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What do Americans think about fake meat products?

AGreenLiving

The rise of fake meat With all of this in mind, it’s no wonder that food scientists have been investing copious research and development time, money and energy into finding meat alternatives. Some have already been around for decades, while new alternatives are consistently hitting the market.

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Resource efficiency and vertical farming: Solutions for a sustainable future?

Business Green

Because of the ‘closed loop' nature of its facilities, the business has no impact on the surrounding countryside - compared to the topsoil erosion or chemical run-off caused by traditional farms - and its solar powered facilities boast a low carbon footprint. Insects are emerging as a potential solution to this problem.

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Could just three policy levers trigger a global cascade of climate action?

Business Green

Governments have been reluctant to date to encourage people to eat less meat or introduce policies such as meat taxes. There is some recent historical precedent to back this up.

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