Scientists Urge Decrease in Beef Consumption
A coalition of scientists has released a report outlining the inefficiency and environmental destruction of beef production.
The environmental nonprofit Union of Concerned Scientists has issued a new report that urges the world’s citizens to eat less meat, especially beef, in efforts to increase sustainability and protect the environment. The report finds that beef production is extremely inefficient, accounting for roughly 60 percent of the world’s agricultural land use but also resulting in less than five percent of edible protein and less than two percent of total calories for people. Additionally, it is responsible for massive deforestation and methane release. The scientists encourage consumers to eat less beef, and meat in general, and to urge local grocery stores to only carry meats that are not associated with deforestation.
101-Location Chain Burgerfi Adds Vegan Beyond Burger
The vegan patty will be available at eight locations of the growing gourmet burger chain nationwide in time for the 4th of July.
Read More »
New Tech Gadget Detects Milk and Meat in Food
The "Ally" is being developed by a vegetarian engineering student to check for the presence of animal products in foods while traveling.
Read More »
Serena Williams Invests in Vegan Smoothie Brand
Ready-to-blend smoothie company Daily Harvest attracts celebrity capital from Gwyneth Paltrow and Serena Williams.
Read More »
One-Quarter of New Zealanders to Drop Meat by 2025
Research shows New Zealand residents are increasingly leaving meat of their plates.
Read More »
Hampton Creek to Debut Slaughter-Free Meat Next Year
The billion-dollar company behind Just Mayo has been secretly making cultured meat for the past year.
Read More »
More Flashbacks
- "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" Goes Vegan
- Las Vegas Pasta Shop Debuts 20-Dish Vegan Menu
- Plant Protein Slashes Risk of Early Onset Menopause
- France Historically Awards Vegan Chef With Coveted Title
- Party Drug "Special K" Found in "100% Natural" Chicken
- Veganism in the US Grows by 600% Since 2014
- Punk Rock Drummer Rolls Out Vegan Food Truck
- Vegan Cinnamon Roll Shop to Open in Pennsylvania
- Target Pulls Hampton Creek Off Shelves
- Vegan Brand Named First Zero-Waste Facility of Its Kind
- Impossible Burger Debuts at 11 Burger Bars in Texas
- Czech Republic to Ban Fur Farms
- 132-Year-Old Lobster Set Free by Long Island Clam Bar
- Smoked Meat Bar Now Sells Vegan Ribs
- Doctors Call for Plant-Based Meals in Hospitals
- Factory Farms Cause Lung Damage to Nearby Residents
- Reducing Cost of Vegetables Saves 150,500 Human Lives
- BREAKING: NYC Bans Use of Wild Animals in Circuses
- Vegan "Love Latte" Debuts for LGBTQ Pride Month
- Documentary About Vegan Music Legends Debuts in 2018
