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Why the hype around meat and protein?

Misleading generalizations and hype are polarizing public discussions about meat and protein. Techno-fixes like fake meat, lab meats, plant-based alternatives, precision livestock and fish-farming are being promoted but could cause more harm than good for people and the planet. It’s time to set the record straight - to shift focus away from the protein hype towards a transformation to sustainable food systems.

Read the  International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food)'s report ''The Politics of Protein: Examining claims about livestock, fish, ‘alternative proteins’ and sustainability''.

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Year: 2022
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Content language: English
Author: IPES-Food ,
Type: Video
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