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Recipe: Vegan Fish Tacos
These incredible vegan fish tacos use banana blossom to give a really flaky texture to the ‘fish’, and are served with lightly pickled slaw, avocado and sriracha mayo. Created by Kelham Island Kitchen.
Vegan Seafood and Dairy-Free Dips - Whole Foods Reveals Plant-Based Predictions
From plant-based tuna to cashew queso, here are the top five plant-based predictions for this summer and beyond.
“If We Don’t Change We’re F*cked’”: Greta Thunberg Calls for the World to Go Vegan
“We are part of nature. When we protect nature, we are nature protecting itself.”
COVID-19 Curbs Appetite for Wild Animals, a New Report Finds
Nearly 30% of people surveyed say they have consumed less wildlife, or stopped consuming wildlife altogether, because of the global health crisis.
Nearly 70 Big Cats Seized From Tiger King’s Jeff and Lauren Lowe
USDA found animal mistreatment on repeated investigations of the Oklahoma animal park owned by the Lowe’s, who featured in the hit Netflix documentary.
Florida’s Manatees are Starving to Death and Pollution is to Blame
Hundreds of the marine mammals have died off the coast of Florida due to what scientists believe is a lack of seagrass.
Tiger King: New Podcast Episode Explores What Happened To The Cast After The Hit Netflix Docuseries
Lawsuits, grenades, and animal abuse. The story doesn’t end after the Netflix credits roll.
TikTok ‘Vegan Chicken’ Hack Uses Just Two Ingredients
Tutorials of the recipe are racking up millions of video views, as online chefs use only flour and water to make an incredibly realistic ‘chicken’ substitute.
New This Week In Vegan Food Across the U.S.
From snack-sized dairy-free cheddar sticks to plant-based cheeseburgers, here’s what’s new in plant-based food offerings
Photographers are Redefining What it is to Shoot the "Big Five" Animals
The "New Big 5" project is using photography to raise awareness about the crisis facing the world's wildlife.
Jaden Smith to Open a Vegan Restaurant Where Houseless People Can Eat for Free
The “I Love You” restaurant will provide free, plant-based meals to the unhoused population of Los Angeles.
An Extraordinary Spectacle of Nature: Trillions of Cicadas are About to Emerge in the U.S.
After 17 years of hibernating underground, trillions of the insects will move above ground in multiple states across the country.
Oatly’s U.S. IPO Set For $10 Billion Valuation
As the world’s leading oat-milk brand, Oatly has seen rapid growth across the U.S., Europe and China, thanks to savvy marketing, high-profile investors, and partnerships with brands like Starbucks.
Texas Bill Bans ‘Meat’ and ‘Beef’ Labels On Plant-Based and Lab-Grown Meat
Lawmakers approve controversial bill that limits plant-based protein companies from using words like ‘meat’ on packaging, as analysts criticize the ruling as ‘unconstitutional’.
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New Idaho Law Allows Killing of 90 Percent of the State’s Wolves
The ‘death warrant for wolves’ has drawn outrage from scientists, conservationists, and even pro-hunting groups.
Animals Formally Recognized as Sentient Beings in Historic New UK Law
Government reforms set to prohibit most live animal exports, ban imports of trophy hunting, and outlaw the sale of foie gras.
Vegan Athlete Sets New World Record, Running 100 Miles In A Single Day
Robbie Balenger credits a plant-based diet for his extraordinary feat, after completing 16 laps of New York's Central Park in just 18 hours.
New York’s ‘Finest Restaurant’ Goes Vegan
The Three-Michelin-Star restaurant Eleven Madison Park is switching to a plant-based menu as its co-owner says “the current food system is simply not sustainable”.
Physicians Sue USDA Over Dietary Guidelines “Driven By Milk Marketing Concerns”
Current dietary guidelines on dairy intake contradict scientific and medical knowledge and harm one-quarter of the U.S. population who are lactose-intolerant, lawsuit says.
