Environment & Climate
12 claims · evidence for and against, weighted by source quality
Debate of the day · Environment & Climatere-evaluated 14h ago
Meat consumption must decline dramatically to meet climate targets
Too close to call
In the news: Eat-Lancet calls for major reduction in meat consumption · thegrocer.co.uk
Supports 54%
Against 46%
Evidence balance — weighted by source quality, not votes · 12 arguments
The question is whether ambitious climate targets make a major global reduction in meat consumption necessary, particularly for high-emissions ruminant meat, rather than merely desirable alongside other mitigation measur…
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Meat consumption must decline dramatically to meet climate targets
Too close to call
Reforming agricultural practices will significantly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
Leaning no
Ocean Acidification Is Threatening Marine Ecosystems Faster Than Predicted
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Water scarcity in the American Southwest poses a significant threat to national security.
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Rising global temperatures exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels pose a significant threat to ecosystems and human societies.
Leaning yes
Carbon Capture Technology Is Too Expensive to Have a Meaningful Impact on Climate Change
Too close to call
Lithium mining in South America has more negative than positive impacts on the local environment.
Leaning yes
Insurance Companies Should Withdraw From Climate-Vulnerable Regions to Mitigate Financial Risks
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Nuclear energy is essential for addressing climate change
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Electric vehicles are not as green as marketed
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Carbon capture technology is a dangerous distraction
Too close to call
Plastic recycling is largely a myth
Too close to call
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Ocean Acidification Is Threatening Marine Ecosystems Faster Than Predicted
Too close to call
Water scarcity in the American Southwest poses a significant threat to national security.
Too close to call
Rising global temperatures exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels pose a significant threat to ecosystems and human societies.
Leaning yes