New Permanent Ocean Speed Limit Protects Whales
Due to a petition filed by animal-welfare groups, a once tentative large vessel speed limit is now a permanent law.
The Obama administration has instituted lower speed limits on seafaring vessels that are 65 feet or longer in select ocean territories as a way to aid the recovery of endangered whale species populations. The speed limit was first reduced five years ago as a tentative measure, but was made a permanent law days before its December 9, 2013 expiration date. According to the Humane Society of the United States, the federal government cites large ship collisions and commercial fishing gear entanglements as the greatest detriments to the ocean mammals’ struggle to regain their numbers, but since the speed-reduction law was imposed in 2008, there have been zero deaths reported within a 40-mile radius of the speed limit zone.
Hard Rock Cafe Debuts Meatless Menu
In honor of World Vegetarian Month, the chain will roll out its first North American meat-free menu at 42 locations.
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Maine Lobsters to Go Extinct by 2100
Scientists say that Maine's lobster population cannot survive rising water temperatures.
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New Netflix Show Easy Explores Veganism
Recent "Vegan Cinderella" episode of the popular show captures romance between animal-rights activist and the aspiring vegan that loves her.
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USA Today Nominates Vegan Butchers for Food Award
Readers are voting Herbivorous Butcher to the top of the leader board of USA Today's Best Food & Drink Makers Awards.
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New Vegan-Friendly Emoji App Launches
Nimoji brings crossed-out milk, eggs, fish, and other illustrated stickers to iPhones.
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