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- A recent study shows beef and lamb producers in the European Union (EU) receive 580 times more government subsidies than legume producers, raising concerns about health and environment.
- Experts argue that these subsidies favor high-emission industries at a time when a shift to lower-meat diets is necessary.
- In South Africa, government subsidies for fossil fuels have tripled since 2018, reaching nearly R200 billion, while renewable energy support remains minimal.
