Lab-Grown Meat for U.S. Soldiers

SOURCE freebeacon.com
A Pentagon-funded company, BioMADE, is seeking proposals to develop lab-grown meat to reduce the CO2 footprint at Defense Department outposts. Critics argue against using U.S. troops as test subjects for experimental lab-grown meat products. Some studies suggest that lab-grown meat may have a worse carbon footprint than retail beef.

Key Points

  • BioMADE, a Pentagon-funded company, is seeking proposals to develop lab-grown meat for DoD operational environments
  • Critics argue against using U.S. troops as test subjects for experimental lab-grown meat products
  • Recent studies suggest lab-grown meat's carbon footprint may be worse than retail beef

Pros

  • Reduces the CO2 footprint of food production at Defense Department outposts
  • Addresses climate change and other cultural issues
  • Supporters believe U.S. national security hinges on pursuing new technologies like lab-grown meat

Cons

  • Critics argue against using U.S. troops as test subjects for experimental lab-grown meat products
  • Some studies suggest lab-grown meat may have a worse carbon footprint than retail beef