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Swapping fifth of meat for microbial protein could halve deforestation


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Replacing 20% of the world’s beef consumption with microbial protein, such as Quorn, could halve the destruction of the planet’s forests over the next three decades. Move would also lower emissions by reducing razing of trees and methane emissions from livestock, scientists say

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