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Is lab-grown meat better for the planet?

The Climate Question

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Small biopsies can grow cow cells outside of a cow

Lab-grown meat is made from small biopsies kept alive in the lab. Visualize it as little pink blobs growing in petri dishes. The process involves flasks, bar reactors, and lab coats, similar to a brewery. The climate impact of lab-grown meat is better than that of traditional meat, but quantifying the exact difference is challenging. However, it's clear that lab-grown meat has significantly less greenhouse gas emissions (87% less) and energy consumption (39% less) compared to traditional meat.

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