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Inside the beef industry's campaign to influence kids
Big Beef is wooing science teachers with webinars and lesson plans in an attempt to change students’ perceptions of the industry.
How I made my pets more environmentally friendly
Pets may be beloved members of the family – but research shows their upkeep can have a significant impact on the environment.
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How the best plant-based meat could come from duckweed and rubisco
A farm in California is trying to grow a plant-based protein that tastes better than its animal counterparts.
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Impossible’s new “Indulgent” burger has more calories, fat, and sodium
How are we going to get Americans to dramatically cut back on their meat consumption? Give them a product that tastes just as good—or better. Impossible’s new burger is designed to do just that.
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Plant-based meat’s mistake: Focusing too much on the real thing?
Companies invested hugely in plant-based meat alternatives. But human psychology is stubborn.
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Is lab-grown meat actually better for the environment? Here’s how it stacks up
SCiFi Foods is producing a hybrid cultured and plant-based burger that’s better for the environment. A new study shows how it compares to traditional beef.
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Catholics used to forgo meat on Fridays. Could bringing the practice back help the climate?
A recent study shows giving up meat once a week could cut thousands of tons of carbon emissions each year. While Pope Francis has called urgent climate action a moral imperative, U.S. Catholic bishops are unlikely to encourage the move.
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