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Episode: Eat grass-fed beef, help the planet? Research says not so simple
Description: A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that even in the most optimistic scenarios, grass-fed beef produces no less planet-warming carbon emissions than industrial beef. The finding calls into question the frequent promotion of grass-fed beef as a more environmentally friendly option. Still, other scientists say grass-fed beef wins out on other factors like animal welfare or local environmental pollution, complicating the choice for conscientious consumers.
βI think that there is a large portion of the population who really do wish their purchasing decisions will reflect their values,β said Gidon Eshel, a research professor of envi...