Republican States Move to Ban Lab-Grown Meat Amid Cultural and Environmental Debate

The emerging lab-grown meat industry faces opposition from GOP-led states, with legislation aiming to protect traditional farming.

Republican-led states are moving to ban lab-grown meat, citing threats to traditional farming and cultural values.
Lab-grown meat, a nascent industry, promises environmental benefits and animal welfare improvements but faces opposition and legislative hurdles.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other Republican legislators have publicly opposed lab-grown meat, associating it with a 'woke' agenda.
The industry, backed by high-profile investors like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, has seen significant investment but is still in its early stages.
Experts question the feasibility of mass-producing lab-grown meat, a challenge that startups in the field are striving to overcome.