Citys

New York City’s Vegan Mayor Eats Fish, and That’s OK

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Feb. 11, 2022 — When Eric Adams, New York City’s new mayor and an avowed vegan since 2017, was outed this week for eating fish, the media went wild and the Twitterverse soon deemed the revelation FishGate. After all, if you’re following a plant-only diet, enjoying fish isn’t exactly the definition of pure veganism. But … Read more

Brain-Eating Amoeba in Texas City’s Tap Water

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Sept. 28, 2020 — The presence of a brain-eating amoeba in its drinking water has led the city of Lake Jackson, Texas, to issue a “do not use water order” and request an emergency declaration from the state. “The City of Lake Jackson, County of Brazoria, Texas, is facing significant threats to life, health … Read more