Americans Contribute the Most to Meat’s Impact on Global Warming (Duh)

The US livestock industry’s share of the GLOBAL livestock industry’s greenhouse gases is much higher than the industry (whose prime consumers are Westerners) is willing to admit. It’s hard to calculate an exact figure, but we know the leading consumers and producers of meat also support the growth of a global livestock industry, which contributes most of its GHG through land and land-use.

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10 WTF Statistics on Meat and Global Warming

10 shocking statistics on meat and global warming that will have you thinking WTF?

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10 Popular Studies on Meat and Global Warming for Anyone

These are 10 popular & frequently-cited, studies and reports on meat and global warming. I find that they all help to effectively illustrate the carbon footprint of meat in different ways.

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Why is Meat-Eating Left Off the Table in Environmental and Climate Discussions?

Really informative discussion between panelists and callers. I promise it’s not just a presentation of all the facts about how meat releases greenhouse gases. The guests actually analyze why meat is a difficult topic to address for environmentalists.

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European Union Warns About Livestock Emissions

The 27-nation Parliament said the livestock industry is responsible for “substantial” emissions, and said that “changes in behavior by consumers” should be accompany goals to cap industrial greenhouse gasses.

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UN: Meat is a Leading Cause of Global Warming

According to a 2006 United Nations FAO Report, the world’s cattle herds give off more greenhouse gasses than all forms of transportation (including planes) put together.

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