Study: Lab-grown meat could help save the world

By Stephen C. Webster
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 -- 11:02 am

Artificial, lab-grown meat requires about 96 percent less greenhouse gas emissions than raising cattle, a recently published study shows.

If produced on a large scale, scientists say it could ease deforestation and pressure on food and water supplies, ensure more people are eating well and abate the concerns of animal rights activists everywhere.