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Meat is a leading emissions source – but few outlets report on it, analysis finds
(www.theguardian.com)
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People are emotionally invested in meat and that often shuts down any conversation
Meat has been associated with masculinity in Western culture for several centuries now. For some men it's a solid 30 to 40% of their personality and some patriarchy embracing woman buy into it too. It would be a really tough sell in these nations that also have the historically highest cumulative contribution to carbon emmisions.
The most obnoxiously sanctimonious vegan I've ever met, wasn't half as big a dickhead as the average "I'm a carnivore, I must have meat in every meal" manchild.