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Vegan lunch: Going meatless in Beijing

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In a country where eating meat is considered a sign of prosperity, veganism is on the rise as more Chinese consider the environmental impact of what they eat.

A meal prepared by Joyce Kayongo in Uganda, with native tilapia and greens from a low-tech aquaponic system designed by her husband, Charles Mulamata. Although they live in the city, nearly all the ingredients were sourced from the neighborhood.

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