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Over Half Of Young U.S. Consumers Are Now Flexitarians, According To New Study
In a recent study conducted by One Poll, more than half of Americans between the years of 24-29 described themselves as flexitarians, those who prefer to consume less meat, while not necessarily eliminating it from their diet completely.
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Study: Plant-Based Foods Feed Gut Microbes Linked To Lower Rates Of Diabetes, Heart Disease & Obesity
Plant-based diets help feed gut microbes that are associated with lower risks for heart disease, obesity and diabetes, a new large-scale study finds. The paper adds to the growing base of scientific evidence showcasing the health benefits!-->…
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Eating Vegan Costs 40% Less Than Meat & Seafood Meals, Study Reveals
Eating vegan doesn’t just save the animals and the planet, it can help you save money too. According to new data, plant-based meals cost on average 40% less than those containing meat and fish – and also reduces cooking time by a third as!-->…
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Europe: Over 20% Now Flexitarian & Number Of Vegans Doubles, According To New Study
Further evidence of the unstoppable flexitarian trend and shift towards plant-based eating, a new consumer study in Europe has found that nearly a quarter of the population in the region are now actively reducing their meat intake.!-->…
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U.S. Top Contributor To Global Coastal Plastic Pollution, New Study Finds
In a new study, the United States has been named one of the top sources of plastic pollution in coastal and ocean environments globally. For many years, the practice of exporting plastic waste has hidden the country’s major contribution to!-->…
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Bottle-Fed Babies Ingesting ‘Millions’ Of Microplastics Every Day, New Study Finds
Bottle-fed babies could be consuming millions of microplastic particles per day, according to new research unveiling the level of human exposure to plastic. The high-temperature process for sterilising plastic bottles and preparing milk!-->…
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Nitrogen Fertiliser Use In Agriculture Is Driving Rise In Super Potent Emissions, New Study Finds
A new study has highlighted the growing use of nitrogen fertilisers in the production of food and feed for animal livestock as a key driver of rising concentrations of nitrous oxide in the atmosphere, a super potent greenhouse gas.!-->…
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People Who Identify As ‘Full Meat-Eaters’ Now A Minority In Germany, Study Finds
For the first time ever, the majority of German consumers are limiting their meat intake, a recent study finds. The research also shows that many in Germany are now open to the concept of consuming cell-based meats, though strong tradition!-->…
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Study: Australian Gen Zs Not Ready For Cultured Meat, But Concerned About Environment & Animals
A new Australian study has found that Generation Z – the younger generation born between 1995 and 2015 – are not ready to accept cultivated meat, but are greatly concerned about environmental and animal welfare issues. Despite their!-->…
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Study: Switching To Plant Protein Could Remove More Than A Decade Of Emissions
New research has shown that swapping out meat for plant-based protein sources such as lentils, beans and nuts could dramatically reduce the effect of more than a decade of carbon emissions on the climate. The paper also found that!-->…
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Study: Choose Nutrient Dense Whole Plant-Based Foods For A Healthy Diet
A new study finding variable nutritional quality of different plant foods highlights that not all plant-based options are “created equal” and that replacing meat consumption with whole plant foods is the best way to ensure a healthy diet.!-->…
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Plastic Pollution In Atlantic Is 10 Times Worse Than Previous Estimates, Study Finds
New measurements of plastic pollution in the Atlantic ocean shows that the concentration of plastic is at least 10 times higher than previous estimates. Finding far greater amounts of tiny microplastic particles in the upper Atlantic!-->…
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Stanford Study: Swapping Meat For Plant-Based Alternatives Reduces Cardiovascular Risk Factors
A new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine has found that swapping out animal meat for plant-based meat alternatives can help lower some cardiovascular risk factors. The findings defend plant-based meat!-->…
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Study: Masks Curb Spread Of Coronavirus, But Not All Are Equally Effective
A new study has found that whilst masks are one of the most effective ways to reduce the transmission of the coronavirus, not all kinds of face-coverings are equal. Researchers from Duke University found that fitted N95 respirator masks!-->…
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Climate Crisis Could Cause More Deaths Than All Infectious Diseases Says New Study
Unabated global temperature rise could lead to a death toll higher than the current number of deaths from all the infectious diseases combined, new research has found. Poorer and hotter parts of the world will bear the brunt of the burden,!-->…
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Study Links Diets High In Plant Protein To Lower Risk Of Death From All Causes Incl. Heart Disease
Researchers have found that diets high in protein, particularly plant protein, is associated with a lower risk of death from all causes. The study authors say that these findings should support recommendations to increase intake of plant!-->…
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New Study Concludes ‘Cell-Based’ Labelling On Cellular Ag Seafood ‘Best Term’ For Labeling
A new consumer study finds that the term “cell-based” is the best way to label seafood made from cells grown in labs. Crucially, the study's data would appear to illustrate that the term 'did a good job at signaling' that the product is!-->…
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60% Fish Species May Not Survive Global Warming, Study Finds
A new study reveals that climate change will impact fish species far more than previously thought. Finding that embryos and spawning adults are more susceptible to warming ocean temperatures, researchers say that if global heating!-->…
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Federal Study Shows Brazil Meat Plants Directly Linked To Covid-19 Spread
Meat plants have been a major factor in the spread of coronavirus in at least three different regions of Brazil, according to the country’s experts. According to the new study conducted by federal prosecution department the Public Ministry!-->…
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New Study Defies UN Global Population Predictions, Suggest Drastic Drop By 2100 & Warns Reproductive Rights At Risk
New research suggests that the global population is likely to peak far earlier than originally predicted and begin declining by mid-century. By 2100, the researchers predict that the world population could be as much as 2 billion below!-->…
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Study: Hong Kongers Value Environment But Lack Smart Tech To Track Energy-Saving
A new study conducted by researchers from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has found that when it comes to energy consumption, Hong Kong households do value the environment more than originally thought. However,!-->…
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