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by roboticmind 1384 days ago
Even best case emissions of meat production are higher than the worst case emissions of plant protein

> Many argue that this overlooks the large variation in the footprints of foods across the world. Using global averages might give us a misleading picture for some parts of the world or some producers. If I source my beef or lamb from low-impact producers, could they have a lower footprint than plant-based alternatives? The evidence suggests, no: plant-based foods emit fewer greenhouse gases than meat and dairy, regardless of how they are produced.

https://ourworldindata.org/less-meat-or-sustainable-meat