Lab-Grown Meat: Climate Cure or Recipe for Disaster?

In June, the first lab grown chicken was approved for sale in the US. Today we unpack the company’s grandiose claims about cultured meat’s potential. What is it made of and how is it made? What are the environmental impacts? And nutritionally, how does it stack up to conventional meat? This episode poses a lot of questions, but the reality is that the industry is so new and there is very little information out about these products. But the early information is out, and it’s worth unpacking.

 

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ABC News: Lab-grown chicken approved for sale in US

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The Atlantic - “Is Lab Grown Meat Good for Us?”

Financial Times: “Lab Grown Meat Isn’t About Sustainability, It’s Big Business”