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Can eating insects save the planet? | BBC News | SAHAR ZAND

Sahar Zand

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Warm-up Questions

From the title, what do you think the video will say about eating insects and the environment?
What kinds of food do you imagine when you hear “eating insects”?
Do you think people in your country would be willing to eat insects? Why or why not?

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Can eating insects save the planet? | BBC News | SAHAR ZAND

Insect dishes and first reactions (00:00 – 00:57)

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1. What surprising ingredient is shown in the food?

Mushrooms
A locust
Raw beef
Seaweed

2. What does the speaker say about black ants as a flavor?

They taste sweet like sugar.
They taste the same as cheese.
They have no taste at all.
They give a savory flavor and can be zingy.

3. What bigger idea is suggested about this “wacky trend”?

It will replace all vegetables soon.
It could help save the planet.
It is only for children.
It is mainly about fashion.

Can eating insects save the planet? | BBC News | SAHAR ZAND

Efficiency and environmental impact (00:57 – 01:59)

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1. On the same land used for a 200-gram steak, about how much edible insects could be produced?

Twenty kilograms
Two kilograms
200 grams
500 grams

2. What does the video compare with producing 200 grams of steak in terms of greenhouse gases?

Producing 200 grams of fish
Producing 20 kilograms of vegetables
Producing 20 kilograms of edible insects
Producing 2 kilograms of edible insects

3. What has the researcher dedicated her life to studying?

How to cook steak perfectly
The history of farming in Wales
How to stop people eating cookies
The effect of eating insects and the environment

Can eating insects save the planet? | BBC News | SAHAR ZAND

Barriers: digestion, mindset, and making it normal (01:59 – 03:54)

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1. What possible problem does the video raise about people in the UK and insects?

Insects are too expensive to raise.
Insects are illegal to eat.
People may have lost the ability to break them down and get the goodness.
Insects have no protein.

2. What does the researcher suggest might change people’s attitudes?

People will realize insects can be a culinary delight, not just disgusting.
People will only eat insects while traveling in jungles.
People will only eat insects if they are forced.
People will stop eating all meat immediately.

3. What does the speaker say insect-eating must become if it is to help fight climate change?

A part of everybody’s diet
A secret hobby
Only a restaurant trend
An occasional novelty

Can eating insects save the planet? | BBC News | SAHAR ZAND

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1. What is the main reason the video gives for eating insects?

They taste better than all other foods.
They are more efficient and could reduce environmental impact.
They are easier to find than vegetables.
They are a new kind of dessert.

2. Which challenge is mentioned as important for the future of insect-eating?

Whether people will stop using water completely
Whether insects can be colored differently
Whether cookies should be banned
Whether people can accept insects psychologically and digest them well

3. According to the video, why is “novelty” not enough?

Novelty foods are too spicy.
To help climate change, insect-eating needs to be common, not occasional.
Novelty foods are only eaten in Wales.
Novelty foods are always unhealthy.

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Can eating insects save the planet? | BBC News | SAHAR ZAND

Would you try eating insects if they were cooked in a familiar dish (like a burger or cookies)? Why or why not?
Which argument is more convincing to you: land use, water use, or greenhouse gas emissions? Explain.
What do you think is the biggest barrier: digestion, culture, or the “disgust” feeling? How could it change?
Should governments encourage insect farming and insect-based foods? What policies might help or cause problems?