Animal Agriculture Responsible for 57% of Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Food Production, Study Finds
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Sep 15, 2021, 11:38 am301 ptsTrending
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By Brett Wilkins Global food production accounts for more than a third of all greenhouse gas emissions, with meat and dairy responsible for twice as much planet-heating carbon pollution as plant-based foods, according to the results of a major study published Monday. According to research published in Nature…
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