
Is lab-grown meat better for the planet?
The Climate Question
The Impact of Different Greenhouse Gases on Climate Change and Land Use
The impact of greenhouse gases on temperature varies. While nitrous oxide and methane from livestock may cause more warming than CO2, the long-term effects of carbon dioxide from labs are more damaging. Land use is also a factor. Reducing livestock numbers can free up land for ecological recovery, but there's the risk of it being used for other purposes. Cultivated meats may not necessarily be more efficient than livestock production, so it's uncertain if it will free up lots of land.
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