• Pons_Aelius@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    That is the way humans have always been and it is not just the USA. I will be dead before the worst affects hit is the justification many think but few are willing to express. Around the world ground water is being used at rates that are thousands of time faster than replenishment.

    When the water runs out, mass starvation will soon begin.

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        1 year ago

        That will also happen but it will not stop the hunger.

        Food exports will dry up as countries hold their food for their own people (See: India’s ban on rice exports) and the countries that cannot feed their own populations will implode.

        The Arab spring started as protests over a jump in food prices.

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        1 year ago

        I can understand why you’re getting downvoted. People don’t want to stop eating animals. I know I don’t. But we really should. You’re right, it’s horrible for the planet. I for one am looking forward to the lab grown meat future.

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          Why even lab grown? I’ve eaten burgers from vegan shops that I prefer to meat ones. They’re meatier and tastier than every other meat based burger in their price range.

          Of course not every restaurant is this good yet but I have a feeling it’ll outpace the rate of lab grown meat availability.

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            1 year ago

            Why even lab grown? Because people will not give up meat. Humans want fat and muscle protein without the cruelty and waste.
            I’m all for vegan options as well. I love me a well made vegan burger.