Can we make climate-change a synonym for global-warming? Although these terms have different meanings within the scientific community, and especially among climate researchers, they are often used interchangeably in the common vernacular. When considered in the context of vegetarianism, they are...

I have noticed that some tags on this site are spelled with US English, while others are spelled with UK English. Examples: UK English ageing vs. aging US English fertilizer vs. fertiliser soy vs. soya Should we concern ourselves with this inconsistency?

I've heard variously that leather either comes from specific breeds of cattle or is mainly a byproduct of the beef industry. Which is true, and does it vary by region or other factors? If leather is truly a byproduct of the meat industry, is it safe to say that reducing or eliminating production...

Honey bees, specifically the European Honey Bee (apis mellifera), are often used in service of pollinating crops in large industrial monocultures. These bees also produce honey which is collected and sold for profit. Is honey the main product or is it a byproduct? Does an apiary depend on sellin...