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EPISODE · Jul 3, 2025 · 15 MIN

Exploring the sustainability of a meat-tax

from Meliora: a podcast from the Sustainability & Resilience Institute · host University of Southampton

In this episode of the Meliora podcast Student Takeover Season we are discussing the impacts and sustainability of a meat tax on society. The three aspects we will be exploring are the social, economic and environmental impacts. Implementing a meat-tax based on the Carbon Footprint of a product can lead to reduced consumer spending and therefore decreased demand and production of these high-carbon foods. We are going to explore what this would look like in practice and whether this will have positive impacts regarding climate change and working towards achieving a number of the Sustainable Development GoalsHost: Emma Guests: Luca, Ajay and Jojo

In this episode of the Meliora podcast Student Takeover Season we are discussing the impacts and sustainability of a meat tax on society. The three aspects we will be exploring are the social, economic and environmental impacts. Implementing a meat-tax based on the Carbon Footprint of a product can lead to reduced consumer spending and therefore decreased demand and production of these high-carbon foods. We are going to explore what this would look like in practice and whether this will have ...

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