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Weekly Edition - Published 28 November 2015

 

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Should the UK have a 'meat tax?'

THE The Vegan Society have issued a press release this week saying:- "Reducing meat consumption is critical to curbing climate change, declared a report by leading think tank Chatham House earlier do not go far enough."  Animal agriculture was identified as 1 of the major drivers of rising temperatures. Livestock is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than all global transport combined, yet public awareness of the link between diet and the environment remains low, the report found. Quite a shock was that Chatham House has publicly said that it's main recommendation would be to introduce a:- "meat tax!"   We would love to know your views on this! 

"This is a watershed report, thrusting the catastrophic yet persistently ignored environmental impact of animal agriculture firmly back into the political spotlight ahead of the UN Climate Conference next week. That it came from an independent, politically influential organisation bodes well for new policy coming out of it. Taxes, however, raise a number of issues and have a history of not working effectively to phase out consumption. Higher prices add to the inequalities we have in society which reinforce oppression, and may also perpetuate the notion that meat itself is more desirable; of greater worth. Rather than looking at taxing animal products, let's instead focus on plant based foods that are better for the planet, everybody's health, the future of our food and, of course, the animals. They are also much more inclusive and affordable. What's needed is financial support for farmers wanting to diversify away from livestock and into protein crops. The UK has some of the world's best conditions for growing plant protein like hemp and fava beans, which we set out in detail in our Grow Green report." said Jasmijn de Boo, CEO of The Vegan Society.

The Vegan Society launched its Grow Green campaign at the Labour Party Conference 2 months ago. More than seeking a reduction in meat eating, it calls for subsidies for those interested in transitioning from farming animals to growing protein crops and other plant based agricultural options.  The Vegan Society also said that:- "The benefits are not only environmental. Major studies, including the World Health Organisation's report last month, are frequently reporting on the many health benefits of plant based eating, and its greater sustainability. Farmers could also face a brighter future. Dairy farmers in particular have struggled very publicly this year despite each receiving on average about a third of their income, around £25,000 per year, in EU subsidies. Financial assistance to move out of these failing industry could save their livelihoods."

So please do let us know what you think by emailing us to:- news24@southportreporter.com.

 

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