Should there be a tax on meat production?

Governments should tax meat production in order to stem the global rise in consumption and the environmental damage that goes with it, according to a UN expert. read more

I would not tax meat, I would encourage more ethical farming practices where we raise the animals humanely — the quality of the meat would rise and people can afford it but can eat it maybe 2–3 times a week rather than on a daily basis. There’s no point in cheap meat if it becomes poisonous. read more

Last November, Chatham House in London released a report outlining how a tax on red meat could help reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. The report noted that meat consumption in industrialized countries is currently twice the amount considered healthy by experts. read more