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People Are Three Times More Likely to Be Displaced By Climate Change Than By Political Conflict
Nonprofit group Oxfam is urging ambitious emissions reductions to minimize the impact of climate-related disasters on people’s lives.
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McDonald’s to Debut Its First Vegan-Certified Meal in UK
The Vegan Society–approved Veggie Dippers—made from red pepper, rice, sun-dried tomato pesto, and split peas and coated in breadcrumbs—will be available for purchase on their own or as part of a meal deal.
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West Point Military Academy Serves Tens of Thousands of Vegan Cookies
Since partnering with the school, Root Nine Baking Company has supplied more than 53,000 cookies and 14,000 brownies for the cadets.
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300 Medical Students in Detroit Complete the First Mandated Plant-Based Nutrition Program in the US
The Wayne State School of Medicine hosted a month-long curriculum for its 300 first-year medical students to teach them about the evidence-based science behind whole-food plant-based nutrition.
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First Vegan Fine-Dining Restaurant Opens in Finland
Helsinki’s VILLD focuses on dishes made with foraged wild ingredients that are created using traditional techniques.
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New Vegan Restaurant to Open Inside Igloo Hotel in Costa Rica
Chef Matthew Kenney’s new restaurant Casa Planta—which will open inside eco-friendly IGLOO Beach Lodge hotel—will focus on wellness and locally grown food.
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11-Year-Old Vegan Chef Punched By Classmate, Makes Moving Statement About Bullying
Omari McQueen of the vegan brand Dipalicious wants others to know that you should never let a bully stop you from doing what you love.
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Vegan Prince Invests in Slaughter-Free Pet Food Startup
Bond Pet Foods’ $1.2 million in seed funding will support the research and development needed to scale its cultured meat products for cats and dogs.
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New Law in Alberta, Canada Passes to Conceal Animal Cruelty on Farms
Bill 27 directly targets undercover investigators on industrial animal farms and comes with a fine of up to $200,000 and jail time.
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Gino’s East Becomes First Major Chicago Pizza Chain to Offer Vegan Cheese
The iconic deep-dish chain has partnered with vegan cheese brand Daiya to make vegan pizza more accessible to everyone.
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Upscale Vegan Mexican Chain Expands to Orange County, CA
The second location of Gracias Madre brings its vegan carnitas tacos, Jamaica flautas, and cinnamon churros to a 4,300-square-foot space in Newport Beach.
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Vegan Bodega Opens in California to Give Vulnerable Communities Access to Healthy Food
LaRayia’s Bodega provides vegan snacks and homemade meals that are $5 or less.