It's slow, but it's progress

What a beautiful photo of a beautiful ecosystem!

Yikes! This has received global condemnation, and he is still going ahead with the investigation. Fed independence is under threat...

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One particular statistic is, “UPF manufacturing relies heavily on ingredients derived from large crops such as sugar, maize, and wheat, along with animal products such as powdered milk, eggs, and processed meats. The additional food intake needed to maintain obesity increases emissions by 20%.”

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From a climate perspective, red meat and dairy produce the most emissions, putting this diet at odds with environmentally sustainable and plant-based diets.

Nutrition experts are pleased about the recommendation to eat less sugar and processed foods, particularly the condemnation of UPFs. However, they warn that Americans do not need more protein and that full-fat dairy could raise saturated fat intake above 10% of daily intake.

The EU faces increasing pressure to show that it can work as one and make trade deals on its own. For years, European farmers have protested against sustainability measures, and now they may have the upper hand to reverse some regulations.

European farmers argue that South American farmers do not face the same environmental and labor regulations and are more likely to sell meat and produce for a lower price, therefore undercutting the market.

The trade deal has been in the works for over 25 years and covers everything from cars to food. Last year, the two trading blocs made a renewed effort to sign the agreement. Protests put pressure on the EU to halt signing, though, as farmers were concerned about the “unfair competition”.

Got caught, then continued to lie... shameful