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EU reluctant to reduce meat in diet: report

Brussels (Belgium), Sep 7 (EFE) .- (Camera: Leo Rodríguez) Europe as a whole is resisting the transition away from meat-heavy diets despite the scientific consensus that cutting animal products is necessary to protect biodiversity and tackle the climate crisis.FOOTAGE FROM BUTCHERS AND RESTAURANTS IN BRUSSELS SOUNDBITES FROM CONSUMERS MIRIAM AND NAIMATRANSLATIONMIRIAM: "Nowadays I already eat less. Would I eat even less? I don't think I could live without eating meat. Regarding the environmental impact, I'm not sure that it is known very well. There would have to be a very reliable traceability so that it can be known. where the meat comes from. Currently I don't think that's the case. 2. "For that, the impact and traceability have to be very clear, in that case I would surely be willing to pay more for the meat." NAIMA: 3. "Yes, I could reduce my consumption. In fact, I don't eat a lot of meat so it wouldn't be a problem for me to eat even less if this is good for the planet." 4. "This is what I currently do, I try to consume local and go to butchers where the quality is better even if this means paying more." 5. "Vegetarian? Maybe not now but reducing my meat consumption yes."