Food Truck Encourages People to Eat Less Meat

Provided by: NowThis Earth |Published on: April 27, 2021

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Synopsis

This video highlights a food truck serving "chicken" satay during Climate Week NYC by World Animal Protection and Daring Foods.
Joe Loria, a representative from World Animal Protection, discusses the need for reduced meat consumption to address climate change.

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Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: NowThis Earth

Region: Global, New York City

Languages: English

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Positives

This video shows that eating plant-based foods can be delicious.
The organization stresses their intention of meeting people where they are, which is a gentle way to get others to eat less meat.

Prerequisites

Students should understand climate change and its impacts.

Differentiation & Implementation

Middle school math teachers can show this video before using this lesson plan on the carbon footprint of food. Students will practice their ratios and proportional thinking.
Students can learn more about the climate impacts of different foods in this interactive data explorer, watch this video about shifting to a plant-based diet, or start a Meatless Mondays program at their school.
The end of the video directs you to this website, where you can take action to reduce your meat consumption. English students can take the challenge and keep a journal or tell their story through a public speaking piece.

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