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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 11h

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Impact of Plant-Based Diets on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Environmental Sustainability

This summary is authored by Hamed Kioumarsi, editorial board member at Springer Nature, along with co-authors Elizabeth Novogratz (founder and president of Species Unite and University of Montana, USA...

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 18h

Weiß aber auch nicht mehr welches Tempeh nicht so toll war. Müsste irgendwo ein Bewertungsportal für vegane Produkte geben... Juicy Marbles ist ganz gut von der Konsistenz her. Geschmack ist Planted aber besser. Am besten marinieren und/oder mit Soße essen... Bitte Rückmeldung zu den Revo Produkten!

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 19h

(2/2) … regulating the use of antibiotics in #agriculture & animal health; e.g. emergence of fluoroquinolone-resistant #Salmonella (a growing concern) is largely due to use of #antibiotics in animal husbandry: www.who.int/publications... #livestock #animals

Global antibiotic resistance surveillance report 2025

This new WHO report presents a global analysis of antibiotic resistance prevalence and trends, drawing on more than 23 million bacteriologically confirmed cases of bloodstream infections, urinary trac...

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 19h

Antimicrobial resistance compromises the effectiveness of life-saving treatments, posing a serious, growing threat to global #health and undermining the foundations of modern #medicine. Antimicrobial stewardship must become a national priority and include… (1/2) www.who.int/publications... #AMR

Global antibiotic resistance surveillance report 2025

This new WHO report presents a global analysis of antibiotic resistance prevalence and trends, drawing on more than 23 million bacteriologically confirmed cases of bloodstream infections, urinary trac...

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 19h

Reducing the intake of #animal products in favour of #plantbased alternatives can help the #environment. The improved taste & availability of new #meat alternatives can enhance enjoyment of life & reduce stress in social settings due to the ease of finding vegetarian options: doi.org/10.1017/S002...

How healthy are meat alternatives? A qualitative exploration among Dutch adults using the model of positive health | Proceedings of the Nutrition Society | Cambridge Core

How healthy are meat alternatives? A qualitative exploration among Dutch adults using the model of positive health - Volume 84 Issue OCE4

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 19h

(3/3) … harms the #environment as well as #biodiversity (via #deforestation to produce animal feed). There is sufficient evidence on plant-based #diets as a vital solution to realize international #climate goals without compromising natural resources: communities.springernature.com/manage/posts...

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 19h

(2/3) Plant-based diets decrease the need for resource-intensive animal #agriculture that consumes a lot of land, water & energy; they can cut GHG emissions from food by half vs meat-based diets. The production of #animal feed crops significantly… communities.springernature.com/manage/posts...

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 19h

#Plantbased diets are key to minimize GHG #emissions & facilitate environmental #sustainability. Livestock farming is a big emitter of gases like #methane, nitrous oxide & CO2 from animal digestion, #manure, feed production & #landuse change… (1/3) communities.springernature.com/manage/posts...

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 1d

(2/2) … for #consumers, the EU is trying to solve a problem that doesn't even exist and it just disrupts their lives without reason. This certainly won't make the #EU popular but only further people's rejection of "Brussels"… www-n--tv-de.translate.goog/panorama/Das... #plantbased #labeling

"Das 'Veggie-Wurst'-Verbot dient genau einer Gruppe"

Geht es nach dem EU-Parlament, sind Begriffe wie Schnitzel und Wurst künftig Fleischprodukten vorbehalten. Für Verbraucher würde dies Chaos bedeuten, für Veggie-Hersteller eine Katastrophe, prophezeit...

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 1d

There's no evidence that consumers put a veggie #burger in their shopping cart thinking it's #pork or #beef. They understand that burger, schnitzel & #sausage are distinct categories. A ban on terms like "veggie sausage" only serves #meat producers… (1/2) www-n--tv-de.translate.goog/panorama/Das...

"Das 'Veggie-Wurst'-Verbot dient genau einer Gruppe"

Geht es nach dem EU-Parlament, sind Begriffe wie Schnitzel und Wurst künftig Fleischprodukten vorbehalten. Für Verbraucher würde dies Chaos bedeuten, für Veggie-Hersteller eine Katastrophe, prophezeit...

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 1d

Given the poor status of the #Mediterranean fish stocks and the negative impacts of #climatechange & sea warming on Omega-3 production, the self-sufficiency of #Omega3 supplied by seafood for future generations is far from assured: doi.org/10.1016/j.fo... #fisheries #fish #seafood #nutrition

Redirecting

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 1d

#Biofortification involves increasing key nutrients (iron, zinc, vitamin A…) in staple crops. It is a long-term solution for better #nutrition & a cost-effective way to address #malnutrition, esp. in poorer countries where access to diverse & nutrient-rich diets is limited: doi.org/10.1007/978-...

Client Challenge

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 1d

(2/2) … that are at the root of the crisis. This is why political actions, like #voting & joining climate campaigns, are key. But there's a lot we can do, too: Go car-free, fly less, shift to renewable energy, switch to an electric car, eat plant-based, etc.: www.wri.org/insights/cli... #plantbased

19 Ways to Help the Climate, Ranked

Data shows the most impactful actions individuals can take to help cut carbon emissions are living car-free, flying less and using renewable energy at home.

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 1d

80% of people want their countries to take stronger #climate action, over half think about #climatechange frequently; humanity is united on wanting to do more. Governments & big businesses hold the most power to halt climate change. They can reshape global systems… (1/2) www.wri.org/insights/cli...

A chart with 19 climate-friendly choices ranked, starting with: Go car-free (most effective by far), fly less, shift to renewable home energy, switch to a EV or hybrid car, go #vegan, etc. all the way to "compost" (which is hardly doing anything).

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 1d

... in the next five years—before climate change kicks in with force?

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 1d

(4/4) … in fully harnessing the potential of plant proteins. Embracing plant-based protein innovations provides a viable pathway to reduce dependence on animal proteins, promote human #health, and contribute meaningfully to #climatechange mitigation & planetary well-being: doi.org/10.1007/s119...

A Transition from Animal- to Plant-Based Proteins to Foster Sustainable Food Systems: Advancements on Diverse Sources, Health-Promoting Properties and Applications as Alternatives/Analogues of Animal-Based Proteins - Food and Bioprocess Technology

Traditionally, animal proteins have been regarded as a primary source of dietary proteins. However, in recent years, dietary intake patterns in the general population have shown a paradigm change in favor of plant-based food proteins, largely driven by the pursuit of more sustainable protein sources. This review discusses recent research developments in the exploration of various emerging plant-based proteins as viable and sustainable alternatives to animal proteins. The latest developments in extraction, including green extraction and the characterization of proteins from various plant sources, have been thoroughly discussed. Moreover, we highlight the health benefits of plant proteins and their derivatives, such as protein hydrolysates and bioactive peptides. A comprehensive discussion on the current and potential future applications of plant proteins as alternatives to animal protein analogs in the food industry is presented. In addition to offering insightful recommendations for future research and practical applications, this review aims to enhance our understanding of plant-based proteins as viable and acceptable substitutes for animal-derived proteins.

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 1d

(3/4) The rapid development of the #plantbased protein market demonstrates both #consumers acceptance & industry commitment to sustainable solutions. Still, advancing #research & development in this field, alongside policy support & consumer awareness, will be crucial… doi.org/10.1007/s119...

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 1d

(2/4) … while addressing #foodsecurity challenges. They also offer functional properties that make them crucial in the development of new food products. However, overcoming remaining technical challenges requires continued #innovation in extraction & processing technologies… doi.org/10.1007/s119...

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 1d

The #foodsystem exerts a big burden on soil, water & #climate, with animal-based #protein production being a key contributor to GHG #emissions. Plant-based proteins are #sustainable, cost-effective & nutritious alternatives that can mitigate #environment impacts while… (1/4) doi.org/10.1007/s119...

A Transition from Animal- to Plant-Based Proteins to Foster Sustainable Food Systems: Advancements on Diverse Sources, Health-Promoting Properties and Applications as Alternatives/Analogues of Animal-Based Proteins - Food and Bioprocess Technology

Traditionally, animal proteins have been regarded as a primary source of dietary proteins. However, in recent years, dietary intake patterns in the general population have shown a paradigm change in favor of plant-based food proteins, largely driven by the pursuit of more sustainable protein sources. This review discusses recent research developments in the exploration of various emerging plant-based proteins as viable and sustainable alternatives to animal proteins. The latest developments in extraction, including green extraction and the characterization of proteins from various plant sources, have been thoroughly discussed. Moreover, we highlight the health benefits of plant proteins and their derivatives, such as protein hydrolysates and bioactive peptides. A comprehensive discussion on the current and potential future applications of plant proteins as alternatives to animal protein analogs in the food industry is presented. In addition to offering insightful recommendations for future research and practical applications, this review aims to enhance our understanding of plant-based proteins as viable and acceptable substitutes for animal-derived proteins.

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 2d

#UK: 2 of the worst 3 #harvests on record happened this decade. Conditions are expected to worsen further as #climate breakdown brings longer periods of dry #weather coupled with heavier, more extreme #rain that can cause floods, costing #farmers billions: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o... #wheat

One year’s worth of bread lost in UK to wrecked harvests since 2020, report finds

Worsening droughts and floods have destroyed wheat for 4bn loaves of bread and forced record levels of imports

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 2d

(2/4) … using just 3% of the land that is now used for #biofuel for #solarpanels would produce the same amount of #energy, enough to power 1/3 of the world’s #cars if they were EVs. #Biofuels therefore emit 16% more CO₂ than the #fossilfuel they replace… www.transportenvironment.org/articles/cro...

Burning food for land-hungry biofuels is fuelling the climate crisis

For the first time ever, Cerulogy, on behalf of T&E, looks at the global biofuels landscape today and what a growing market will look like in 2030.

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 2d

(4/4) All #biofuel crops require significant amounts of #freshwater. Driving 100 km with a car on #biofuels would require 3,000 litres of #water vs just 20 litres for producing solar #electricity and using it in an electric car: www.transportenvironment.org/articles/cro...

Burning food for land-hungry biofuels is fuelling the climate crisis

For the first time ever, Cerulogy, on behalf of T&E, looks at the global biofuels landscape today and what a growing market will look like in 2030.

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 2d

(3/4) In 2023, the #biofuel industry consumed 150 m tons #corn and 120 m tons #sugarcane & #sugarbeet. The energy in biofuel feedstocks could meet the calorific requirements of 1.3 billion people. Meanwhile, 800 million people in the world face hunger… www.transportenvironment.org/articles/cro...

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 2d

(2/x) … putting #solarpanels on just 3% of the land that is now used for #biofuel would produce the same amount of #energy, enough to power 1/3 of the world’s #cars if they were EVs. #Biofuels therefore emit 16% more CO₂ than the #fossilfuel they replace… www.transportenvironment.org/articles/cro...

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Alexander J. Stein @ajstein.bsky.social · 2d

Crops for #biofuel use up land the size of Italy—to meet just 4% of the world’s transport fuel demand. More biofuel = #deforestation & land clearance, i.e. #landuse is not free; there are #climate benefits of #rewilding it or planting #trees. Or… (1/4) www.transportenvironment.org/articles/cro...

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