Israel’s Tel Aviv University launches Meat-Free Mondays with free samples and lectures.

Bulgaria amends penal code to include harsher punishments in animal cruelty cases.

Show your support for the environment by turning off your lights during Earth Hour.

Tonight, Portland, Maine, restaurant Pepperclub celebrates Meatout with a special four-course veg meal.

Los Angeles restaurant Chili Addiction introduces separate, entirely vegan menu.

At Paris Fashion Week, Karl Lagerfeld debuts Chanel’s Autumn 2010 line, featuring faux-fur designs.

EU study finds that 76 percent of its chickens are infected with bacteria known to cause illnesses.

St. Louis restaurant Herbie’s Vintage 72 adds vegetarian menu items, including vegan options

Newly introduced House bill aims to provide vegetarian alternatives and milk substitutes to school children.

Paul McCartney dishes about being veg, promoting Meat Free Mondays, and eating out in Stir It Up.

The World Peace Diet, Dr. Will Tuttle’s book about vegan lifestyles, tops Amazon’s Bestsellers list.

UK gives vegans same anti-discrimination rights in the workplace as religious groups.