Topic: Plant Based Diet

Greta Thunberg appeared at the virtual Davos summit, though her influence is noted as waning as she matures. A new political strategy is emerging that uses the sacrifices made by youth during COVID-19 lockdowns to guilt older generations into supporting radical climate action and Universal Basic Income. Additionally, UN-backed reports are increasingly pushing for a shift toward plant-based diets and insect consumption.

Guardian columnist and activist George Monbiot advocates for a total system change to address the environmental crisis, calling for the overthrow of capitalism. His proposals include a mandatory shift to plant-based diets, the cessation of air travel, and the abandonment of GDP as a measure of human welfare. Monbiot also promotes "rewilding" as a method to draw down carbon dioxide by restoring forests and marshes.