The energy, land, and water required to produce 1 lb of beef is several times greater than the resources required to produce 1 lb of chicken, which in turn is several times greater than the resources required to produce 1 lb of the average vegetable.
Not only that, but methane emissions from cattle contribute to climate change. About a third of anthropogenic methane emissions in the US are from livestock.
Not saying we need to stop eating beef completely, but if diets shifted away from beef it would have a number of positive environmental impacts.
Not only that, but methane emissions from cattle contribute to climate change. About a third of anthropogenic methane emissions in the US are from livestock.
Not saying we need to stop eating beef completely, but if diets shifted away from beef it would have a number of positive environmental impacts.