The meat industry got the IPCC to edit a climate change report

I recently stumbled upon an article titled “The meat industry got the IPCC to edit a climate change report” and I couldn’t help but be intrigued. The IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) is a renowned authority on climate change, and the meat industry’s influence on their report is definitely worth exploring.

According to the article, the IPCC was planning to tell people to reduce their meat consumption in order to combat climate change. However, the meat industry, which is one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases, didn’t want this information to be shared. They worked to get the IPCC to edit the report so that it only mentioned reducing “intensity” rather than “consumption” of meat.

This is not the first time that the meat industry has attempted to silence information about their impact on the environment. In fact, they have been known to lobby political groups and spread misinformation. It’s concerning to see that an industry with such a significant impact on climate change can wield so much power.

The article also points out that reducing meat consumption is not just beneficial for the environment, but it can also improve our health. Eating less meat has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease and cancer.

In conclusion, it is important to be aware of the influence that certain industries have on the information that we receive. We should be wary of those with a vested interest in keeping certain facts hidden. It’s crucial for us to educate ourselves on climate change and its causes, and to make sustainable choices that benefit both our health and the environment.