Expensive Quote by Vaclav Smil
“Meat is undoubtedly an environmentally expensive food.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Energy and Civilization, 2010
Meat production consumes many resources and harms the environment.
In simple terms: Meat is resource‑intensive.
Key Takeaway
Consider plant‑based alternatives.
Themes
environment
food
sustainability
Mood
thoughtful
urgent
Type
environmental
educational
When to use this quote
- diet planning
- policy making
- consumer choices
Key Concepts
ecology
resource use
Questions to Reflect On
- How can diets become greener?
- What policies reduce meat impact?
A Different Perspective
Cultural preferences resist change.
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