Meat 2.0 - Plant-based Proteins
Episode
47
Published:
Updated:
July 26, 2022
Listen in as Chris Dennett from Tofurky educates us on the benefits of meat alternatives, the exciting growth underway, and what's needed to unlock their full potential.
Listen in as Chris Dennett from Tofurky educates us on the benefits of meat alternatives, the exciting growth underway, and what's needed to unlock their full potential.
Option 1 - Eat Plant-based once per week
If you aren't already, pick a day each week to eat plant-based.
You'll benefit your health, the environment and the climate
Option 2 - Tell your representative to take climate action
We don't know what the makeup of Congress will be after the mid-terms
Therefore, our best opportunity to pass climate legislation is now.
Simply call your representative and tell them we need to act on climate now.
NATO moves to tackle emissions despite war in Ukraine
NATO, world’s largest military alliance, announced climate targets as part of summit in Madrid
Committed to reduce emissions by at least 45% by 2030 and to be carbon neutral by 2050, in line with what’s needed to stay on track to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius
Individual countries still need to determine what targets to set for their own militaries
U.S. military is already working to achieve similar targets set forth by Biden Administration in Spring 2021
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Footprint of animal-based proteins
Approximate emissions per unit weight
Driver of deforestation in Amazon
Record investments
2020 investments in plant-based proteins – 3 x more than any previous year
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