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Grass-fed beef no better when it comes to carbon emissions, researchers find

  • A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that grass-fed beef produces carbon emissions comparable to industrial beef, challenging its environmental benefits claims.
  • Richard Waite of the World Resources Institute emphasized that beef production often involves deforestation, further complicating its climate impact.
  • Gidon Eshel, a research professor, warned that consumers seeking environmentally friendly options are often misinformed about the actual impact of grass-fed beef.
  • Experts suggest that scaling back beef consumption could benefit local environments despite higher emissions associated with grass-fed cattle.
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Eat grass-fed beef, help the planet? Research says not so simple

A new study out Monday finds that even in the most optimistic scenarios, grass-fed beef is no less carbon-intensive than industrial beef.

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The Business Journal broke the news in on Monday, March 17, 2025.
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