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What a Plant-Based Diet Is — and Isn’t — Explained
A plant-based diet isn’t the same thing as being vegan. Here’s how it differs.
Health•10 min read
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A plant-based diet isn’t the same thing as being vegan. Here’s how it differs.
Health•10 min read
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On a per capita basis, mangroves capture four times more carbon than the Amazon.
Climate•8 min read
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It’s a question people love to throw at vegans and vegetarians — so here’s a thorough explanation.
Science•6 min read
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Lula is much, much better for the environment. But can he reverse Bolsonaro’s damage?
Climate•9 min read
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Most people know beef is bad for the climate. But how does tofu compare to other plant proteins, like almonds or hemp?
Climate•10 min read
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From dairy to soy to oat to almond, these are the milks with the highest and lowest carbon footprints.
Climate•8 min read
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It might be a faraway scenario — but it’s one worth examining.
Food•10 min read
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More humane and effective techniques abound, but many brands remain stuck in arcane ways.
Beauty•9 min read
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The most common questions about cultivated meat, answered in plain English.
Food•11 min read
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The research that fish feel pain, explained.
Science•9 min read
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When it comes to cows’ feelings and preferences, humans can find plenty to relate to.
Science•9 min read
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You likely contribute to overconsumption in ways you might not realize.
Climate•9 min read
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How one switch addresses both personal and environmental health.
Diet•6 min read
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The sentience of lobsters is being recognized by scientists — with ramifications for the culinary industry.
Science•8 min read
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Contrary to stereotypes, the science proves chickens are intelligent animals who suffer.
Science•10 min read
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