Anke Engelke Adopts Vegan Lifestyle to Reduce Environmental Impact

The comedian cites climate concerns as the reason for her dietary choices but acknowledges other lifestyle habits she cannot give up.

Anke Engelke, a 59-year-old comedian and actress, has chosen a vegan diet as part of her effort to reduce her environmental footprint.
She describes her decision as part of an 'exclusion principle,' noting she cannot forgo certain other 'unavoidable climate stressors,' such as driving and occasional flights to visit distant family.
Engelke admits to still using some products with environmental drawbacks, like chemical-based detergents and cosmetics.
Despite her personal veganism, Engelke enjoys baking for others and sometimes makes non-vegan desserts, such as cheesecake with eggs and cream cheese.
She emphasizes that her choice to go vegan stems from a desire to contribute positively to the environment in areas where she feels she can make a difference.