Beware of "Grass-Fed" and "Free Range" Labels—Why Sustainable, Ethical Meat Doesn't Exist

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Beware of “Grass-Fed” and “Free Range” Labels—Why Sustainable, Ethical Meat Doesn’t Exist

Do labels like “grass-fed” and “free range” actually mean that products are better for the animals and the planet? Or do they just help to relieve cognitive dissonance?

2 Wins for Octopus Lovers: Mycelium-Based Tentacles and a Historic Farm Ban

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2 Wins for Octopus Lovers: Mycelium-Based Tentacles and a Historic Farm Ban

Why Big Meat Has an Ugly Human Rights Problem 

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Why Big Meat Has an Ugly Human Rights Problem 

Vegan Food Brands Are Channeling Banksy With Radical, Political Marketing. Can It Change Our Food System?

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Vegan Food Brands Are Channeling Banksy With Radical, Political Marketing. Can It Change Our Food System?

Will France's Ban on "Meat" Terms on Plant-Based Products Hurt the Industry? Here's What 3 Experts Have to Say

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Will France’s Ban on “Meat” Terms on Plant-Based Products Hurt the Industry? Here’s What 3 Experts Have to Say

Amsterdam Is Vying With 24 Other Cities for the Title of "Plant-Based Capital"

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Amsterdam Is Vying With 24 Other Cities for the Title of “Plant-Based Capital”

There’s a Bonkers Debate About Potatoes Not Being Vegetables. Countless Health Studies Say Otherwise.

Health

There’s a Bonkers Debate About Potatoes Not Being Vegetables. Countless Health Studies Say Otherwise.

Baltimore Makes History as First US City to Declare January “Veganuary” Month

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Baltimore Makes History as First US City to Declare January “Veganuary” Month

California’s Prop 12 Is Now in Effect. Here’s What It Means for Your Food, Whether You Live In the State or Not.

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California’s Prop 12 Is Now in Effect. Here’s What It Means for Your Food, Whether You Live In the State or Not.

This Former Clinton Health Advisor Says Eating Vegetables Is Like Taking Viagra

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This Former Clinton Health Advisor Says Eating Vegetables Is Like Taking Viagra

Could This Lawsuit Against Dunkin’ Finally End Vegan Milk Surcharges? Experts Weigh In 

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Could This Lawsuit Against Dunkin’ Finally End Vegan Milk Surcharges? Experts Weigh In 

A new class action lawsuit challenges the legality of Dunkin’ charging extra for vegan milk. 

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Move Over, Los Angeles and NYC: These 3 City Council Votes Could Make Pittsburgh the New Vegan Capital 

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Move Over, Los Angeles and NYC: These 3 City Council Votes Could Make Pittsburgh the New Vegan Capital 

Child Labor in the Meat Industry: 'Conditions Are Dickensian'

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Child Labor in the Meat Industry: ‘Conditions Are Dickensian’

Uh-Oh, the World’s Biggest Climate Conference Just Became a Platform for Big Meat and Dairy

Politics

Uh-Oh, the World’s Biggest Climate Conference Just Became a Platform for Big Meat and Dairy

Why Joaquin Phoenix Wants You To Talk About This Movie With Everyone You Know

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Why Joaquin Phoenix Wants You To Talk About This Movie With Everyone You Know

Can We Trust Fast Food Mascots? Unsurprisingly, It's a No

Media

Can We Trust Fast Food Mascots? Unsurprisingly, It’s a No

Animal Law With Animal Outlook: What Is Animal Law? 

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Animal Law With Animal Outlook: What Is Animal Law? 

Can the 2023 Farm Bill Help Vegan Food Gain More Momentum?

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Can the 2023 Farm Bill Help Vegan Food Gain More Momentum?

Oatly and Beyond Meat Take On Big Ag in 2 New Must-Watch Campaigns

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Oatly and Beyond Meat Take On Big Ag in 2 New Must-Watch Campaigns

US Government Promotes 'Unfree Market,' Invests in Animal Products 800 Times More Than Plants

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US Government Promotes ‘Unfree Market,’ Invests in Animal Products 800 Times More Than Plants

How Ukraine's Lviv Vegan Kitchen Feeds Up to 500 War Refugees Every Day

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How Ukraine’s Lviv Vegan Kitchen Feeds Up to 500 War Refugees Every Day

Why Netflix's New Food Documentary 'Poisoned' Is More Like a Horror Film

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Why Netflix’s New Food Documentary ‘Poisoned’ Is More Like a Horror Film

1,400 US Mayors Join New York Mayor Eric Adams in Promoting Plant-Based Food

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1,400 US Mayors Join New York Mayor Eric Adams in Promoting Plant-Based Food

Government Funding for Alternative Protein Doubles to $635 Million. Is That Enough?

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Government Funding for Alternative Protein Doubles to $635 Million. Is That Enough?

Are 'Humane' and 'Grass-Fed' Meat Labels Confusing Consumers? Experts Say Yes

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Are ‘Humane’ and ‘Grass-Fed’ Meat Labels Confusing Consumers? Experts Say Yes

Is Meat Really Crucial for Health? Here's Why Many Medical and Nutritional Professionals Say It Isn't 

Nutrition

Is Meat Really Crucial for Health? Here’s Why Many Medical and Nutritional Professionals Say It Isn’t 

How Beans, Lentils, and Veggie Burgers Keep Arnold Schwarzenegger Strong at 75

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How Beans, Lentils, and Veggie Burgers Keep Arnold Schwarzenegger Strong at 75

Texas Governor Signs New Plant-Based Meat Labeling Law. Is It Constitutional?

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Texas Governor Signs New Plant-Based Meat Labeling Law. Is It Constitutional?

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What the Supreme Court's Ruling on California's Prop 12 Means for Animals Everywhere

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What the Supreme Court’s Ruling on California’s Prop 12 Means for Animals Everywhere

Mayor’s New Campaign Challenges 8.8 Million New Yorkers to 'Eat a Whole Lot More Plants'

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Mayor’s New Campaign Challenges 8.8 Million New Yorkers to ‘Eat a Whole Lot More Plants’

Reducing Methane Alone Won't Fix Animal Agriculture's Devastating Environmental Impact, Here's Why 

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Reducing Methane Alone Won’t Fix Animal Agriculture’s Devastating Environmental Impact, Here’s Why 

1 Million People a Year Die From Antibiotic Resistance. The Culprit? Factory Farms.

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1 Million People a Year Die From Antibiotic Resistance. The Culprit? Factory Farms.

Does a Vegan Diet Deserve Religion-Style Protection? Reddit Thread Makes the Case

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Does a Vegan Diet Deserve Religion-Style Protection? Reddit Thread Makes the Case

Scientists Create ‘Mini’ Organs That Could Bring an End to Animal Testing

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Scientists Create ‘Mini’ Organs That Could Bring an End to Animal Testing

Eat Just Changed Eggs. Now, It's Coming for Tennessee's Proposed Drag Brunch Ban.

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Eat Just Changed Eggs. Now, It’s Coming for Tennessee’s Proposed Drag Brunch Ban.

Cory Booker: Empathy Is Necessary to Change Our Food System

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Cory Booker: Empathy Is Necessary to Change Our Food System

Is It Possible to Sell Animals on Craigslist? Here's What You Need to Know

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Is It Possible to Sell Animals on Craigslist? Here’s What You Need to Know

FDA Says Dairy-Free Milk Can Be Labeled "Milk." There's Just One Catch.

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FDA Says Dairy-Free Milk Can Be Labeled “Milk.” There’s Just One Catch.

Nearly 300 Groups Call Upon EU for Sustainable Food Plan

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Nearly 300 Groups Call Upon EU for Sustainable Food Plan

How This Dutch Town Is Helping People Choose Plant-Based Foods 

Activism

How This Dutch Town Is Helping People Choose Plant-Based Foods 

World's First Sanctuary for Spanish Bulls Rescued From Bullfighting Opens in Colombia

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World’s First Sanctuary for Spanish Bulls Rescued From Bullfighting Opens in Colombia

New Brexit Rules Add Hefty Taxes to Animal Products. One Candy Company's Solution: Go Vegan.

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New Brexit Rules Add Hefty Taxes to Animal Products. One Candy Company’s Solution: Go Vegan.

Edinburgh Is First Capital City to Sign Plant Based Treaty. Will Others Follow?

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Edinburgh Is First Capital City to Sign Plant Based Treaty. Will Others Follow?

14 Plant-Based Meals are Now the Default Options at All NYC Hospitals

Health

14 Plant-Based Meals are Now the Default Options at All NYC Hospitals

German Government Embraces Plant-Based Food Shift to Fight Climate Crisis

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German Government Embraces Plant-Based Food Shift to Fight Climate Crisis

NYC Rolls Out $44 Million Plant-Based Nutrition Training for Healthcare Professionals 

Health

NYC Rolls Out $44 Million Plant-Based Nutrition Training for Healthcare Professionals 

Cory Booker: Banning Factory Farms Is a Bipartisan Issue

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Cory Booker: Banning Factory Farms Is a Bipartisan Issue

42 Percent of Consumers Think Plant-Based Food Will Replace Meat By 2032

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42 Percent of Consumers Think Plant-Based Food Will Replace Meat By 2032

Singapore and Israel Are Alternative Protein Leaders. Where Does Your Country Stand?

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Singapore and Israel Are Alternative Protein Leaders. Where Does Your Country Stand?

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Is COP27 Greenwashing? Why Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Thinks So

The Meat Industry Is Still Destroying the Amazon for Soy, Study Finds

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The Meat Industry Is Still Destroying the Amazon for Soy, Study Finds

Are Vegan Burgers Confusing Anyone? 'Meat' Labeling Laws Under Scrutiny, Again

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Are Vegan Burgers Confusing Anyone? ‘Meat’ Labeling Laws Under Scrutiny, Again

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