Almost 20% of the Amazon rainforest has been cut down to grow crops for the animal industry

The city of Berkeley, California has recently passed a resolution to cut the amount of meat and dairy it serves by 50% in the next three years. This means that the city will strive to serve vegan meals at its various facilities including jails, summer camps, senior centers and more. 

Today is World Water Day, an annual United Nations Observance day that celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2 billion people currently living without access to safe water.

Global land use would drop 75% if everyone went vegan!