Britain was one of the last western nations to allow its peasants to eat meat, and is aiming to be the first to return to the age of serfdom; we’re close behind
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“According to experts at Greenpeace, Britons need to be eating 71 per cent less meat and dairy by 2030 to avoid a 'climate breakdown'. “
Researchers are planning to feed bugs like house crickets and mealworms to children between the ages of five and 11 from four primary schools in Wales.
They are also planning to serve up 'bolognese' made from insect and plant protein, and potentially encourage them and their parents to move away from meat.
The project, led by academics from Cardiff University and the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), will also involve surveying the primary school children to find out their attitudes to environmental issues and how they translate into views on the food they eat.
From this they wish to find the best way of educating the younger generation and their families on the environmental and nutritional benefits of edible insects, and in turn cut global meat consumption.
Dr Verity Jones of UWE Bristol said: 'The introduction of the new curriculum in Wales, which puts an emphasis on developing ethical and sustainable citizenship through formal education, gives us an opportunity to work with schools so that teachers are given the right tools and children are empowered to explore some of these complex issues.
'While focusing on Wales, the findings and resources will speak to similar concerns and developments internationally.'
Coming your way
Although yet to be popular in the UK, consumption of insects as food is practised by two billion people globally, particularly in Asia, Latin America and Africa.
