As meat prices soar in Lebanon, veganism fills the gap for some

  • 3 years ago
While healthier lifestyles and greater awareness of climate issues have encouraged a rise in veganism around the world, some Lebanese are taking it up out of necessity.

As Lebanon faces a financial crisis that has driven more than half the population into poverty, many Lebanese find they can't afford meat or chicken.

Prices are spiralling and salaries are collapsing as the local currency continues to fall after losing 90% of its value over the past two years.

-Reuters -