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According to a study, switching to a vegan diet can dramatically cut emissions.

The effect of our eating habits on the environment has been the subject of a significant scientific research. Over 55,000 people in the UK, including meat-eaters, fish eaters, vegetarians, and vegans, were questioned by the study's researchers. In comparison to a diet high in meat, the scientists discovered that a vegan diet might reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 75%.

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Korea should encourage eco-friendly lifestyles more according to Julian Quintart

Veganism and zero waste, according to a local Belgian TV celebrity and environmentalist, need more attention in Korea.

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1.5 million zero-emission vehicles are sold in California.

Two years earlier than expected, the state achieves its goal. More than 8% of the 124,053 EVs purchased in the state from January to March were driven by motorists in San Diego County, who purchased 10,833 of them in the first three months of this year.

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This vegan cheesecake was 3D printed by Columbia researchers.

Could 3D printing be the way to cook in the future? That was the purpose of a study conducted by Columbia University that involved 3D-printing a vegan cheesecake with seven layers and only seven ingredients. The goal of the study is to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of using 3D printing to prepare food.

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University of Guelph’s eco-friendly cutlery to be used in fast food stores

Researchers at the University of Guelph have developed eco-friendly cutlery that will soon be available at fast food chains across Canada.

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Meet the plant-based cheese that uses kimchi probiotics to bolster taste and nutrition

Armored Fresh says fermentation is a key step in developing the texture and flavor of its almond-based cheese range, which is expected to enter US nationwide distribution in summer 2023. https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Trends/Plant-based-alt-proteins-precision-fermentation

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Chef Tom Hunt: ‘Living off-grid taught us so much about unnecessary waste’

Tom Hunt is a chef on a mission. In a world of fast food and instant deliveries, he wants to teach us how to cook and shop sustainably on a budget, with a new food philosophy. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/20/chef-tom-hunt-living-off-grid-taught-us-so-much-about-waste-18472009/

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A 1920s cookstove foiled one guest accustomed to electricity

Travelers may crave a break from their phones, but going off the grid can prove difficult for some. Airbnbs hosts in Missouri and Georgia share mishaps they've witnessed at their remote properties. Some guests bring too much luggage and even appliances; others have irrational fears of wildlife. https://www.businessinsider.com/airbnb-hosts-share-how-city-travelers-mess-up-when-going-off-the-grid-2023-3

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Travelers who don't know how to go off the grid bring 7 suitcases and a microwave to stay in a yurt, according to owners of rustic Airbnbs

Travelers may crave a break from their phones, but going off the grid can prove difficult for some. Airbnbs hosts in Missouri and Georgia share mishaps they've witnessed at their remote properties. Some guests bring too much luggage and even appliances; others have irrational fears of wildlife. https://www.businessinsider.com/airbnb-hosts-share-how-city-travelers-mess-up-when-going-off-the-grid-2023-3

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Are electric cars really better for the environment?

The U.S. transportation sector is in the midst of an aggressive push to replace fossil fuels and the internal combustion engine with renewable energy and zero emissions electric vehicles. https://ktla.com/automotive/are-electric-cars-really-better-for-the-environment/

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Can children make parents adopt more sustainable lifestyles? What is the role of New Education Policy?

Can our schools and the New Education Policy (NEP) somehow help us out of this predicament? What is the role teachers and their students can play in educating the households, communities and societies about the climate crisis? https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/can-children-make-parents-adopt-more-sustainable-lifestyles-what-is-the-role-of-new-education-policy/

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Canadian Family wins life-changing $50,000 prize by reducing household carbon emissions

Can Canadians really make a difference by cutting their household carbon emissions? Five families were challenged to cut their carbon and share their experiences, with one family taking home a grand prize of $50,000 to continue their quest to live net zero. https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canadian-family-wins-life-changing-50-000-prize-by-reducing-household-carbon-emissions-802495241.html

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Doug DeMuro Says This Sprinter Van Tiny House Has Everything You Need To Live Off The Grid

Doug identifies the many quirks and features of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter conversion to a tiny home camper. https://www.hotcars.com/doug-demuro-sprinter-van-tiny-house/

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Are More Carbon Footprint Labels Coming to the Grocery Store?

The dairy alternative brand Oatly is using its newly reformulated oat milk yogurt line to introduce U.S. consumers to its climate footprint label — which the company has featured on products in European markets since 2021. https://www.triplepundit.com/story/2023/carbon-footprint-labels-food/765696

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We’re a family-of-four and live off-grid in the woods – our kids nap outside when it’s freezing but it’s good for them

A FAMILY-OF-FOUR who live proudly off-grid have revealed they let their children sleep outside even when it’s freezing. https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/21261874/off-grid-family-four-woodland-kids-nap-outside/