Good News Notes: “Almost 100 billion tons of CO2 could be pulled out of the atmosphere by the end of the century. That is, if high-income countries switch to a plant-based diet. The double carbon profit of returning farmland to its natural state would equal about 14 years’ worth of agricultural emissions, researchers from Leiden University…
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Growing appetite for vegan dairy, meat products propels Northern California producers
Good News Notes: “Finding vegetarian and vegan food in a grocery store is no longer like a scavenger hunt. That’s good news for its producers but leaves the traditional meat and dairy industries less than thrilled. Sales and new products are up, say industry experts, because people want alternatives to animal products for health and…
Eating Less Meat Means a Healthier Heart
Good News Notes: “For people at any age, eating a healthy, plant-based diet is tied to a lower risk of heart attack and heart disease, two new studies show. Both studies were published Aug. 4 in the Journal of the American Heart Association, and support the heart association’s dietary guidelines. “A nutritionally rich, plant-centered diet is beneficial…
Zero Egg Celebrates Veganuary With Tropicaleo Restaurant Partnership
Good News Notes: “As demand for alternatives to animal products is at an all-time high among omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans alike, Zero Egg celebrates ‘ Veganuary’ by announcing a partnership with Birmingham, Alabama based eatery Tropicaleo, which added Zero Egg as a key ingredient in its kitchen, to satisfy customers’ requests for more plant-based menu offerings. …