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    ‘Greenwash,’ ‘Microgrid’ and ‘Oat Milk’ Are New Terms in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary

    ‘Greenwash,’ ‘Microgrid’ and ‘Oat Milk’ Are New Terms in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary

    Merriam-Webster has just added 370 new terms to its dictionary, several of which are linked to sustainability. Among the new terms added are “greenwash,” “microgrid,” “oat milk” and “plant-based,” as well as other sustainability-related terms like “supply chain” and “virtue signaling.” First used in 1986 by environmentalist Jay Westerveld, “greenwashing” was originally coined in reference […]

    Young Activists Disrupt Bonn Climate Talks to Call for Plant Based Treaty

    Young Activists Disrupt Bonn Climate Talks to Call for Plant Based Treaty

    How should the global agricultural system change in order to prevent the worst impacts of the climate crisis? A group of young activists believe the answer is a global shift towards plant-based diets, and they are not afraid to make their voices heard. The campaigners disrupted a meeting at the UN climate talks in Bonn, Germany, on Friday to call for a Plant Based Treaty. 

    Should You Put Your Pets on a Plant-Based Diet? Experts Say No

    Should You Put Your Pets on a Plant-Based Diet? Experts Say No

    With more people adopting plant-based diets, it’s not surprising that they might be considering what goes into their pets’ foods too. However, when considering making any dietary changes, animal caretakers need to make sure the unique nutritional needs of their favorite felines and canines are met. For instance, while dogs are considered omnivores, cats are most definitely carnivores.

    5 Virtual Vegan Cooking Classes Worth Taking

    5 Virtual Vegan Cooking Classes Worth Taking

    Whether you’ve been a strict vegan for years or you’re just testing the waters, it can be hard to come up with innovative meals that taste delicious without butter, cheese, or meat. You could certainly scroll through social media or search the depths of Google to find new recipes, but there’s something special about learning in a hands-on way. That’s where cooking classes come in.

    Switching to Plant-Based Diet Could Yield ‘Double Climate Dividend’ for Rich Nations

    Switching to Plant-Based Diet Could Yield ‘Double Climate Dividend’ for Rich Nations

    Nature consists of chain reactions, many of them complex and far-reaching. In a recent study, published in the journal Nature Food, researchers found that if wealthier countries ate less meat and more vegetables, farmland could be rewilded, leaving it for native plants and trees to grow. And the carbon dioxide reduction from the atmosphere could be huge: 98.3 billion tons by the end of the century, BBC News reported.