West Hollywood Mandates Plant-Based Foods Only at City-Sponsored Events

The city of West Hollywood voted June 24 to go vegetarian at all future city-sponsored events to meet its climate goals. Anyone who prefers to eat meat at city-sponsored events, must make a special request beforehand and those attending will also be “educated” about the benefits of eating plant-based foods. Vice Mayor Chelsea Byers introduced the plan to switch to plant-based foods in April. According to the city’s resolution, which took effect immediately, plant-based meals have, on average, a 63 percent lower carbon footprint than those that are animal-based. Eating more plant-based foods is among the most effective ways people can reduce their carbon footprint, according to the city....