answer:Most of the “debate” is just trying to understand what the findings actually mean for people, in terms of a single life. We’re finding everything is dangerous to some extent, from sugar, to sitting at a desk, to sleep habits, to living in a city. Most people just want to understand how this stacks up to other, better understood, risks. There’s “debate” because there’s no complete answer at this point. What we have is seemingly undeniable proof that meats cause an increase in certain cancers. Nobody wants cancer, but many people want meat. So each individual is trying to make an informed decision if meat is still worth the risk. best summary I’ve found here