How do plant-based meat products measure up on their climate and health credentials?

Michael Holder
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Food Foundation study assesses the health, climate, environment and affordability credentials of a range of plant-based meat alternative products

All forms of plant-based alternatives to meat on average come with significantly lower climate and environmental impacts than beef, lamb, pork and chicken products, while also containing fewer calories,...

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