Monday, November 05, 2018

Why I’ll keep eating beef over beans to benefit the planet

Amanda Radke

You may have noticed a topic theme from BEEF writers in recent weeks as we cover an ongoing consumer trend that will directly affect future beef demand domestically and abroad.
It’s the connection between beef production and climate change, and activists and well-meaning consumers are rapidly jumping on the bandwagon that beef is the number one contributor of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
To catch up on previous posts on this topic, read:
4 facts on cattle & climate change that can’t be ignored
New film celebrates environmental benefits of cattle grazing
Research proves production nets positive use of natural resources
Beef sustainability: It matters to your consumers and it matters to you
The above articles have all the talking points you could ever need in debunking the misinformation presented about beef production and the environment...MORE

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