'Apollo 13 moment': Investors warn meat and dairy industry facing a 'near disaster'

James Murray
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'Apollo 13 moment': Investors warn meat and dairy industry facing a 'near disaster'

Influential FAIRR network of investors warns global animal agriculture industry facing escalating climate impacts and risk of capital flight as net zero transition gathers pace

The global meat and dairy industry is facing a nexus of escalating risks that are sending a "red flag" to investors who are increasingly concerned about the sector's ability to handle worsening climate...

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