Less than a decade after the red meat industry promised to reach net-zero emissions by 2030, it abandons the goal claiming it is not possible.
  • Gorgritch_Umie_Killa@aussie.zoneM
    72·
    7 months ago

    “I think we can reduce [emissions], but I don’t think we can ever really achieve net zero working with livestock.” Caitlin Webb

    So, no offence to the livestock industry but this means the rest of Australia needs to commit to alternative protein sources to drive that 11% share of emissions down from the outside.

    This means the Government needs to be thinking and acting radically about supporting alternative competing industries like insect protein and the like.

    • DavidDoesLemmy@aussie.zone
      62·
      7 months ago

      Insect protein is quite a jump. There are millions of people around the world getting their protein from plant sources already. It’s totally viable right now. People just have to choose it. And yes, the government should incentivise that.

    • SaneMartigan@aussie.zone
      3·
      7 months ago

      Personally I think dietary protein requirements are overstated and people don’t need as much as is recommended.

      • Gorgritch_Umie_Killa@aussie.zoneM
        1·
        7 months ago

        Really? Thats certainly a bold take. For me I’m happy to be guided by people who know more on the subject.

        Thinking about it, i suppose it could come down to experts looking for best health delivery, versus what people can actually survive with? I don’t know.

        • DavidDoesLemmy@aussie.zone
          4·
          7 months ago

          Most people get much more protein than is recommended by government health bodies. People seem to think more is better when it comes to protein.

        • SaneMartigan@aussie.zone
          2·
          7 months ago

          From the reading I’ve done, you want to get at least 10% of dietary energy from each of the three sources - protein, carbs and lipids. Beyond that, the other 70% is less important. However the broscience advice is so strong that many people believe you need 1g/protein per pound of body weight. IIRC the recommended split is 50% carbs, 30% protein, 20% lipids.