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In our new episode of #WhatYoureEating, “Hungry, Beautiful Animals” author Matthew Halteman makes the case that going vegan should be reframed as a joyful endeavor, not a strict identity filled with obligation ?? Listen to the episode: https://lnkd.in/d2mkk6a3

Seed rematriation, or returning Indigenous seeds to their communities of origin, is one step toward restoring traditional foodways while also improving biodiversity. Read more in our latest by Liz Susman Karp: https://lnkd.in/eE-XyDvj

Even in today’s economy where most workers have basic protections from physical hazards, farmworkers are still mostly left out. Learn more this #NationalFarmworkerAwarenessWeek: https://lnkd.in/gDpy4xQs

Over the past few years, #PFAS — also known as “forever chemicals” — have gained worldwide attention. As evidence mounts that they cause serious health problems, why aren’t we moving faster to ban them? Thanks to their greaseproofing, waterproofing and stain-proofing qualities, PFAS are found in a huge variety of products, from cookware to food packaging to clothing. As a result, they have now been found in our drinking water, the soil on farms — and from there, our food. We now know that PFAS exposure is linked to negative health impacts including a variety of cancers, thyroid disease, endocrine disruption, liver damage and more. Chemical manufacturers concealed these risks for decades, but even once the EPA was aware of them, they were slow to take action. And although the Biden administration announced a roadmap for limiting PFAS discharge in 2021 and proposed limits for drinking water in 2024, the future of federal PFAS action is unclear. The Trump administration recently withdrew the plan to limit PFAS discharges, and has already substantially weakened the EPA. It’s a dramatic shift from campaign promises to address toxic substances in the environment, one that makes the promise to “Make America Healthy Again” all but impossible. In the meantime, state and local governments are picking up some of the slack, with several banning the manufacture and sale of certain PFAS. Lawsuits from utility companies and cities over contaminated water systems have also forced PFAS manufacturers into multi billion-dollar settlements.? Learn more about PFAS in our report: https://lnkd.in/eGx7EWG6

Last December, the #FDA updated its rules on what foods are allowed to use the word “healthy” on packaging to be more consistent with our current understanding of nutrition science. How will this new definition impact the choices we make about what we should and should not eat? Read more in our latest: https://lnkd.in/eDzpUhrZ

In our latest podcast episode, Matt Halteman approaches going vegan as a joyful opportunity that can still involve delicious food (even tiramisu!) ??? Check out Matt's vegan tiramisu recipe: https://lnkd.in/ekxG-GqA?

When a chicken tests positive for bird flu, the entire flock is generally culled, which experts say is less cruel than letting birds die from the disease. But RFK Jr. has suggested simply letting the virus run its course, using the surviving chickens to breed more resistant poultry. Read more about the dire consequences of this approach from The New York Times: https://lnkd.in/gZsp4a3Y

In this time of climate chaos and political upheaval, changing what we eat can be a powerful tool of resistance (as well as being a delicious and joyful endeavor). Matthew Halteman explains in our latest podcast episode: https://lnkd.in/d2mkk6a3

In his new book “Hungry, Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan,” animal ethics professor Matthew Halteman shows us how going vegan doesn’t have to be as difficult as it seems — especially when it aligns with many of our deepest-held values ?? Listen to our podcast interview with the author: https://lnkd.in/d2mkk6a3

Grocery prices are still soaring. What’s a budget-wise cook to do? Vintage cookbooks offer guidance and inspiration for how to make more with less. Read more from our latest by Hannah Walhout: https://lnkd.in/e8VBBj7K