Livestock production accounts for 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Cattle alone contribute 65% of the livestock sector's emissions due to methane and nitrous oxide.
About 80% of deforestation in the Amazon is driven by cattle ranching. An area the size of a football field is cleared every minute.
Producing 1 kilogram of beef requires approximately 15,000 liters of water, compared to 1,250 liters for 1 kilogram of maize.
Runoff from livestock farms contributes to over 400 ocean dead zones, totaling more than 245,000 square kilometers, an area larger than the United Kingdom.
Livestock farming uses about 30% of the Earth's land surface, yet only provides 18% of the world's calories.
There's a common misconception that plant-based diets lack sufficient or high-quality protein compared to animal sources, but fortunately that's incorrect. Plants offer plenty of nutrients and rich protein. Here are some protein-rich recipes to try!
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