Australian officials gorge on meat while pushing climate diet for taxpayers
Australian local officials who are demanding taxpayers eat vegetarian diets for the climate have been feasting on meat platters.
Council members dine on roast beef, meat casserole
Melbourne’s Yarra City Council approved a Climate Emergency Plan last week proposing a slew of measures aimed at curbing climate change. The plan recommends residents use more public transportation, “consume resources consciously,” and switch to plant-based diets, the Daily Mail reported.
“There is substantial evidence to suggest that the emissions associated with current dietary patterns - particularly the high and increasing rate of consumption of animal products - are likely to make it impossible to limit global heating to 1.5C,” the 81-page document said.
“It is widely understood that a shift to plant-based diets is critical in responding to the climate emergency.”
However, a recent Rebel News report revealed that Yarra City Council members have been dining on meat despite their calls for residents to reduce meat consumption. Before each monthly council meeting, members are offered vegetarian and meat dishes, including roast beef and meat casserole.
After media inquiries, the city council announced it will offer its members only vegetarian dishes beginning next month.
But Yarra officials are not the only climate advocates pushing dietary restrictions while enjoying meat.
UN climate attendees also gorge on meat while demanding climate diets
In December, attendees at the UN’s COP28 climate summit in Dubai were treated to a wide array of meat cuisine options even as many attendees — including the UN itself — urged governments to limit meat consumption for taxpayers.
COP28 offered its 70,000 participants a selection of nearly 100 restaurants and food carts, at least a third of which specialize in beef and dairy dishes. Attendees were given the options of “juicy beef” and “slabs of succulent meat,” barbecued chicken and steak, hamburgers, Philly cheesesteaks, shawarma, carne asada, Tex Mex chicken, birria, kebabs, “melt-in-your-mouth BBQ,” smoked meats, and more.
“Our focus at COP28 UAE is on delivering environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, delicious, and nutritious food and beverage,” said the summit’s website. “This is a key priority for the Presidency, and we are striving to show the world how climate-friendly food can be tasty, healthy and affordable.”’
“Working with Nutritics, we aim to ensure that 50% of the food served [is] within sustainable limits for carbon and water intensity and is within UAE nutritional guidelines,” the site added.
At the summit, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) demanded the United States and other developed nations limit their meat consumption to “fight climate change.”
