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Is Meat Really That Bad?

Provided by: Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell |Published on: April 27, 2021

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Synopsis

This video is mainly about beef production, the footprints of various foods, and agricultural land requirements to produce various foods.
It concludes that beef can be produced in a variety of ways with differing impacts on the climate, but will always produce more emissions than a vegetarian or vegan diet.

Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell

Region: Global

Languages: English

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The video does not shame the viewer for their food choices but empowers individuals to make informed decisions based on one's own knowledge.
It dispels common misconceptions about beef production and addresses misleading marketing campaigns.

Prerequisites

Students should understand climate change, the greenhouse gas effect, and what the different greenhouse gases are.

Differentiation & Implementation

Students can use the Foodprint Calculator to determine their diet's annual environmental impact.
Students who are inspired to take action can start a Meatless Mondays campaign.
Other resources on this topic include The Diet that Helps Fight Climate Change and Environmental Impacts of Food Data Explorer.

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