Young people say they want to eat less meat – but that’s not happening
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Young People Say They Want to Eat Less Meat – But That’s Not Happening
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Young adults in the U.S. and U.K. say they want to eat sustainably but WRI analysis finds that people between the ages of 18 and 24 buy more meat than people of any other age. Stacy Blondin and Daniel Vennard explore the evidence and share what works to get people to develop climate-friendly eating habits. Read more
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