The media has done a relatively good job of informing the public in the last decade or so of the correlation of the meat industry and carnivore eating habits and its astounding effect on climate change. For example, in a recent scientific study, researchers found if there was a conversion globally towards vegetarian or low meat diets it would lower the mitigation costs fifty … [Read more...]
Meat Tax in Denmark to Address Environmental Issues
On April 25, 2016, The Denmark Ethics Council announced a proposed meat tax. This tax, initially applied to only beef products, will be in response to the country’s commitment to address the environmental issues contributing to climate change. The council maintains that this tax will help Denmark meet the demands of the legally binding agreement reached during the climate … [Read more...]