New Research from Trinity College Dublin has found that switching meatballs made from Irish beef for veggie alternatives could cut carbon emissions by 90pc – so is it time we all went meat free to save the planet?  Joining Shane to discuss this was John Carmody, Founder of Animal Rights Action Network.

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