Burger lovers rejoice! Lab-grown meat is up to 25 times WORSE for the climate than beef, study claims

10 May 2023

Lab-grown meat has been touted as a way to save the planet, but a new study suggests its green credentials are not as solid as many believe.

Researchers have revealed that lab-grown or 'cultured' meat, produced by cultivating animal cells, is up to 25 times worse for the climate than real beef.

Production of real meat has a huge carbon footprint because it requires water, feed and the clearing of trees to make way for cattle.

Despite this, experts say the carbon footprint of lab-grown meat could be 'orders of magnitude higher' once the industry grows.

Although lab-grown meat is yet to hit the shops, British scientists are among those growing meat products in a lab with a view to commercialise them.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12067409/Lab-grown-meat-25-times-WORSE-climate-beef.html