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Should meat and dairy be taken off menus to help save the planet from climate change?

Should meat and dairy be taken off menus to help save the planet from climate change?

A university is accused of β€œgoing woke” after reports it is transitioning to 100% plant-based catering by 2027. Climate activists are calling on universities and other public bodies like councils to ditch animal food products to help tackle the climate crisis. But what did the university in question actually decide and how widespread is the shift to plant-based menus? What’s the evidence about the climate impact of meat and dairy versus vegan alternatives? And what is the best way to change people’s behaviour when it comes to what they eat?

Presenter: Adam Fleming
Producers: Simon Maybin, Jordan Dunbar, Ellie House, Natasha Fernandes
Editor: Bridget Harney

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Wed 5 Jun 2024 20:00

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