..n emissions & the environment


After several blatantly dishonest videos in the past, WIL's latest video titled "Eating less meat won't save the planet" was the final straw. Those familiar with the topic immediately realize that the video is filled with lies and doesn't include a shred
of convincing evidence for its bold claims.

Even Frank Mitloehner, the "expert" featured in the misleading video, has been frequently criticised for being heavily influenced by the livestock industry (e.g.:
https://clf.jhsph.edu/sites/default/files/2019-04/frank-mitloehner-white-paper-letter.pdf: https://clf.jhsph.edu/sites/default/files/2019-04/frank-mitloehner-white-paper-letter.pdf
).

The subject of the video makes it particularly problematic. The most comprehensive analysis to date of the damage farming does to the planet even found, for example, that avoiding meat and dairy products is the
'single biggest way': https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/may/31/avoiding-meat-and-dairy-is-single-biggest-way-to-reduce-your-impact-on-earth
to reduce your environmental impact on the planet. But while it is scientific consensus that reducing the consumption of animal products is crucial for climate and environmental protection, people are always ready to listen to somebody telling them they
don't have to change. WIL's video has already been watched by around 1 mio. people, thus causing enormous damage and misinformation.

Many Youtubers have already responded to WIL's anti-scientific video. My favorite response comes from Earthling Ed:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkMOQ9X76UU: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkMOQ9X76UU
- Please watch & spread the video if you can!

Whether environment-related or not, misinformation on YouTube (and elsewhere) ultimately harms society at large and needs to be called out and broadly rejected.


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