Red meat consumption must be cut by 25% to hit climate goals, says new report

Climate Change Committee promotes tree planting as industry groups hit back at targets

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The Climage Change Committee report say red meat consumption must be cut
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The Climage Change Committee report say red meat consumption must be cut

Livestock numbers must be reduced by 27% while meat consumption must fall by a quarter if the UK is to meet its climate objectives, according to the latest findings by the Climate Change Committee (CCC)....

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