News
Outdoor gear is ‘environmentally toxic’
Ethical Consumer magazine reports that outdoor clothing companies almost universally have a poor environmental and welfare record. Veggies will be pleased to know that the few exceptions include Ethical Wares and Vegetarian Shoes, well known for their vegan hiking boots.
Check out this story on www.heraldscotland.com.
Vegetarian Bode Miller wins gold medal in 2010 Winter Olympics
Bode Miller is a maverick and a committed veggie, as we reported in World champion skier is life vegetarian. Veggie Snow is so excited he's top of the game again with an Olympic gold in Vancouver for combined downhill and slalom - we love you Bode!
Check out this story on news.bbc.co.uk.
Want to know what you can do about climate change and skiing?
There are no two ways about it, global warming is set to severely impact skiing in Europe and the rest of the world. So even if you are no environmentalist, if you want to be skiing in your later life, it's time to do something now!
Green Resort Guide
Do you ever wonder how green the ski resorts are? It can be very hard to find out even when you are there, let alone when booking. There's a new online guide to fill you in.
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Vegetarian Hannah Teter wins silver medal in Winter Olympics 2010
23 year old vegetarian Hannah Teter has won a silver medal in Olympic halfpipe competition in Vancouver. Congratulations on your sporting prowess and compassion Hannah!
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Japanese eateries added for 4 destinations on Veggie Snow!
I've added four places in France to buy sushi in our Veggie Snow takeaway listings. Three of these Japanese food outlets are in resort and one near Gare de Lyon in Paris. They provide welcome variety in Tignes, Megeve and Chamonix. Enjoy!
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World champion skier is life vegetarian
Bode Miller is a vegetarian & organic farmer, who happens to be a world champion skier too. Watch a quick video clip about him to get inspired.
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Eco-friendly Scarpa ski boots
Scarpa have come out with environmentally friendly high performance new ski boots, that operate in a wider range of temperatures than standard plastic. They consume far less fossil fuel to manufacture.
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Meet veggie snow people on Facebook
Veggie Snow now has a Facebook group, which you can join! Get in touch with like-minded snow-lovers and share good places to go and eat in the snow, and even discuss holiday plans.
News from ActiVeg
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Meat: Americans' #1 Food Safety Concern
According to a national survey of more than 3,000 participants conducted for NPR by Thomson Reuters, more than 60 percent of Americans are worried about food safety, with 51 percent expressing particular concern over the safety of the nation's meat supply.
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Certain meat components may increase bladder cancer risk
A new study suggests that consuming specific compounds in meat related to processing methods may be associated with an increased risk of developing bladder cancer.
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What I'm really thinking: The vegan
'I'm fascinated by the fact that my friends' desire for food they enjoy the taste of overrides any ethical considerations'
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Vegetarianism is not contrary to Arab culture
Photo: Martin Heigen
Meat is important in Middle East religious and social culture but giving it up could solve economic and environmental concerns
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BUAV welcomes Minister's announcement to end animal testing for household products
BUAV welcomes Minister's announcement to end animal testing for household products and reduce the use of animals in research
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Labs given £1m to cut animal tests
Scientists in Scotland have been given almost £1 million to develop techniques to cut down on the use of animal testing in research.
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Experiments with genetically modified animals increase
The number of scientific procedures involving genetically modified animals has overtaken those involving "normal animals" for the first time.
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Anthony Maynard Sportive ride report: friendly, fun and a feast for foodies
Road CC reviews the Anthony Maynard Sportive which is held in memory of death of the young vegan cyclist.
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Study: Meat Eaters Could Pack on More Pounds
The more meat you eat, the more weight you will gain over time, according to a new study by British researchers of the Imperial College in London.
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Vega composer Graham Reynolds: What’s in Your Fridge Friday?
Graham, who has been a vegan for 20 years, showed off the contents of his fridge.
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