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by myshpa 1033 days ago
> I'd wager $20 that the carbon Footprint of this thing is much higher than a farm raised (not factory raised) real chunk of meat.

Thanks? And you think you'll get away with that? ;)

> a farm raised (not factory raised) real chunk of meat

Farm raised is in fact worse for the climate than CAFOs (because it takes longer), not talking about other aspects.

> I'd wager $20

Just joking, of course. Try some good vegan restaurant instead (happycow.net).

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I was actually raised vegetarian and generally prefer vegetarian dishes.

I've also been paying attention, and know that many things that are sold to us as greener, arent.

> I was actually raised vegetarian and generally prefer vegetarian dishes.

If you've been raised vegetarian, it's possible you have some blind spots. A lot of people have an idealized picture of how the industry works.

Have you seen "dairy is scary" ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcN7SGGoCNI

Or dominion? https://www.dominionmovement.com/watch

> know that many things that are sold to us as greener, arent

Certainly, that's why I would recommend focusing on science rather than mass or social media.