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May 2023
53m 47s

Vegans: are they unhealthy?

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The new scientific research coming in about being vegan is fascinating, controversial and important to understanding the climate crisis. Today we use studies to understand how omnivores, vegetarians and vegans differ in health, environmental impacts and culture.


What Did We Learn This Week?

05:05 - When Do Birds Migrate?

08:27 - Who Gets More Mosquito Bites?


STUDYTIME: VEGANISM - 12:55


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