WWF report finds 60% of global biodiversity loss is down to meat-based diets which put enormous strain on soil’s resourcesWhy factory farming is not just cruel – but also a threat to all life on the planet
The ongoing global appetite for meat is having a devastating impact on the environment driven by the production of crop-based feed for animals,a new report has warned. The enormous scale of growing crops such as soy to rear chickens, pigs and other animals puts an enormous strain on natural resources leading to the wide-scale loss of land and species, and according to the study from the conservation charity WWF. Related: Why factory farming is not just cruel – but also a threat to all life on the planet Related: Burger King animal feed sourced from deforested lands in Brazil and Bolivia Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com