Brickbat: Where's the Beef?
A Danish politician has proposed limiting meat consumption in nursing homes to support climate goals. The suggestion has sparked controversy, with critics claiming it unfairly targets the elderly. Despite backlash, the politician defended the initiative as a necessary step towards reducing carbon emissions.
- ▪Danish nursing homes may limit meat to 2.8 ounces per week for residents.
- ▪Birgitte Kehler Holst stated that even the elderly should help reduce meat consumption.
- ▪The proposal has faced criticism for being unfair to older individuals.
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Meat Brickbat: Where's the Beef? Charles Oliver | 5.21.2026 4:00 AM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/05/danish-nursing-home-meat-limit-v1-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="Elderly people sit around a table with empty plates, in front of a picture of meat." alt="Elderly people sit around a table with empty plates, in front of a picture of meat.
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