promotion Coalition has joined forces to promote community awareness and support those affected by cancer. Never give up! Cancer Resources in Suffolk County can be found here: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Health-Services/Cancer-Prevention-and-Health-Promotion-Coalition

Members:
Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition (HBCAC)
HealthyPlanet
Healthy Schools and Communities Long Island

Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition
Cancer Services Program of Suffolk County
Long Island Health Collaborative
Take Action Against Cancer
Latina Sisters Support Inc.
The Witness Project of Long Island
The Maurer Foundation
Northwell Health
Thursday's Child of Long Island
Transvibin'
PFY
Strength For Life

09/15/2025

How sad it is that so much of our priceless, irreplaceable nature is under attack by this administration in the name of short-term profit for powerful corporations.

"...the Trump administration has made no secret of its ambitions: a ramp-up of logging and drilling across public lands, and a sweeping plan to shrink up to six national monuments in the south-west.

Taken together, a larger strategy comes into focus: Republicans are laying the groundwork to sell off some of the nation’s most treasured public assets. And it begins with gutting the numbers and the morale of the very people who protect them."

During the McCarthy era’s darkest days, public lands came under attack. History now repeats itself – and this may be the last chance to defend what’s ours

08/11/2025

As year after year is proclaimed the new "hottest year on record," wind energy continues to look increasingly promising--and increasingly necessary. Renewable, clean energy that puts Long Islanders to work while reducing the toxic emissions emitted by outdated, expensive fossil fuels is a win-win for us both locally and globally.

"We don’t have to choose between reliability and affordability on one side, and public health protections on the other. Offshore wind delivers all three, and the time to act is